LETTERKENNY Roads Policing Unit arrested four drivers at the weekend. The arrests were made on Friday and Saturday, prompting gardaí to issue a stark warning after the high number of arrests in a short period of time. One driver tested positive for cocaine and the other tested positive for cannabis on Friday. Advertisement Two drug-driving arrests […]
Politicians reflect on resounding No-No vote
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S government and opposition politicians are being accused of running scared after they failed to attend the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday to witness the counting of votes in the duel referendums. Aontú’s Mary T Sweeney, who campaigned for a No-No result, says her delegation remained present throughout the day as a sign […]
Donegal delivers the biggest No-No
BY JEROME HUGHES THE political establishment in Donegal is reeling this morning as supporters of two key constitutional changes faced crushing defeat at the weekend, with the county delivering the biggest No-No vote in the country. 84% of voters in Donegal rejected the Care Referendum, while an overwhelming 80% said no in the Family Referendum. […]
Inspirational Donegal woman is Mayo Person of the Year
A Donegal woman has been named as the Mayo Person of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony held in the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin at the weekend. Rita Casey from Malin Head, raised €22,300 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation while taking part in last year’s Dublin City Marathon. Rita is a member of […]
Jimmy Brogan to contest local elections as independent candidate
Jimmy Brogan, administrative assistant for Deputy Thomas Pringle, has announced that he will contest the local elections in the Donegal Municipal District as an independent candidate. “As a Donegal man who has worked with Deputy Thomas Pringle for the past 12 years, I have seen first-hand the issues that affect the people of South Donegal […]
BREAKING: Fire Services tackling major blaze at popular Castlefinn Bar
FIRE SERVICES are currently tackling a major blaze at Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn. The Donegal News have received reports that Main Street, Castlefinn is closed. More to follow.
Family Referendum in Donegal: No 39,181 – Yes 9,669
Donegal has recorded the highest ‘No’ vote in the country during the Family Referendum. Despite a total electorate of 123,452, only 40% of eligible voters cast their ballots, with just 49,363 turning out in Donegal. A staggering 80.21% of voters in the county opted for ‘No’ in the Family Referendum, while only 19.71% were in […]
Aspiring weaver trained in Donegal hopes to set up his own business
A DONEGAL-based weaving student with a keen interest in Irish culture is hoping to set up his own designer tweed business this summer. Once looking at weaving as a hobby, Dean Stapleton is now working towards making it his full time career. Beginning his weaving journey on a small table top loom, it wasn’t long until […]
New ambulance and first responders for Arranmore Island
MONDAY was a big day on Arranmore Island with the arrival of a new ambulance and the presentation of First Responder Certificates to ten local people who underwent the training course. The special presentation was held at CFFAM, Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh, the island’s Community Centre. The group of volunteers, led by John McCafferty, recently […]
