Donegal Fire Service has recently launched a new recruitment drive and is particularly interested in attracting new female recruits. Dermot Brady, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Donegal Fire Service is keen to see more women putting themselves forward to join the Fire Service in Donegal. “At the moment Donegal Fire Service does not […]
Sleep Out event this weekend as homeless crisis gets worse
A charity event is to take place this weekend to raise awareness and much needed funds for the North West Simon Community. The annual ‘Sleep Out’ takes place on Friday October 6th from 9pm in Letterkenny Market Square. Advertisement As part of their annual Simon Week, the charity will be trying to raise […]
Funding offer and new jobs to deliver the NW Greenway project
Donegal County Council welcomes the fact that Derry City and Strabane District Council has received a formal letter of offer for €14.85 million from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme to proceed with the North West greenways project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways across the Donegal County […]
Gardai investigating break in at Letterkenny Jewellers
ANOTHER break in occurred in Letterkenny this week, the fifth in the county over the past four weeks. Thieves gained access to McCullagh Jewellers in Letterkenny Shopping Centre at around 2am in the early hours of Monday morning. Gardai were alerted immediately after the alarm system was activated. Advertisement It is believed the gang […]
Buncrana pier pre inquest
The family who lost their lives in the Buncrana pier tragedy last year could not open the doors of their car, an pre-inquest hearing heard yesterday. The first responders to the vehicle couldn’t open the submerged Audi Q7 jeep’s door when they reached the scene. Advertisement Sean McGrotty, 46, sons Mark, 11 and eight […]
Dublin Fringe Festival appoints Donegal woman as new festival director
Dublin Fringe Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth McGowan as its new Festival Director. Following a sensational edition of Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts festival this year, McGowan, a Ballybofey woman, will take on the role on 27 November 2017. Ruth McGowan has been Programme Manager with Dublin Fringe Festival since 2015, […]
Weather warning for Donegal
Strong gales are expected this evening for parts of West Donegal as Met Eireann issue a yellow weather warning. Southerly winds are expected to reach 55-65 km/hr with gusts up to 90 to 100km/hr to affect Atlantic coastal fringes of the West and North West. Advertisement The warning has been put in place until […]
Donegal families need a Mica Redress Scheme now – Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has again appealed to the Government to put in place a redress scheme for the thousands of Donegal families affected by mica defective concrete blocks in their homes. He raised the matter again in the Seanad today with the Minister of State for Housing Damien English. Senator […]
Key event in Donegal as part of Jobs Week
An important event is to take place in Donegal today as part of Jobs Week. A workshop for anyone on the job hunt will take place in Carndonagh this morning, with advisors giving career guidance and assistance with preparing a CV and learning interview skills. Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty, […]
Nominated for award – even though he’s a ‘bad boy’
A WEST Donegal actor has been recognised for his contribution to the Irish language within mainstream media, as he is nominated for an award at the upcoming Irish Language Media Awards. Seán Ó Baoill, a native of Loch an Iúir, has been nominated for ‘Réalta óg na bliana’ (Young rising star) at ‘Gradaim […]