PARENTS are being urged to carry out regular searches of their children’s bags for fireworks. The call comes from gardaí ahead of Halloween celebrations. They are warning against the illegal use of the product which causes great distress to older people, families and pets. “Parents, please ensure that you know where your kids are and […]
Nothing but big gigs at The Balor Theatre
“IT’S just like old times” says Conor Malone, manager of The Balor Arts Centre, as the Ballybofey venue hosts its busiest week of music gigs since re-opening after lockdown. Tonight (Friday) sees vocalist Edel Murphy (Celtic Woman & Riverdance) front a four-piece band to perform iconic songs of struggle and celebration from songwriting greats such […]
New routes added to winter gritting programme
DONEGAL County Council’s Winter Roads Programme has begun with the addition of six new routes in the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District to be gritted during poor weather conditions. The 25 km of routes added are Downings to Carrigart; Trentagh to Letterkenny; Kerrykeel to Glenvar; Ramelton Town; Crievesmith to Newmills Road and the Carrygally Listillion Road. According […]
Booster vaccinations begin in Donegal
THE HSE has begun rolling out Covid booster vaccinations in Donegal. Booster jabs are being given to people aged 80 years or older in the community and those 65 years or older living in a long term residential care facility in Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo. Vaccinations recently took place at Killybegs Community Hospital […]
Review of casual trading by-laws welcomed
A COMPREHENSIVE review of casual trading by-laws in Donegal is currently under way and will go out to public consultation early next year. It comes amid a surge in the number of mobile coffee and food trucks that have popped up in every corner of the county during the pandemic. Councillor Niamh Kennedy brought a […]
Marble Hill photo part of new Rockhill exhibition
WORKS by eleven local artists and photographers have gone on display at Rockhill House Estate. The aim of the project is to help creatives reconnect and reach a wider audience following a difficult period for artists. Rockhill says it also hopes the exhibition will encourage more people to explore Donegal. Among the pieces is Özgün […]
Donegal angling fraternity’s views sought on tagging
INLAND Fisheries Ireland has launched an important public consultation on the future management of the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme. The state agency is encouraging anyone in Donegal with an interest in the area to submit their views on how the tagging system, which started in 2001, can be improved and modernised. It […]
Virtual Donegal Connect 2021 announced
FOLLOWING on from the success of last year’s event Donegal Connect 2021 has been officially launched with an exciting programme of events to take place virtually on October 28. The key themes for this year’s event focus on starting a tech business in Donegal and showcasing inward investment in the region. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County […]
Over 30 prosecutions in Donegal for Covid breaches
DONEGAL has one of the highest prosecution rates in the State for breaches of Covid-19 regulations. According to information from the Director of Public Prosecutions 32 people have been served with summonses in the county since the pandemic began. Four border counties are among the top six places where prosecutions have been directed. The two […]
Daniel helping Gallaghers launch new sourdough range
SINGER Daniel O’Donnell has partnered with Gallaghers Bakery to celebrate the nationwide launch of their new range of uniquely handcrafted sourdough breads and introduce their new campaign, ‘Bread Made Better, The Secret is Out’. Together Daniel and Gallaghers Bakehouse have created a new ad featuring Daniel O’Donnell uncovering Donegal’s best kept secret. In a lighthearted […]