MORE THAN €750,000 in funding has been secured for seven projects in Donegal through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Speaking about the announcement this afternoon Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has heralded the success of the scheme following the latest allocation. “What a brilliant boost for our county. The Town and […]
Wheelchair friendly swing for Gaoth Dobhair play park
A WHEELCHAIR friendly swing has been installed in a play park in Gaoth Dobhair which will enable children with disabilities to enjoy the amenity. Funding was drawn down by Údarás na Gaeltachta for the equipment following a proposal from Pearse Doherty TD (SF) to make the facility more inclusive and disability friendly. “I am absolutely […]
Chucky, killer clowns and Trump are top costume picks
SHOPPERS in Letterkenny have been out in their droves to pick up their Hallowe’en costumes with terrorising doll Chucky, killer clowns and Donald Trump among the most popular picks this year. Speaking to the Donegal News, Toni Zasa who works in the Trick or Treat Hallowe’en Store in The Courtyard Shopping Centre, said this year […]
Man arrested in Donegal over Emyvale Garda Station fire
GARDAI in Monaghan investigating a fire at Emyvale Garda Station in the early hours of Monday have arrested a man in Donegal. Two searches took place in Monaghan and a further search in Letterkenny yesterday. Searches involved detective and uniform gardai from Monaghan assisted by colleagues from Donegal. A male in his 30s was arrested […]
Over 1,300 tickets issued to disabled parking abusers
THE shameful practice of illegally parking in disabled bays has resulted in over 1,300 fines being issued to drivers in Donegal in the past four years. Since 2015 Donegal County Council has dished out penalties worth €136,800 to motorists choosing to ignore the law and pulling into spots clearly designated for wheelchair users. The figures […]
TG4 documentary to examine crimes of Fr Eugene Greene
GRIM details of the heinous crimes committed by paedophile priest Fr Eugene Greene will be revealed in a TG4 documentary to be aired tonight. The programme, part of the series ‘Finne’, will hear retired Garda Sergeant Martin Ridge revisit the investigation that led to Greene’s downfall and imprisonment. A former priest who served in parishes […]
Charity sends 23 pallets of goods to refugee camps
TWENTY three pallets of goods are on their way to refugee camps across Europe thanks to the generosity of the public. The items, including clothing, nappies, medication, pushchairs and blankets were gathered in by local charity CHILD. The organisation initially set a target of four pallets but following an appeal for assistance, they managed to […]
Mother embarks on island swim
A YOUNG mother whose six-month-old daughter has a life limiting condition will undertake a charity swim from Owey to Cruit island to raise money for Bumbleance. Fiona Harrington will take on the challenge on November 2 to raise money for the children’s ambulance service having seen first hand the great work they do. In August […]
Donegal salmon farms confirm use of ‘cleaner fish’
HUNDREDS of thousands of wild fish are being “sacrificed” to keep Donegal’s salmon farms in business. That is according to campaign group Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages after figures revealed how, since 2015, over one million wrasse have been taken from bays around Donegal and moved to factories owned by Mowi, formerly Marine Harvest. The […]
Major extension plans for Letterkenny Community Centre
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council this week for a million euro expansion project at Letterkenny Community Centre. The ambitious two storey extension will see the centre on Pearse Road expanded by approximately 1,700 square metres if given the green light and will incorporate a new multi purpose sports hall, extension to the […]