A DONEGAL village is celebrating after a team of primary school children won a new national debating contest that had over one hundred teams participating from around the country. Fifth and sixth class pupils from Scoil Cholmcille in Kilmacrennan won the final of the inaugural All Ireland Concern Primary Debates, which is run by […]
Star-studded concert in memory of Máire Rua
STARS from the world of country music will gather on Saturday to help fulfil Máire Rua Gallagher’s final dream. Daniel O’Donnell, Lisa McHugh, Dominic Kirwan and Hugo Duncan are just some of the names set to perform with all proceeds going to Coiste Ionad Óige Ghaoth Dobhair. Noted for her tireless charity work and her […]
HSE concern at recent rise in Covid cases in Donegal
The HSE is concerned about recent increases in Covid cases in Donegal. It follows confirmation that the HSE has identified a small number of cases linked to people who travelled to Dublin last week for the mica related event by bus. The HSE also expects that there will be cases as a result of a […]
Colmcille 1500 programme of events
Colmcille 1500 programme of events to celebrate the saint’s close association with books and the literary world.
Arranmore ‘not a place to come and get wasted’
BURTONPORT is to get a dedicated Garda officer for the first time in seven years as Arranmore islanders aim for a peaceful summer. The increased police presence comes following what one local councillor described as “a series of alcohol-fuelled anti-social incidents” over the June bank holiday weekend. One person had to be airlifted off the […]
Letterkenny University Hospital ‘extremely busy’ today
Letterkenny University Hospital’s is extremely busy today with severe backlogs to be expected in the Emergency Department.
€500,000 investment and up to 50 jobs at Donegal hotel
A LEADING Donegal hotel has announced 50 new jobs as part of a €500,000 investment at the 4-star property. The Shandon Hotel & Spa overlooking Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, has been granted planning permission to expand its bar areas. Work will get underway in the autumn, creating up to 35 jobs during the construction phase. […]
Assessment Hub shortlisted for HSE Excellence Awards
The COVID-19 Community Assessment Hub in Donegal has been shortlisted for the HSE Excellence Awards. Every day across our health service HSE staff do wonderful work across primary care, acute and national services. The Health Service Excellence Awards is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the good work that happens every day. The Donegal COVID-19 […]
Fifty three arrests in Letterkenny over the weekend
The majority of the arrests were made for dangerous driving (29).
Whale stranded in Lough Swilly dies
A whale that had become stranded in Lough Swilly has sadly died. In a tearful post this morning the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group relayed the whale’s final moments. They wrote: “A sorrowful ending, there’s a few scenarios that could have brought the Fin Whale up the Swilly. But whatever the reason ultimately there was […]