A TEAM of marine scientists from Loughs Agency and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) set sail aboard Ireland’s national research vessel, the RV Tom Crean, for a week-long scientific expedition in the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland. The research cruise set off from Foyle Port last week and redeployed underwater listening devices allowing scientists to […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of fatal St Johnston collision
An online fundraiser has been launched for the families of the victims of the fatal road traffic collision in St Johnston on Tuesday. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter, both aged 18, died in the collision involving a car and a lorry on the R236 in the village at around 11.15pm. Their funerals are to take […]
Donegal man killed in latest crash on the North’s A5
THE man who died in a crash on the road between Omagh and Ballygawley this week has been named locally. Brighton Mafuta, who was 36, died in a two-vehicle collision at the junction of the A5 and Garvaghey Bridge Road on Monday night. He was the 58th person to have been killed on A5 since […]
FRESH TAKE: Shared Island tourism announcement is constructive investment in our important storytelling
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Nationally, headlines from last week’s Shared Island tourism announcement centred on funding for the Derry Girls experience at the Tower Museum. It’s understandable given the popularity of the TV show. But there was a strong Donegal story in the same announcement, too. Just over €1 million was awarded to four projects in the county: Oakfield […]
‘You never know when someone you love might need the service’
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IN March last year, Caolán McFadden picked up a pair of running shoes for the first time. One year later, he has set his sights on his first marathon. “This time last year I couldn’t even run a 5k,” the Meenlaragh man told the Donegal News. And before he knew it, he was hooked. “Once […]
Donegal historical site used to film Kingfishr’s new music video
By Elisha Devlin Kingfishr’s newly released music video to their new single ‘The Blade’, released this morning, showcases a stunning Donegal location and Irish stars. The music video for ‘The Blade’ was filmed at An Grianán of Aileach stone ringfort in Inishowen and at Grainán Stables in Derry. An Grianán of Aileach stone ringfort offers a […]
HIQA raises staffing and governance concerns at two Donegal respite centres
Concerns were raised regarding staff and nursing vacancies of respite centres in Donegal during recent inspections by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). Three respite centres in the county received unannounced inspections. The HSE run facilities include Riverwalk Respite House, Fernhill Respite House and Ballymacool Respite House. Advertisement In Fernhill Respite House, those availing of […]
‘Countless skillsets will be left untapped in migrant and new communities’
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CONCERNS have been raised over the slashing of funding for English language classes and how this will act as a barrier to integration and employment in Donegal. ETB Staff nominee Joanne Donaghy raised concerns at Monday’s meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board regarding the “huge reduction” in funding for ESOL classes. ESOL is […]
Work ongoing to lift Boil Water Notice on Culdaff Public Water Supply
UISCE Éireann is continuing remedial works at Culdaff Water Treatment Plant as efforts progress to lift the Boil Water Notice on the Culdaff Public Water Supply. Following high turbidity in the water which affected the treatment process at the plant, the notice was issued on February 17 to protect the health of approximately 1,300 customers […]
Little Angels on track to come under ETB patronage by September
PREPARATORY work is continuing as Little Angels is on track to become the first primary school in Donegal to come under the patronage of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Monday’s meeting of the Board of the ETB heard that the executive are currently working their way through the extensive due diligence documents. Cllr […]