AN Bord Pleanala has granted an extension of time to apply for substitute consent to Planree Ltd, who are the developers of the windfarm at Meenbog near Ballybofey. The site saw a significant bog slide in November 2020 which led to Donegal County Council taking High Court proceedings against the developers for unauthorised development. Work […]
Gaoth Dobhair native is new face of TG4’s children’s news programme
by Kate Heaney A GAOTH Dobhair law graduate has become the new face of TG4’s children’s news programme which brings Irish language news into primary school classrooms and includes the pupils in news broadcasts. Presenter Joseph Mac Aoidh started with Nuacht Cúla4 two weeks ago and is loving it. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News […]
Proud history of Blake’s Bar recognised at Vintners’ Association dinner dance
By Diarmaid Doherty THE owner of Blake’s Bar in Letterkenny, Kevin Blake said he was humbled and very proud that his pub has been honoured with a special award by the Donegal Vintners’ Association. The premises at 50 Upper Main Street has remained in the same family ownership for over 180 years – a remarkable […]
Castlefinn business a “ticking time bomb” due to flooding issue
By Dionne Meehan A CASTLEFINN restaurant has described their business as being a “ticking time bomb” as a result of an on-going flooding issue. Operating in the heart of Castlefinn for the past 35 years, McGlynn’s Restaurant has become a household staple for the locals. Advertisement With many depending on the restaurant for a hot […]
100 day swim for Dungloe Community Hospital
by Kate Heaney RANNAFAST woman Elaine Boyle has swam in the sea at Boat Strand near Carrickfin for the past 84 days without a break, in her bid to make it 100 days straight and raise money for a very worthy local cause. Elaine will complete her one hundredth day in a row swim on […]
Slow start for local election campaigns
by Kate Heaney WITH local elections for Donegal County Council expected to take place in May or June of this year, political parties and independent candidates have begun planning as to who might fill the 37 seats on the local authority. Sinn Féin, who currently hold ten seats, are planning to field up to 18 […]
Donegal musician set to “rock” tonight’s Eurosong special
DONEGAL musician Aisling Jarvis is set to “rock out” on tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong alongside her “bestie” Ailsha. Taking to social media earlier in the week, Aisling described the experience as being the “coolest thing ever”. Aisling, who is the daughter of Clannad’s Moya Brennan, is a singer, producer and composer who is based […]
Ramelton Café’s creation a big hit with award winning chef
By Dionne Meehan AWARD winning Chef Gary O’Hanlon’s ‘perfect chip shop order’ is a “single sausage, curry tap” out of Steve’s Café in Ramelton. Discussing his favourite chip shop order on his podcast ‘Dishing it out’, the Ramelton man educated fellow chef, Gareth Mullins, about the local delicacy. Advertisement In this week’s episode, Gary spoke […]
More power cuts leave parts of Glencolmcille and Buncrana without supply
By Diarmaid Doherty Around 250 homes and businesses are without electricity at present in the Glencolmcille and Buncrana areas after a serious of power cuts this morning. In Glencolmcille 75 customers have no power while in Buncrana, three separate faults reported this morning have left 176 customers with no electricity. Advertisement At one stage this […]
New album this year to feature work of late Paul Mooney
by Louise Doyle A NEW album set to be released later this year will poignantly feature the work of talented Ramelton musician Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a car collision just over one month ago. Paul, aged 30, late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road […]