All proceeds from the runway run will go towards the airports three nominated charities – Mayo Cancer Support, Western Alzheimers and Western Care
Minister McHugh backs Leo Varadkar for Taoiseach
“I would like to pay tribute to the Taoiseach for his dedication and service to his country and party over many, many years.
Dozens of Donegal schools receive their green flags
FIFTY FIVE schools in Donegal were awarded Green Flags at a special event held in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny recently. Green flags are presented to schools in recognition of their environmental awareness and efforts to promote the recycling message. Three schools were there to receive their Green Flag for the very first time […]
‘I will make Donegal a key priority’ vows Varadkar
WITH confirmation this afternoon that Enda Kenny is to stand down as leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has vowed to put Donegal front and centre should he be named the party’s next chief. The Taoiseach made the long-awaited announcement at the weekly meeting of Fine Gael TDs and senators on Wednesday evening, triggering the […]
Local artist to walk 150 miles around Donegal
A well-known local arts tutor will trek 150 miles across Donegal this month to raise awareness of how walking can improve mental health. Peadar McDaid will walk around Donegal for eight consecutive days starting on May 24th as part of his ‘Mental Health Awareness Walk’. Starting in Donegal Town and finishing in Letterkenny, Peadar […]
American tourist dies in Donegal road crash
GARDAI in Ballyshannon are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash that led to the death of an American tourist. The man, who was in his 70s, was seriously injured in the crash at the Ballintra/Rossnowlagh crossroads on Monday afternoon. He was rushed to Sligo General Hospital but passed away last night. It […]
Cycling from Mizen to Malin in one day
Jigsaw is an early intervention centre for young people (15 to 25 years) with mental health issues. Their Headquarters are based in Letterkenny
IRELAND’S Minister for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, is one a two day visit to Donegal. The Limerick TD begins his trip shortly with a visit to Finn Valley Sports Centre and the site of the new Finn Harps stadium. From there he moves to the Donegal Sports Partnership on Pearse Road before travelling on […]
Fire chief says gorse blazes could have cost lives
HUMAN hands have been blamed for igniting an overwhelming majority of the wildfires that swept rural parts of Donegal recently. Firefighters experienced their busiest spell in years as blazes broke out in dozens of locations, most significantly in Inishowen. Last Sunday alone, 18 blazes were reported to Fire Service personnel. Those were flanked by 13 […]
Road remains closed following crash
A ROAD remains closed this afternoon following a serious collision in Ballintra. The crash between a lorry and car happened on the Ballyshannon – Donegal Town road earlier today. At least one person is thought to be seriously injured. Advertisement Gardai in Ballyshannon have confirmed the road remains closed and diversions are in place. There […]