Clean Coasts attended Bundoran Promenade parkrun on Saturday to promote the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign. This exciting new collaboration between the two communities gave parkrun participants and spectators the opportunity to chat with Clean Coasts’ Donegal Development Officer, Auriel Robinson, to learn about how they can get involved with the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign. Bundoran Promenade parkrun takes place […]
Public warned about courier card scam
GARDAÍ are warning the public about a growing scam in which criminals impersonate bank staff to trick people into handing over their debit or credit cards. Victims may receive a realistic-looking text message claiming suspicious activity on their account, urging them to call a number or click a link. A “fake fraud agent” may then […]
Appeal for witnesses following hit-and-run collision
GARDAÍ are seeking witnesses following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles at Tullaghan Roundabout, Bundoran, on Saturday evening. The collision occurred on the R267 at approximately 7.15pm on May 9, when a motorist waiting at the roundabout was reportedly rear-ended by a black Toyota Yaris bearing a partial registration of “132 SO”. “The motorist […]
Calls made for list of 16 DCB schools to be revealed
ALL 16 Donegal schools with emergency defective concrete block submissions could be publicly named within weeks. Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee confirmed last November the number of affected schools. At a meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) in March past, Sinn Fein Cllr Albert Doherty called for Education Minister Hildegarde […]
Boil Water Notice issued for Pettigo Public Water Supply
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A Boil Water Notice, impacting over 250 customers in south Donegal, has been issued this evening by Uisce Éireann. Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann say they issued the Boil Water Notice to protect the health of approximately 274 customers on the Pettigo Public Water Supply. The notice is being issued […]
Donegal school to represent Ireland in European song contest
SCOIL Naomh Dúigh in Annagry is set to make history as Ireland’s official entry in this year’s Schoolovision, the European song contest for primary schools inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest. Fourth-class pupils from the school will showcase their entry, “Ag Ceol Anocht,” a song written by their music tutor, Paula Ní Dhuibhir, with support […]
Donegal student awarded at Student Enterprise Programme National Finals
A STUDENT from Donegal won an award at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals. Shay Mc Devitt from St Columba’s College Stranorlar won the Best Display award at the ceremony at the Mullingar Park Hotel. Shay’s business, SMD Detailing, had earlier won the Senior Category at the Donegal County Final, earning him his place on the national […]
Progress Flag to be flown for Letterkenny Pride
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THE Progress Flag will be flown over Letterkenny Public Services Centre for the upcoming Letterkenny Pride festival. A motion to fly the flag during Letterkenny Pride, which takes place later this month, was passed at today’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. The call came from Independent Cllr Declan Meehan and was seconded by 100% Redress […]
Man assaulted on Letterkenny Main Street
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault in Letterkenny during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident is reported to have taken place on Lower Main Street at approximately 2.50am on Sunday, May 10. A man reported that he was assaulted while standing in the area by another man described as being […]
Daragh Curley leaves his mark with the Donegal News
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It’s his last day with the Donegal News for St Eunan’s College student Daragh Curley. He joined us at the beginning of the year as part of his work placement from Transition Year and quickly became a valued member of the team. Concentrating mainly on sport, Daragh wrote stories and features for our sports pages […]