Over 50,000 people across Donegal will receive a January bonus this week as part of the Department of Social Protection’s efforts to support people with the cost of living. A Double Lump Sum Payment will be issued to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low income families. The payment was announced by Minister […]
Errigal College Triumphs in VEX Robotics Competition
In an electrifying display of engineering excellence, Errigal College’s robotics team clinched the top spot in the VEX Robotics North-West Regional Finals held at ATU Donegal on Wednesday, the 24th of January 2024. The winning team (Gabriele, Rachel, Veronica, Josephine and Andrea) showcased exceptional skill and strategic thinking as their robot tackled a series of […]
Community rallies after lightning strike in Newtown
By Diarmaid Doherty The newly formed committee elected to oversee a fundraising campaign for the families impacted by last week’s lightning strike in Newtowncunningham met for the first time on Sunday. It follows a public meeting held in the town on Friday night which attracted an attendance of around 160 people. Advertisement The campaign organiser, […]
Emergency works to be undertaken on Windy Hall Road
Emergency road works will be undertaken on the Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny on Monday. The road will be blocked in various locations from 8am to 4:30pm during emergency pot hole repairs. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “When patches are complete sections will be reopened. Expect long delays and avoid this area if […]
Donegal musician narrowly misses out on representing Ireland at Eurovision
DONEGAL musician Aisling Jarvis has narrowly missed out on representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Rocking out on tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong alongside her “bestie” Ailsha, their entry ‘Go Tobann’ came in second place following tonight’s public vote. Aisling, who is the daughter of Clannad’s Moya Brennan, is a singer, producer and composer […]
Two Donegal musicians in new season of Glór Tíre
DONEGAL will have two entrants among the eight emerging Country & Irish singers fighting it out for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Chelsea Evans from Dunfanaghy, and Jason McCahill from Ramelton, will appear on the 20th season of TG4’s long-running, hit Country music show, which begins broadcasting in March. Both performers […]
Art competition to shine a light on pedestrian and cyclist road safety
THE Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Finn Harps FC have once again teamed up to assist with the promotion of road safety with the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. The Road Safety Art competition invites young artists from Donegal’s Primary Schools, to create a piece of art that will raise awareness of how […]
Delayed repair to public streets lights
As a result of the recent storms and power outages, the ESB has issued a Safety Notice prohibiting any activity on its network. This has resulted in the delayed repair of public street lights. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “It would appear that in some locations there are significant numbers of lights out […]
Mary’s Meals launches compelling campaign
MARY’S Meals Ireland has launched a compelling new campaign documenting their self-funded trip to Malawi, which took place in November. Mary’s Meals Ireland is a dedicated movement of people committed to serving children a daily meal in their place of education from the world’s poorest communities. During the eye-opening visit, the group of Mary’s Meals supporters from all […]