Donegal farmers and contractors are set to receive Fuel Income Support Scheme payments. The monies total €666,333.45, according to Dail TD Pat the Cope Gallagher. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon TD today (Wednesday) confirmed that payments are due under the Fuel Income Support Scheme. Advertisement Pat the Cope described the decision as a “timely and much‑needed […]
Donegal to anchor as global cruise ship destination
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TOURISM chiefs have a golden opportunity to steer Donegal into an elite lane that anchors the county as a global cruise ship destination, it is claimed. The lucrative international market is already fully established with harbour town Killybegs building on its traditional fishing village origins to become a trailblazer for Donegal. Other coastal towns like […]
Warning to beware tinderbox conditions
DRY lands around make Donegal a tinderbox for wildfires with an orange warning in place. The Orange Fire Danger Notice from the Department of Agriculture, is in effect until 12pm on Friday. Donegal Fire Service and the Irish Farmers’ Association have both issued reminders to the public to beware of dangers. Advertisement Their warnings follow […]
Heritage Week preparations get underway in Donegal
THE County Donegal Heritage Office is inviting community groups, heritage organisations, environmental groups, cultural organisations and individuals across the county who are organising events for National Heritage Week to attend a free lunchtime event. It will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 31 in the Donegal County Museum. National Heritage Week takes place from […]
New social housing development completed in Ballybofey
ELECTED members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD) visited the recently completed social housing development at Coill an Airgid, Ballybofey. The visit marked the completion of Phase 3 of the 14-unit development, which was delivered by MBC Building Contractors Ltd. This latest phase comprises seven homes, including two 2-bedroom two-storey houses, three 3-bedroom two-storey houses, […]
Noel Johnny Sheáin Ó Gallchóir honoured at Municipal Reception
NOEL Ó Gallchóir (Noel Johnny Sheáin) from Gaoth Dobhair was given special recognition at a Municipal Reception held in Ionad Seirbhísí Poiblí an Chlocháin Léith recently. It was organised by Na Gleannta Municipal District along with Coiste na Gaeilge and Rannóg na Gaeilge. The motion was proposed by Cathaoirleach Choiste na Gaeilge, an Clr Micheál Choilm […]
Uisce Éireann extends Water Conservation Order to include Donegal
UISCE Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order will be extended to all counties including Donegal from 12.01am this Friday, July 24 until Wednesday, August 26. The nationwide extension is being introduced to help protect public water supplies now and in the months ahead for homes, businesses, farms, hospitals, vulnerable customers and essential services. […]
Passenger taken to hospital after Milford collision
A PASSENGER was taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision in Milford. The collision occurred on the R246 at Tirhomin on Sunday, July 19 at approximately 4.50pm. The passenger of one of the vehicles was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive medical treatment for injuries described as non-life threatening. Advertisement “We appeal to anyone who may have witnessed […]
Van flees after collision with car in Castlefin
A VAN driver left the scene after colliding with a car in Castlefin. The collision occurred at Knockrawer on Wednesday, July 15 at approximately 10am. A white Audi was parked along the roadside at that location when it was struck from behind by a white Peugeot Partner van. Advertisement The van did not remain at the scene […]
Children’s Disability Network’s family fun day photos
CHILDREN with additional needs enjoyed a fantastic day’s fun in the sun, thanks to the hard work of HSE staff. The kids and their families gathered by the beach for the annual get-together that is organised by the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) Donegal South West. The HSE Children’s Disability Network manager for Donegal South […]