Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men for Organised Crime related offences as part of an International Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation. The 35 and 28 year olds are currently being detained in Garda Stations within the county. Gardaí joined by International colleagues are investigating the alleged trafficking of persons into the country […]
Relief as missing Donegal teenager is located
Missing person Steven Boyle has been located safe and well. The 14 year old went missing from Burnfoot, Co. Donegal on August 22, 2023. A spokesperson from An Garda Síochána gave thanks to everyone for their help in locating Steven. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance,” […]
Campaign calling for slower speeds outside school gates
This year, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are focusing on the need for slower speeds outside school gates. On October 23 and 24, members of the Donegal Road Working Group, in the company of An Garda Síochána, will be highlighting the need for reduced speed at four schools across the county: Kilbarron NS, Ballyshannon, […]
Donegal voices to feature in new documentary exploring the housing crisis
Three Donegal voices will feature in a new documentary exploring the housing crisis since the birth of the Irish state. 100 Bliain de Thithíocht – Géarchéim gan Deireadh (100 Years of Housing – Crisis Without End) a feature documentary, written and directed by Paul Webster, will air this Wednesday, October 25 at 9.30 pm on […]
‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond’ lecture in ATU on Wednesday
The Law Society at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny Campus is hosting a free lecture for people who want to get involved in Human Rights for Palestine. ‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond: a Human Rights Dialogue’ will feature guest speaker Jenny Duncan will who will discuss her experience of visiting occupied Palestine. Jenny Duncan is a […]
Horn Head business spearheading sustainable tourism in Donegal
By Róise Collins Donegal is home to some of the country’s most stunning and unscathed scenery. We have Ireland’s most northerly point at Malin Head, the highest sea cliffs in Europe at Sliabh Liag and one of the largest collections of inhabited and uninhabited islands off our coastline. But growing globalisation has not spared Donegal, […]
Rising costs leads to the closure of Sprint Educational Supplies
Sprint Educational Supplies, a popular stationary shop with stores in Letterkenny and Donegal Town, has announced their closure. In a post online Sprint told customers that due to the rising costs associated with running a small business they had no choice but to close both shops on October, 31. “Since we took over the stores […]
New Gaeltacht hurling competition looking for support
An Clochán Liath CLG are looking for support from local businesses for the launch of their new hurling competition, Comortas Iománaíochta na Gaelige, which is the first competition of its kind in the country. Those organising the event are keen to see the competition eventually grow into the hurling equivalent of the hugely successful Comórtas […]
Care workers strike set to start this morning suspended
A proposed strike involving close to 5,000 workers from organisations funded by the Health Service Executive and other State agencies due to take place this morning, has been suspended following agreement between all parties at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The talks concluded in the early hours of the morning. Speaking to the Donegal News […]
Sowing the seeds of our foodie future at ATU
By Róise Collins LAST week the Donegal News spoke with Dr Elizabeth McKenzie, a lecturer in Culinary Arts at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Killybegs campus about Donegal’s sprawling food scene. This week we paid a visit to her classroom and spoke with her students, aspiring professional chefs, who are the future of the county’s cuisine. […]