DONEGAL is to receive over €21 million under the Rural Regeneration Programme – the largest allocation of any county in the State. The package will see Carndonagh receive €9.5 million and Ballybofey/ Stranorlar supported to the tune of €9.7 million. Burtonport has also been successful and will get €2 million, following its receipt of funding […]
Donegal man dies in crash
A man in his 40s from Donegal has died following a crash in County Monaghan. The male, who is from the Kilmacrennan area, was killed when his motorcycle hit a roundabout at Castleblayney short after 5pm yesterday. Appealing for information about the incident, gardaí said, “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this […]
Students prompt council to consider free sanitary items
SANITARY products could be made available free of charge in Donegal’s public buildings following a campaign by a group of schoolchildren. Elected members of Donegal County Council have agreed that a working group should be set up to explore the provision of sanitary items in community centres, swimming pools and libraries. The commitment was given […]
Donegal public urged to have its say on remote working
AS society shifts towards a remote working model people in Donegal are being urged to share their views. Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys and Joe McHugh TD are encouraging constituents to register online and take part in a discussion on remote working which takes place this evening at 8pm. This […]
Letterkenny’s Rotarians inspire fundraiser in twin town
A charity event inspired by Letterkenny Rotary Club is taking place throughout April in the twin town of Rudolstadt. Rudolstadt, in the German state of Thuringia, has been twinned with Letterkenny since 2018. In the three years since, links have been formed along education, cultural and social lines. Strong ties have also developed between the […]
Donegal philanthropist’s charity funding vital research
THE daughter of a Donegal philanthropist says her father would have loved the fact his charity is funding potentially life saving medical research. Maryanne Green, daughter of the late Hugh Green, is the driving force behind the Hugo Charitable Trust which has donated over €10 million to charitable causes across New Zealand. Since 2017 Hugo […]
Donegal painter in running for top art award
A Letterkenny-based artist has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award. Mantas Poderys is the running for the Jackson Painting Prize, an accolade established to champion exceptional artworks by international creators at all points in their career. In Mantas’s case, his portrait, entitled ‘Sara’, has put him within touching distance of the €6,000 first prize. […]
Dash cam footage sought following crash
The single car traffic collision occurred on Saturday at 8.30am on the N14, on the Letterkenny to Lifford road, near Castledooey.
Remembering Terry’s Quest for victory
“TO talk of drama is to speak of the very essence of the Grand National, but in the long and compelling history of this extraordinary race there have been few finishes to match the breathtaking late, late surge by the favourite Rough Quest on whom Mick Fitzgerald seized the most spectacular of victories.” So wrote […]
Exploring harsh realities of fishing in the Gaeltacht
THREE of the few remaining boats that fish out of Machaire Rabhartaigh are to feature in a new TG4 documentary. Deep in the Blood is a two-part series exploring the harsh demands of fishing in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Two of the boats, owned by John O’Brien and his son Colm, fish commerically for crab while […]