MORE than 20,000 families in Donegal will receive a Double Child Benefit Payment tomorrow (Tuesday) to support them with the cost of living crisis. The measure means that €280 per child will be paid in respect of 43,966 children in the county. Minister Humphreys also announced the details for the Christmas Bonus, which will be […]
Letterkenny employee Kyle Burke clinches ‘One to Watch’ award
In a celebration of excellence, Kyle Burke from Letterkenny has emerged victorious, securing the prestigious “One to Watch” award at the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland. The black-tie event took place last week in Mayfair, London at the InterContinental Park Lane. This prestigious award recognizes Kyle as one of the rising stars within governance […]
Christmas tractor run to raise vital funds for St Bernadette’s School
By Dionne Meehan EVEN if she’s not red, it’s time to get her out of the shed for the Christmas Lights Tractor Run! It is that time of year again when tractors are being decorated instead of trees, lights are being untangled and people are digging deep for a very worthy cause. Advertisement All roads […]
Donegal woman arrives in Vietnam ahead of Miss Earth 2023
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S Layla Doherty has arrived in Vietnam ahead of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant. Crowned Miss Earth Ireland 2023 earlier in the year, Layla is set to represent the country in Miss Earth World at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Friday, December 22. Advertisement […]
Free service to help prevent scams
A NEW and free online service designed to prevent shoppers from being scammed has been launched. ‘CheckMyLink’ is a security tool built by Munster Technological University Cyber Skills in collaboration with Scam Adviser, An Garda Síochána and other partners. Shoppers are being advised to be vigilant while shopping online in the run up to Christmas. […]
Creeslough victims remembered in Donegal ETB’s annual report
THOSE who lost their lives in the Creeslough tragedy have been remembered in Donegal Education and Training Board’s (ETB) annual report. In her forward, Chief Executive of Donegal ETB, Anne McHugh recalled how she learned of the tragedy on October 7, 2022 in which 10 people died. “Our work with our tertiary cluster partners, ATU, Ulster University […]
Gardaí probe incident outside Ukrainian accommodation
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ are investigating all circumstances of a public order incident alleged to have occurred on Main Street, Falcarragh on Friday, November 24. In a video shared with the Donegal News, a man can be seen outside Ukrainian refugee accommodation in Falcarragh, wearing a balaclava, playing Irish rebel music and shouting “out, out, […]
Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating a fire at a house in Letterkenny which occurred yesterday evening, Sunday, December 3. In a statement sent to the Donegal News, Gardaí confirmed that no persons were injured during the incident. “Enquiries are ongoing,” a spokesperson said.
€300,000 for Donegal sports clubs
Five Donegal sports clubs have been allocated a total of €300,000 for the upgrading of their facilities under the CLÁR Programme. The clubs set to receive €50,000 each are CLG Chloich Cheann Fhaola, Castlefin Celtic FC, Glenswilly CLG, CLG Malainn, CLG Ghleann Fhinne and Gleneely Colts FC Sports and Leisure Club. Welcoming the allocations, Donegal […]
Actor, writer and director shares insight into the film industry
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, actor, writer and director Caroline Harvey provides an insight into the film industry in Ireland, how she started out, projects she is working on and how she feels the industry is changing. Hi Caroline, how are you? Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? […]