VOTERS on the Donegal islands went to the poll this morning for the local and European elections. In the video below is Nancy Sharkey, Polling Officer, preparing the Gola Islands polling station for early voters. The remainder of the county goes to the polls on Friday. Polls open at 7am and will close at 10pm. […]
Work to start shortly on Dungloe sheltered housing complex
THE chairman of the Donegal Parents and Friends of People with Learning Disabilities has welcomed the announced of a €1.1 million grant for a purpose built sheltered housing complex in Dungloe.
Video: Incredible response to Manny Man’s new World War II video
FOLLOWING on from the world-wide success of his first two videos a Donegal man this week posted his third historical animation.
Deputy McHugh calls for financial protection
DEPUTY Joe McHugh TD has called for protection for Irish customers of insurance companies, registered abroad.
Convoy singer to perform in Strabane this Friday
DONEGAL-BASED singer Patricia Morris will be performing material from her new CD at a concert at the Alley Theatre, Strabane next Friday at 8pm.
Daniel’s mother laid to rest
A wonderful mother who had many talents including knitting and composing songs was how a priest and family friend described the late Julia O’Donnell (94), mother of singer Daniel O’Donnell, at her funeral mass on Tuesday afternoon.
Shaun Kelly to stand trial on July 15
THE Buncrana man accused of dangerous driving causing eight deaths is to go on trial on July 15, it emerged today (Wednesday).
Local businesses to visit energy conference in Scotland
THE Renewable Energy Business Network (Ren Net) will visit Scotland this week to view a district heating system in operation in Hill of Banchory Biomass Energy Centre and attend the ALL Energy Conference and Exhibition in Aberdeen.
Sunshine on its way with North West Garden Show this weekend
NORTH WEST Garden Show and sunshine are coming your way this weekend!
Silver Tassie not affected by pubs and shops placed into receivership – Blaney Group
THE owners of the Silver Tassie hotel in Letterkenny have moved to reassure customers that the hotel is not affected by the placing into receivership of pubs and shops owned by the Blaney group in Letterkenny, Rathmullan, Milford and Kerrykeel.