OECD report should act as wake-up call on Education cuts – McConalogue


Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Education and Skills Charlie McConalogue has reacted to the latest education study by the OECD. The report found that the proportion of young people in Ireland who are unemployed and not in education or training programmes is higher than in other developed countries.

SPAR stores ‘Top of the Tree’


BY C.J.MCGINLEY THREE Donegal SPAR and SPAR Express stores received the ultimate accolade, taking home Top of the Tree awards at the recent 5 Star Awards ceremony.   The Top of the Tree Awards are only given to the very best 5 Star Award winners, singling out their outstanding departments for special recognition. Held in […]

Over 100 Charolais to go under the hammer


BY C.J.MCGINLEY Over 100 Charolais cattle are set to come under the hammer at Raphoe Mart on Saturday 27th September when Ian Maxwell’s noted “Deeleview” herd is dispersed.  This is one of the largest sales of its kind for some time, and is sure to create interest among new and established breeders. Charolais cattle were first introduced at […]

Say ‘No to Mow’ in Donegal


A LOCAL environmentalist is in the process of forming a committee to persuade Donegal County Council to stop mowing grass verges until late summer.