THE new €6.5 billion European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) will be of great benefit to Donegal fishermen, according to Jim Higgins, MEP for Ireland Midlands North West. The fund will go to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the EU from 2014 to 2020. Negotiations to cut a deal on the EMFF had broken […]
Smoky coal ban has made Letterkenny cleaner – Council
THE reduction in air pollution in Letterkenny can be directly attributed to the introduction of the smoky coal ban in the town last year, according to Donegal County Council.
Ian Molloy to run for Fianna Fail in Glenties area
Ian Daniel Molloy has been re-elected as Chairperson of Donegal South West Ógra Fianna Fáil for a second term. He is one of four candidates declared to contest the Fianna Fáil selection convention to run in the six seater Glenties Electoral Area for the Local Elections on May 23rd.
Go ahead for another Letterkenny gaming arcade
A DECISION by Letterkenny Town Council to grant planning permission for a ‘gaming arcade’ at Ballyraine has been rubber stamped this week by An Bord Pleanála (ABP).
‘Paddy’ swaps tent for a roof over his head
A HOMELESS man has spoken of his delight at having the luxury of a soft bed to lie on after spending more than a year-and-a-half living in a tent near the centre of Letterkenny.
Irish speaking clergyman is new COI Rector for Donegal
A NEW Rector has taken up his role in the Church of Ireland parishes of Dunfanaghy, Raymunterdoney and Tullaghobegley.
Man released in Andrew Allen murder probe
GARDAI have released a man without charge after arresting him in connection with the murder of Andrew Allen.
Finn Harps lose to Sligo Rovers, but finalise loan deal for Ruairi Keating
Sligo Rovers 3 Finn Harps 0 By Chris McNulty at the Sligo Sports Centre SLIGO Rovers forward Ruairi Keating will make a loan move to Finn Harps until the summer transfer window at least. Advertisement Keating played an hour on Saturday night for Harps in their three-nil loss to the Bit O’Red, with whom he […]
Cllr Peter McLaughlin added to Fine Gael ticket
FINE Gael General Secretary, Tom Curran, has said the Party’s Executive Council is happy to confirm that Cllr Peter McLaughlin has been added to the Fine Gael ticket for the Inishowen electoral area for the Local Elections to Donegal County Council.
Tyrone man charged in relation to massive Castlefinn drugs haul
A TYRONE man appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court yesterday evening charged in connection with a major drugs find in Castlefinn last week.