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 […]
Funerals to take place of St Johnston collision victims
The funerals of the two teenagers killed in a collision in St Johnston on Tuesday night will take place this weekend. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhín Porter McLoone, both aged 18 and from the Shantallow area of Derry City, were killed when the car they were in collided with a lorry on the R236 road in […]
Competition winner claims 500 litres of heating oil
Evelyn McBride was the lucky winner of the 500 litres of home heating oil from O’Donnell Fuels in association with Donegal News. She met with the team at O’Donnells Mace at their newly opened state-of-the-art shop in Kilmacrennan earlier this week to collect her prize. Gavin O’Donnell, Paddy Robinson and Sara Doherty made the presentation. […]
Punched taxi driver in the face over fare
A MAN who assaulted a taxi driver after stating he had no money to pay the fare has been fined a total of €900 at Letterkenny District Court. Brandon Ndlovu faced a charge of assault and failing to pay the fare after having asked the driver to take him from Dunfanaghy to Letterkenny. Detailing evidence in […]