By Jonathan Magee A public meeting has been called for Arranmore Island next Wednesday, July 22 after it emerged that Donegal County Council is not renewing funding for its two paid fire staff on the island. Cllr Micheál Mac Giolla Easbuig told the Donegal News that one of the two funded positions is being lost […]
Woman’s body recovered off Horn Head
A woman’s body has been recovered from the coastline off Dunfanaghy. The Gardaí and the Coast Guard were alerted after the discovery in the water at Horn Head at around 6pm on Thursday. The body was recovered by the Coast Guard and taken to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will […]
Watch: Suffolk cyclist enjoys Donegal scenery on trip around Ireland
AN English cyclist is enjoying the scenic summer views of Donegal on his road trip around Ireland. Donegal News photographer Brian McDaid caught up with Eris, who is from Suffolk, at Blanket Nook, Newtowncunningham. Eris has cycled all the way from his home in Cambridge across England and Wales and along the west coast of […]
Road closure planned as water network upgrades continue in Rathmullan
A new phase of work will get underway in the coming days in Rathmullan as part of ongoing water network upgrades. Works will take place between Inch View and St Joseph’s National School with traffic diversions planned. The project is part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and is focused on improving the reliability […]
Alleged attacker with language barrier appears in court
A MAN accused of producing a large kitchen knife during an alleged assault in Letterkenny had repeated language difficulties in Letterkenny District Court on Monday past. Somalian – Abdifatah Ali Ibrahim (22) of Clachan Mór, Windyhall, Letterkenny, is charged with assault causing harm and possession of a weapon – a large kitchen knife, at his […]
New charge for man stopped in Bridgend drugs case
A new charge will come before the court for the Derry man that was stopped at Bridgend in April. Dean Beattie (33) of Glenvale Road, Derry, has already been in custody for three months since his arrest on April 18, following an incident at Mannerstown Crossroads, Bunnamayne, Bridgend, when he turned away from a Garda […]
Families encouraged to discover hidden forest gems this summer
AS families plan summer day trips and staycations, Coillte is encouraging people across Donegal to rediscover the forests on their doorstep through its ‘Start at Your Local Coillte Forest’ campaign, highlighting local destinations that offer scenic walks, family adventures and opportunities to reconnect with nature. Outdoor recreation and time spent in nature play an important […]
The big decision: what to do with your pension at retirement
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After decades of contributions, retirement brings one unavoidable question: what should actually happen to all that money now sitting in a pension fund? The answer is not as automatic as it might seem. Each of the available routes comes with it’s own trade-offs around tax, flexibility and how long the income needs to last. Most […]
Thousands turn out for Rossnowlagh Orange parade in run-up to the Twelfth
THOUSANDS of spectators and participants gathered in Rossnowlagh on Saturday, July 11 for the annual Orange Order parade, which traditionally kicks off the Twelfth of July season south of the border. More than 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan took part, joined by bands and members from Northern Ireland and further afield, with […]
Burtonport festival marks five decades of community spirit
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By Jonathan Magee With the Burtonport Festival around the corner David Alcorn recalls the orgins of the event, while taking a quick look to the future. David, who spent 44 years in public service, 29 as a council official and 15 as a councillor before retiring in 2014, reflected on how Burtonport has transformed. “It […]