Midlands North West MEP Nina Carberry has welcomed the European Parliament’s overwhelming support for her proposal to create a robust, EU-wide age verification system to protect children online. The backing follows a Parliament vote on a report setting out new measures to make online services safer for children, to which Ms Carberry tabled several key […]
Killing of Donegal man in 1973 to be raised in the Dail
Deputy Pearse Doherty will be speaking with the Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee in the Dáil at 10am tomorrow morning regarding the 1973 killing of Donegal man Michael Leonard. Mr Leonard from Pettigo was shot dead by the Royal Ulster Constabulary on May 17, 1973 near the Donegal-Fermanagh border at Brookhill, Letter, in County […]
Man arrested following ‘Day of Action’ on drugs
A ‘Day of Action’ has taken place in the Donegal Division in the Milford and west Donegal areas. Searches under warrant (Misuse of Drugs Act) were carried out. Checkpoints and immigration inspections were conducted at various locations in the greater Milford area. A number of drug related offences were detected. One male was arrested in […]
Bill to amend Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme announced
MINISTER for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has received Cabinet approval to publish the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Bill will widen the group of relevant owners that can avail of increases in the grant scheme cap and rates approved in October and November […]
Up to €1 billion announced for Donegal TEN-T Projects
PAT ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD has welcomed the Government’s renewed commitment to advancing the Donegal TEN-T Project, confirming that funding will be ring-fenced once the project successfully completes the statutory planning process. The project has also been reaffirmed as part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review 2025, underscoring its strategic national importance. Following planning […]
Donegal Artist wins AIB Portrait Prize at National Gallery of Ireland
DANIEL Nelis, from Ramelton has been announced as the winner of the National Gallery of Ireland’s AIB Portrait Prize. His work, titled ‘Late Spring’, was revealed as the winning portrait during a prize-giving ceremony at the Gallery. Along with a €15,000 prize, Nelis will also receive a €5,000 commission to create a new work for […]
Planet Youth host successful Oíche na hÓige
IT was a special occasion for all involved in the recent Oíche na hÓige event which took place on Friday, November 21. Young members from Planet Youth got involved by welcoming guests and hosting the successful event. Hazel Quigley was in attendance and organised a candle making and craft session for the attendees. Advertisement The […]
Passing of United Ireland motion ‘important moment’ – Cllr
THE passing of a Sinn Féin motion for Donegal County Council to call on the government to prepare for a United Ireland is an important moment, a local councillor has said. Sinn Féin Councillor for the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Gerry McMonagle was speaking after a motion that he brought to council, and which was seconded by Sinn […]
Man hospitalised after early morning collision in St Johnston
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in St Johnston this morning. The incident occurred around 6.30am. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at St Johnston this morning. Advertisement “A man, aged in his 20s, was taken […]
RCC to host Palestine Culture Night to mark UN Solidarity Day
THE Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny will host Palestine Culture Night on Saturday, November 29, to mark the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. A highlight of this year’s programme will be the opening of a poignant art exhibition by Gazan artists Raed Issa and Sohail Salem, who created extraordinary work during the genocide in Gaza. […]