By Evelyn Cullen IN a landmark case which is being hailed as “the most seismic change for professional musicians in living memory”, Donegal musician Matt McGranaghan has won a dispute against his former employer over his employment status. Matt McGranaghan, a former fiddle player for top country music star Michael English, was awarded almost, €44,000 for unfair dismissal […]
Shoebox gift appeal meeting to take place in Letterkenny
By Kate Heaney THE wonderful work done by the Donegal Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox appeal has benefited thousands of children who might not otherwise have received a Christmas present. A meeting to launch the campaign, which has been running in Donegal for more than 30 years, will take place on Monday, September 23 in the Lecture […]
Letterkenny Protest scales back as defective block campaigners cancel driving element
Defective Block Campaigners have called off their planned Go Slow protest on the N15 four-lane and dual carriageway near Letterkenny, which was scheduled for this afternoon. However, the group has confirmed that the protest at the Clanree Hotel, coinciding with Fianna Fáil’s General Election Selection Convention, will proceed as planned this evening. Campaigners explained that […]
Entries in the Donegal Volunteer Photography competition whittled down to nine from 162
By Evelyn Cullen FROM a list of a whopping 162 entries, up from last year’s 134, a shortlist of just nine was formed at the judging stage of the Donegal Volunteers Photography Competition. The full shortlist of the nine photographs across the two categories has been published. Advertisement The judging took place on Wednesday morning last in the County […]
TG4 investigates Donegal housing amid Airbnb and rental crisis
The housing crisis in Ireland’s Gaeltacht will be brought to light tonight on TG4’s investigative current affairs series, “Iniúchadh”. The episode, titled ‘Níl Aon Tinteán’, delves into the troubling imbalance between short-term and long-term rental options in these Irish-speaking regions. Presented by journalist Kevin Magee, the program highlights a recent survey of Airbnb and rental […]
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, September 11
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan (née Meehan), Donegal Town – Conal Doherty, Carrick Advertisement – Paul Breslin, Ardara – Sheila Ferry, 82 Sylvan Park, Letterkenny and formerly Rathmullan – Michael Browne, An Grianan House, Dunmore, Carrigans – Eileen Breslin, Drumbarron, Ardara – Michael (Sonny) Rooney, Dublin and Bundoran – Paul Brannigan, Ramelton – Georgina […]
Temporary lights to impact traffic on South Donegal road for three weeks
Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the R267, covering the stretch between Finner Camp’s entrance and the Bundoran roundabout, for the next three weeks. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays between 8am and 4:30pm daily during this period. To minimise disruption, drivers are encouraged to consider the N15 bypass as an alternative route […]
Donegal welder to represent Ireland at prestigious WorldSkills competition in France
Lee Davison from Buncrana, Donegal, is gearing up to represent Ireland at the prestigious 2024 WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France. Davison, who works for D&F Piping, will showcase his welding skills as part of Team Ireland, comprised of 18 young talents competing across various skill areas. Reflecting on his achievement, he said: “I am honoured […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, September 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Sheila Ferry, 82 Sylvan Park, Letterkenny and formerly Rathmullan – Michael Browne, An Grianan House, Dunmore, Carrigans Advertisement – Eileen Breslin, Drumbarron, Ardara – Michael (Sonny) Rooney, Dublin and Bundoran – Jean Kerr, Ramelton – Paul Brannigan, Ramelton – Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle – Mary Sarah Gallagher, […]
New independent veterinary practice opens in Inishowen
A new locally-owned veterinary clinic, Northwest Vets, has opened its doors in Burt, Inishowen, catering to the needs of farmers and animal owners in North Donegal and the Derry-Tyrone border region. The practice, founded by Maria Barron and Niall McSharry, offers a personalised alternative to corporate veterinary services, with a focus on livestock and equine […]