Inquest into the death of Private Rooney opens


AN inquest into the death of Private Seán Rooney opened in Dublin on Tuesday and was adjourned until September 20. The 24 year old soldier from Newtowncunningham was killed when the convoy he was travelling in came under fire in Lebanon on December 14, 2022. A lawyer for Private Rooney’s family said the inquest should […]

TEN-T Project is set to move to planning stage


A MAJOR Donegal infrastructure project has been given Cabinet approval to move to planning stage. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN–T) Priority Route Improvement Project proposes to provide a sustainable and inclusive transport network. It will also address critical transport deficiencies along three targeted sections of existing TEN-T/national route – the Twin Towns By-Pass, Letterkenny to Manorcunningham and […]

Donegal company refutes claims it breached employment practices


by Kate Heaney THE Director of Donegal based company DPPS Contracts yesterday refuted claims they breached proper employment practices after their company was named in the Seanad. Johnny McCafferty and Kevin McCafferty’s company provide BAM and other major contractors with construction workers. Advertisement Their company was named in the Seanad by Senator Paul Garvan along […]

Pat the Cope Gallagher confirms General Election bid


Pat the Cope Gallagher has confirmed he is to seek the Fianna Fáil nomination to be a candidate in the next General Election. Confirming his election bid this week, Pat the Cope said: “It was an honour to have been nominated by the party members and I greatly appreciate the support that I have received […]

Taoiseach Simon Harris ‘proud’ to address MacGill Summer School


AN Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the MacGill Summer School that attending such an event is “an important rite of passage for any Irish politician”. Speaking at the annual Glenties event, Mr Harris spoke of the importance of finding solutions in a ever challenging world. “I remember coming here in 2016, shortly after becoming Minister […]

National crime helpline sees contact from Donegal


A CRIME helpline which has seen a surge in contact relating to extortion, hate crime and fraud has received calls from Donegal. The national Crime Victims Helpline (CVH) 2023 Annual Report details an increase in contacts relating to extortion and blackmail, particularly in relation to ‘sextortion’ in 2023, with 197 contacts in 2023, compared to 69 in 2022 and […]

More than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla, figures show


by Louise Doyle THERE were more than 2,500 referrals from Donegal to Tusla’s Child Protection and Welfare Service in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News by Tusla show there were 2,572 referrals from Donegal last year to its Child Protection and Welfare Service. Advertisement The highest number of referrals were made by a member of An […]

Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Kilmacrennan


GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following last week’s fatal collision in Kilmacrennan. The collision occurred on the N56 in Kilmacrennan at approximately 11.50pm on Wednesday, July 17. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two cars. Advertisement “The driver (male, 70’s) and passenger (female, 70’s) in one of the […]

Donegal workers among 6,000 who upskilled in 2023 – report


EMPLOYEES in Donegal were among 6,000 others who undertook upskilling with Skillnet Ireland in 2023. Over 6,000 people and 1,500 businesses in counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo participated in upskilling with a Skillnet Ireland Business Network last year. Figures from the Skillnet Ireland Annual Report 2023, reveal the national agency for workforce development delivered over 39,800 training days […]