LETTERKENNY Credit Union has issued a warning after members were targeted in a high-risk phishing scam. In a post on social media, the credit union revealed that members had received text messages claiming they were entitled to a €1,500 energy grant. However, the messages included a fraudulent link requesting online banking PIN digits and other […]
ATU students raise €720 for Mary’s Meals
STUDENTS at Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) Killybegs Campus raised €720 for Mary’s Meals by delivering a fundraising lunch last Wednesday. Mary’s Meals delivers school feeding programmes in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. The funds raised will provide daily school meals for 33 children for a full academic year, supporting both nutrition and access to education. The fundraiser formed part […]
Council gritters to be deployed with another cold night in store
DONEGAL County Council’s gritting service will be treating designated routes this evening and again first thing on Tuesday morning. The council say all Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 7pm this Monday evening. The routes will also be gritted from 6am on Tuesday. Advertisement Many parts of the county are experiencing […]
Donegal man who regularly raped sister-in-law jailed for 12 years
By Sonya McLean A woman who was regularly raped by her brother-in-law has said the abuse meant that she never got the chance to grow into the person she was meant to be and she is now constantly fighting to stay alive. Eunan Merritt (56) of Crossroads, Killygordon was convicted by a jury following an […]
Scoil Cholmcille wins Fís Film Award for third consecutive year
SCOIL Cholmcille has continued its remarkable success at the FÍS Film Awards, winning the Best Documentary award at the 20th annual ceremony, held at The Helix in Dublin. The latest honour was awarded for the school’s new film, Voices Behind The Mic, confirming the school’s place among the most successful in the country in the […]
‘Dublin flight debate is a distraction from Donegal infrastructure isolation’
By Steve Bradley THE removal of afternoon flights on the new PSO (Public Service Obligation) contract for the Donegal-Dublin air route has triggered anger here, particularly amongst those who rely on it for medical care. Whilst this backlash is understandable and completely justified, it overlooks a more fundamental problem which the very existence of these […]
Weather: Sunny spells to develop this afternoon
SCATTERED showers will become more isolated through the afternoon, with widespread sunny spells developing. Moderate westerly winds will veer northerly with highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees, though turning much cooler by evening. Tonight will be cold and generally dry and clear with isolated showers. Advertisement Showers may turn wintry on high ground. Widespread […]
More probation officers needed in Donegal
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More derelict properties to become social homes under major scheme expansion
THE Government has today announced a significant expansion of the Buy and Renew Scheme, ensuring that more long‑term vacant and derelict properties across the country will be transformed into high‑quality social homes. Under a new expanded approach, building contractors will, for the first time, be able to directly acquire and refurbish vacant and derelict properties, […]
Donegal showcases strong and diverse group travel offering
FÁILTE Ireland, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, welcomed the UK Coach Tourism Association to Donegal to showcase the county’s strong and diverse group travel offering. The visit highlighted the quality of local attractions, food, drink and cultural experiences, as well as the collaborative approach that continues to drive tourism development in the region. As part […]