Yesterday 115 people attended the Emergency Department.
Investigation launched into major fish kill
INLAND Fisheries Ireland is investigating a major fish kill incident in the Glenagannon River in Inishowen. Environmental and Fisheries Officers from the North-Western River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member of the public via its 24-hour confidential hotline number on Friday. Following patrols conducted along the river Inland Fisheries Ireland has […]
Donegal musicians tuning up for Buckfest
A number of Donegal bands are preparing to rock out at a mini festival taking place in Strabane shortly. Buckfest – a play on the famous Buckfast wine which was a staple of any night out for young people of a certain age growing up – will see four groups take to the stage of the popular Dicey […]
Boil water notice remains in place in Lettermacaward
A boil water notice remains in place on the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply.
International award for Donegal composer
THE judges at an international film festival were so impressed by a Donegal composer that they created a new award category for him. Orrie McBrearty’s score on ‘Other Land’ was named Best Soundtrack at the Portuguese Surf Film Awards. The Castlefinn man created the music after being approached by film maker Alice Ward. Advertisement Other Land follows […]
Appeal as foodbank faces ‘overwhelming’ demand
Letterkenny’s foodbank has seen its biggest rise in demand in three years.
Donegal phase of Riverine to begin in January
CONSTRUCTION on the Donegal phase of the long awaited Riverine Project will commence in January. The scheme, which will link Lifford with Strabane via a new bridge and community park, was granted €9 million last year after more than a decade of setbacks. Donegal County Council has now begun inviting tenders from contractors to carry out the work. […]
Ukrainian solidarity event in Letterkenny
The Ukrainian community asks Letterkenny people to join them in solidarity at 6pm tomorrow on the Market Square on Main Street.
National Learning Network to hold open day
A Letterkenny man with aspirations of opening his own business says the support of National Learning Network is helping him edge closer to his dream. Michael King spoke to the Donegal News ahead of an open day in Letterkenny on Wednesday. “I am 18 and I am on the Employer Based Training programme at National Learning Network […]
Shooting begins for Daniel’s haunting new video
DANIEL O’Donnell will have to save Dungloe when it comes under attack this Halloween. At least that is the script of the Kincasslagh man’s new music video which is being shot in the town. The Donegal News can reveal that the Kincasslagh singer will have to swing into action to rescue Dungloe from some nefarious […]