Those delivering adult education programmes in Donegal are demanding more pay and yesterday joined a national protest outside Dáil Éireann calling for the same conditions as their post-primary counterparts. The protest moved from Leinster House to the Department of Further and Higher Education on St Stephen’s Green where teachers from across the country, including Donegal, […]
Leona’s legacy: “Stolen Dreams” supports charities
In honour of her memory, the late Leona Harper continues to support charities that bravely helped during the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, raising much-needed funds. A donation of €3,000 has been made to the CRITICAL Emergency Medical Response charity, with another €3,000 presented to K9 Search and Rescue NI. These contributions follow previous donations, including support […]
Former councillor Tony McDaid to contest election for Sinn Féin
It’s a case of ‘in with the old’ and ‘in with the new’ as Sinn Féin’s preparations for the forthcoming local elections in Donegal saw the selection of three more candidates last evening. Former councillor and long-time party member Tony McDaid is one of three candidates chosen to contest the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District election. He […]
Donegal campaigners travelling to Dublin for pro-Palestinian rally
Donegal branch members of the Ireland Palestinian Solidarity Campaign will travel to Dublin on Saturday to take part in a national demonstration as the situation in Gaza deteriorates by the hour. Speaking to Donegal News ahead of the event organiser Fadl Mustapha expressed frustration that concerns being expressed by campaigners in Donegal appear to be […]
Staff and customers ‘devastated’ that Veritas to close in Letterkenny
The Letterkenny shop which first opened in 1988 is to close with the loss of eight jobs.
Life to begin at last for cardiac patient
Letterkenny man hopes to get life-saving sugery after suffering 15 cardiac arrests in just one year.
Traffic restrictions will be in place at O’Donnell Park
A road closure will be in place from Kernans Spar, Lower Main Street to O’ Donnell Park from 12pm with limited access for local traffic.
€36 million allocated for Donegal’s roads
Donegal County Council has been allocated €36.22 million in funding for improving and maintaining roads across the county.
Department of Public Health probing meningococcal case
THE Department of Public Health West and North West is responding to two cases of confirmed infection and one probable case of infection of meningococcal disease in the West. Public Health were notified of the cases in early February, and concerns three teenagers. Close contacts have identified by Public Health and offered preventive treatment as appropriate. […]
Government must recommit to funding A5 on a 50/50 basis
“The A5 upgrade is a key priority for Sinn Féin,” said Pearse Doherty TD.