Bank of Ireland have made the decision to withdraw their services from four Donegal branches. Sinn Fein Finance spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has said it is ‘another blow for rural communities. Mr Doherty has criticised the decision confirmed to him today by Bank of Ireland that it is to remove over-the-counter cash services from four […]
Fr Alan McGuckian SJ named as new Bishop of Raphoe
Bishop Boyce will continue in his role for another few months yet though until after the new incumbent’s ordination.
New Bishop of Raphoe to be named after Mass in morning
Raphoe becomes the first of seven of Ireland’s 26 dioceses currently awaiting the appointment of a new bishop to fill the post.
Ireland’s biggest wind farm opens in Donegal
IRELAND’S largest ever wind farm was officially opened in South Donegal this morning. The 38 turbine operation at Meenadreen will supply electricity to homes and businesses all over the country. Each turbine stands 115 metres high with a rotor diameter of 90 metres, generating power from strong wind pathways in the area. As Energia’s newest […]
McHugh welcomes €468,000 in fisheries funding
DONEGAL TD and Government Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed a massive funding boost to fisheries action groups in the county. The 31 groups in Donegal – Fisheries Local Area Action Groups (FLAG) – are to receive €468,047. This is €159,000 more than the funding applied for by the groups. Advertisement The FLAG Scheme is […]
Man accused of attempting to kill and sexual assault
A 38-year-old man has been accused of attempting to kill or seriously harm a woman, and of sexually assaulting her. He appeared at Donegal District Court today(Wed). Advertisement Judge Kevin Kilrane remanded him on €300 bail for the service of the book of evidence on July 24. The man is also accused of causing […]
40,000 people to benefit from €19m water upgrade
rish Water has awarded the contract to Glan Agua Ltd with construction due to commence this summer and expected to last for 20 months.
Pope Francis to appoint new Bishop of Raphoe Diocese
Bishop Philip Boyce turned 75 in January 2015 – the mandatory retirement age – and the dioceses have been awaiting the appointment of a new bishop
Northbound brewers tap into Boston market
THIS Friday, June 9, sees the deadline for local businesses hoping to break into the US market by taking part in a special trade mission leaving for Boston Massachusetts in November. The 2017 Trade and Investment Mission, November 14 – 17, offers places for 12 local companies across a range of industries, and is being […]
2nd largest allocation from Social Enterprise fund for Donegal
Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has announced that seven community groups in the country are to share €277,000 worth of grants, with Donegal getting the second largest allocation. Social enterprise groups in Malin Head, Carndonagh, Termon, Lifford, Killybegs, Pettigo and Drimarone are to receive fundind from the Dormant Accounts Fund. Advertisement Minister McHugh said: “I am […]