Optum Ireland, part of the UnitedHealth Group, is delighted to announce the annual Optum Healthcare Scholars — and a commitment to funding dedicated scholarships for the new graduate entry School of Medicine at Ulster University. This year’s Optum Healthcare Scholars will benefit from annual financial assistance, as well as other support they may require, to […]
The death of Joe Kelly, Letterkenny and China
THE sudden passing of Letterkenny man Joe Kelly in China over the weekend has been learned of with great sadness. Joe (55), who is originally from Glencar, is married to Derry woman Una and the couple have two boys, Aidan and Eunan. A Media Studies graduate from the University of Ulster, he worked as a […]
Massive losses as supporters stay away from Ballybofey
ULSTER GAA will lose out on more than €250,000 in revenue from this week’s Championship meeting between Donegal and Tyrone. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the eagerly awaited quarter-final game will be played behind closed doors at MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon, throw-in 1.30pm. Between them the two Ulster heavyweights have won nine of the […]
Council exploring ways around thorny translation issue
DONEGAL County Council is exploring solutions to the issue of translation during virtual municipal district meetings. A shift to online meetings has become problematic when it comes to councillors speaking in Irish. Where previously elected members were able to slip on headphones and listen to a translator in real time, that is no longer possible […]
German duo found inspiration in the hills of Donegal
THE long-awaited debut album from German songwriting team of Jule Heidmann and Paula Stenger has just been released. The folk duo from Frankfurt, who are known as ‘Romie’, recorded ‘Trust in the You of Now’ at the renowned Attica studios in Termon. Speaking to the Donegal News from Germany this week, Jule explained that the […]
Major outbreak of bovine TB in East Donegal farm
MORE than forty animals have been slaughtered at a farm in East Donegal in recent weeks following an outbreak of Bovine TB. It is one of the largest ever recorded incidences of the disease in the county and it is suggested that it might take the farm two years to recover. Advertisement When contacted […]
Warning issued as ‘very unsettled weather’ moves in
A period of very unsettled weather is in store for County Donegal over the Halloween weekend as a series of vigorous Atlantic weather systems pass close to the coast of Ireland. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for today and until 6am tomorrow. A yellow wind warning is also in effect from […]
Traffic counters reveal impact of Level 5 restrictions
THOUSANDS of less journeys are being made on Donegal’s roads since Ireland moved to Level 5 of the Plan for Living with Covid. Donegal moved to Level 3 on Friday, September 25 – initially for a three-week period – with pubs, restaurants and cinemas being forced to close their doors once more. However, on Wednesday […]
Falcarragh Winter Jazz Festival continues online
“We are excited to be able to be able to create this online residency,” said Micheál and Conor Murray.
€120k lotto prize won in Donegal yet to be claimed
THE National Lottery has called on players in Ballyshannon to check their EuroMillions tickets as a €119,361 prize from Friday, August 28, remains unclaimed. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased the day before the draw at Pearse O’Neill’s store, Bridge End in Ballyshannon. Ticketholders have 90 days from the date of the draw to […]