A NUMBER of road closures will be in place to facilitate the 27th North West 10k this coming Bank Holiday Monday. The fundraising event starts at 11am, and takes place in the environs of Letterkenny urban area. It attracts huge numbers each year and another big crowd is expected on Monday. Advertisement Gardaí have said traffic restrictions […]
Letter to Editor: Donegal going well, but lack of investment in facilities embarrassing
AS Donegal GAA supporters prepare for next Sunday’s Ulster Final meeting with Armagh in Clones, the Donegal News received a letter from fan Christy Galligan who still can’t understand why supporters are being forced to watch games in venues that offer facilities from a by-gone era. Here’s Christy’s letter in full: I had the honour […]
Campaign launched to retain services at busy Lifford charity
DUE to a lack of funding, concern has been expressed regarding the future of a key charity in Lifford that provides important community services to a broad area. The Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre is set to lose its Project Coordinator in June because money has dried up. The job of the coordinator is to oversee […]
Ramelton team from the past rekindles fond memories
The funeral took place in Letterkenny on Monday of proud Ramelton native Joey McBrearty – who features in this photograph of a football team in Ramelton from many years ago. At the funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie spoke so eloquently about Joey’s life, his many interests and his love for this […]
Stark reality of gambling addiction in Donegal under the spotlight
by Louise Doyle THE stark reality of gambling addiction in Donegal has come under the spotlight after it was revealed a support service provided therapeutic sessions to 2,591 people in the county last year. The Gambling Therapy and Support Service is a two-year pilot project operating from the Finn Valley Resource Centre. Advertisement The latest meeting of Donegal Joint […]
Oil spill on the Letterkenny to Ramelton road
We are receiving reports that there has been an oil spill on the Letterkenny to Ramelton road. Motorists are urged to drive with care.
Milford man Ricky Simms features in new film
A NEW film featuring Milford man Ricky Simms was released in Ireland this week. Celebrating everything great this country has to offer, ‘Quintessentially Irish’ delves into Ricky’s life showcasing how he went from living on his family’s farm in Milford to becoming the world’s leading sports agent, representing the likes of Usain Bolt and Mo […]
Emergency services will not face blockades during rally weekend
by Louise Doyle AMBULANCES and other emergency services will not be prevented in the course of their line of duty during rally weekend, the latest Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) has been told. Plans are underway to ensure that there will be no blockades to emergency services during the popular annual sporting event next month. Advertisement […]
Dog walkers are urged to avoid ‘extremely poisonous’ Rapeseed fields
IT is that time of year again where farmer’s fields have blossomed into pretty yellow flowers, also known as Rapeseed. Although it may be tempting to place your dog in the midst of these fields to take a scenic photo, pet owners are reminded that Rapeseed is extremely poisonous for dogs, especially in highly sensitive […]