DONEGAL school principals say high stake exams and curriculum overload must be tackled by Government ‘Convention on Education’. A poll of almost 200 post-primary principals and deputy principals from across Ireland’s Education and Training Boards, including Donegal ETB, has identified high stake exams and curriculum overload as the biggest limits on students’ positive school experience. […]
‘It’s a fundamental breach of trust’
St Eunan’s Board of Management seek urgent meeting with Minster for Education over funding exclusion
Road closure planned in Letterkenny tomorrow
Motorists in Letterkenny can expect some traffic delays and disruption tomorrow (Friday) as Crieve Road will be blocked for most of the day. Donegal County Council say that due to emergency road repair works, Crieve Road will be blocked from 8am through to 5pm. The council say that local traffic will be accommodated when possible. […]
Donegal singers sought for Junior Eurovision Song Contest
YOUNG singers from across Donegal are being invited to showcase their talent for a chance to feature in this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. TG4 and Adare Productions are looking for the top ten young singers or groups in Ireland to battle it out to represent the country in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This […]
Overnight water main works to begin on Letterkenny Main Street next week
UISCE Éireann will commence essential water main replacement works on Letterkenny’s Main Street next week, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and future‑proof the town’s water network. The works will take place overnight from 7pm to 7am, Monday to Thursday, to minimise disruption to homes, businesses and road users. This project will see the replacement […]
Crime prevention talk in Termon this evening
A CRIME prevention talk will take place this evening in Termon. The talk will be given by Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Fergus McGroary, and takes place in Termon GAA Clubhouse at 7.30pm. The event comes as gardaí are warning the public in relation to recent attempted fraud incidents where the scammer(s) are once again impersonating members […]
Donegal couple fear rural airbnb closure if short-term rental proposals come into effect
A DONEGAL couple who operate an Airbnb in Trentagh have said they may be forced to close their small rurally located business if proposed short-term rental legislation comes into effect. Jason and Michaela Russell own and operate Hillside Lodge, a small, family-run guest lodge which, they say, provides their main source of income. The couple, along […]
Memorial Golf Classic raises €20,000 for hospice
A big well done to everyone involved in the annual Fr Brian Quinn Memorial Golf Classic which takes place each year at Rosapenna Golf Resort. The latest event took place on the Bank Holiday Monday last October when those taking part took to the beautiful surrounds of the St Patrick’s Links for another enjoyable day […]
Month’s mind Mass for publican Stephen McCahill to take place
THE month’s mind Mass for murdered Ardara publican and community stalwart Stephen McCahill will take place later this month. Mr McCahill (65), a father-of-two, who co-owed the Corner House pub in Ardara, died following a violent attack at his home at Beagh in the early hours of Monday, January 5. Michael Maloney, 32, of Loughross […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle
THIS morning will be cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. It will become wet and windy this afternoon as rain spreads from the south. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty winds. Advertisement There will be a risk of flooding in places due to a combination of already saturated […]