Donegal agricultural workers are being encouraged to submit their applications for the Fuel Income Support Scheme before the deadline which has been extended Tuesday, June 2. The extension was introduced to accommodate farmers and farm contractors who are exceptionally busy on the land during the current window of favourable weather. The scheme provides direct financial […]
Opry le Daniel returns to the Millennium Forum
OPRY le Daniel, TG4 television’s highest rating country music concert series, returns to the Millennium Forum, Derry, for a very special run of shows from June 30. Recorded before a live audience over three nights, with two concerts each evening, OPRY le DANIEL will feature a variety of musical themes and special guest performances. A […]
Ballyshannon pupils join EirGrid for local beach clean
PUPILS from Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon recently joined a team from EirGrid for a beach clean in Rossnowlagh. A total of 57kg of rubbish was collected and disposed of on the day as part of An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme. Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean encourages communities and volunteers around the country to remove litter from […]
Hidden From View: The fascinating history of Ballymacool House
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By Paul Bradley As much as ruins can be fascinating things in their own right, it’s a shame to see Ballymacool House, once the centre of a wide estate, in its current state of disrepair. But it still has a good story to tell, going back to 1783 when John Boyd, founder of the Ballymacool […]
Bizzare attempted theft of pizza oven in Buncrana
A HOMELESS man with a former address in Buncrana appeared by videolink from Castlerea, at a sitting of Letterkenny District Court on Monday, May 25. Damien McDaid (53) was remanded in custody as he had no bail address. The court heard that McDaid was destitute, either sleeping by the river or sleeping in a car. […]
Shane McLoughlin breaks world record with 200-tonne ferry pull in Burtonport
PARALYMPIAN and amputee Shane McLoughlin made history today by breaking his seventh consecutive world record after pulling a 200-tonne ferry in Burtonport. The Monaghan native pulled the new Arranmore Blu ferry, which was loaded with two tipper lorries, in the world-first achievement. After successfully completing the challenge, Shane spoke to the Donegal News: Advertisement “No […]
FRESH TAKE: Why domestic abuse campaigners are pushing harder for change
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IRELAND speaks much more openly now about coercive control and domestic abuse than it once did. Yet some of the most difficult experiences described by survivors continue to happen behind closed doors, within systems few people ever see unless they work in, or have encountered, them personally. One of those systems is family law. While […]
Boom town Letterkenny earmarked for investment to 2040
EXCITING regeneration plans for a resurgent downtown area of Donegal’s largest town have been outlined for the next 14 years. Significant investment all the way through to the year 2040 has been earmarked for boom town Letterkenny, which this weekend hosted major events like the Pride festival and Truck Fest. Donegal County Council will host […]
Bundoran woman taking on VHI Mini Marathon for kidney disease awareness
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A BUNDORAN woman is taking on the VHI Mini Marathon tomorrow in support of a cause close to her heart. Maria McLaughlin, 24, was inspired by her mother Amanda’s long battle with chronic kidney disease, now on haemodialysis at Sligo University Hospital. Maria is supporting the Irish Kidney Association to raise awareness about the importance […]
IN PICS: Atty’s charity tea party in Annagry
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A big well done to Atty O’Donnell and all those who helped out in organising the charity tea party in Annagry on Sunday. The event drew great support from the local community with funds raised going to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Photographer Eoin McGarvey was there to capture the day. Mona Bonner with daughters […]