BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S most senior garda has called on the community to ensure that adolescents are discouraged from consuming alcohol, and that measures are in place to look after those who do manage to become intoxicated. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan was speaking to the Donegal News on Friday in Letterkenny at the launch of […]
Tailbacks in Letterkenny as Bank Holiday traffic causes lengthy delays
Motorists are advised that traffic is extremely heavy in and around Letterkenny this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. The town played host to the North West 10k earlier this morning and traffic restrictions were in place before and during the event. However, despite those restrictions being lifted, there are now tailbacks in parts of the town […]
AIB Future Sparks award for St. Eunan’s College
St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny has won a top prize at the inaugural AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards. The awards, celebrating schools that give back to the community, took place in Croke Park on Wednesday, having received a staggering 123 submissions from 103 schools across the country. Transition Year students at St. Eunan’s College initiated […]
3,956 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal
THERE are 3,956 Ukrainian refugees in County Donegal, the second highest number in the country after Kerry. New figures, given to the Irish Independent by the Department of Integration, show that Kerry is hosting the largest number of Ukrainians, 6,195. Next is Donegal with 3,956. The figures don’t include Ukrainians in Donegal who may have […]
Motorist arrested and car seized by Letterkenny Gardaí
MEMBERS of the Letterkenny Garda Roads Policing Unit last night arrested a motorist on suspicion of drink driving and seized the driver’s car. The Garda Active Mobility app initially confirmed to gardaí that the car was not insured. Also, the driver does not hold a valid driving licence and court proceedings are to follow. Gardaí […]
PIC SPECIAL: New wheelchair and hoist officially unveiled at Murvagh beach
MURVAGH Beach, one of Donegal’s most beautiful locations, will be more accessible than ever this summer thanks to a new wheelchair and hoist which were officially unveiled at a special event at the beach on Friday. Terry McGroarty, Ballintra did the honours by cutting the ribbon at the launch. It was Terry’s first time on […]
COLUMN: Life is rarely a perfect score sheet – and the same applies at exam time
By Louise Flanagan I recently read a quotation credited to Leah McDermott: “Let’s stop glorifying academic success and start praising our kids for the weird and wonderful interests and talents that make them uniquely who they are. This is how we inspire the next generation of artists, problem solvers, and creative, joyful souls.” It struck […]
Donegal is third favourite staycation
DONEGAL has been crowned the third best staycation spot in Ireland. With the rise of staycations in recent years, many Irish holidaymakers are opting to explore the beauty of their own country – from the breathtaking landscapes of Donegal to the buzzing streets of Dublin. And now, according to new survey research from Betfair Casino, 22 per […]
Donegal set to host Irish National Sheep Dog Trials
DONEGAL is set to host the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials this August as SSE Renewables is named as the principal sponsor. The trials, organised by a voluntary Donegal Committee comprised of members of the International Sheep Dog Society, are being held in Clonmany from August 22 to 24. The annual event will see 150 sheep […]
Oona Hyland’s exhibition opens at An Gailearaí
An exhibition by well-known artist Oona Hyland entitled ‘Active Forgetting’ was launched at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair at the weekend. Oona, who spent many years involved in the art scene in Donegal where she dedicated her practice to printmaking, unveiled a new solo body of work which includes film, sculpture, installation as well as […]