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? […]
Donegal men encouraged to avoid isolation
by Jerome Hughes IT was a book launch with a difference as dozens of men from across Donegal gathered in Fintown to celebrate the publication of ‘Stories from the Sheds’. The book provides details on 24 Men’s Sheds in the county that are supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC). Advertisement The event included […]
Mother who campaigned to save St Joseph’s remembered as a ‘powerful advocate’
by Louise Doyle A DEVOTED Ballybofey mother who campaigned to stop the closure of St Joseph’s Community Hospital where her son was a resident, has been remembered for her kindness, perseverance and love for her family. Eileen Gallagher (91), late of Donegal Road, Ballybofey, was laid to rest in Drumboe Cemetery yesterday following Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary […]
McConalogue confident ahead of next election
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL minister Charlie McConalogue said he will go into the next elections believing he has “delivered” in a “serious way”. The Fianna Fáil politician has served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine since September 2020. Advertisement With local elections set to take place next year likely to be followed by […]
High number of Garda absences
by Louise Doyle THE Chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle has said the high number of sick leave absences among gardaí in the county are due to the pressures of the job. Figures obtained by the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveal 240 gardaí were absent from work due […]
Fundraising calendar launched in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING calendar with a twist was launched in Ramelton on Friday with all profits going towards the purchase of a town sweeper. The calendar, created by the participants of the Ramelton Community Employment Project, saw locals dressing up and striking a pose in numerous “iconic” locations around the town. Advertisement Working […]