by Kate Heaney ON Friday, March 8 voters in Donegal and around the country will cast their ballot on two proposed changes to the Irish Constitution, changing an almost 100 year-old definition of what family can be and women’s roles. Coincidence or not, March 8 is also International Women’s Day! Advertisement Voters are being asked […]
Local Fianna Fáil want Blaney as EU candidate
by Kate Heaney DESPITE losing the Fianna Fáil nomination to become the party’s chosen candidate for the EU elections later this year by just 70 votes, Senator Niall Blaney is determined to see his name being the second party member added to the ballot for the Midlands North West EU constituency. The Fanad native believes […]
Donegal businesses win big at wedding awards
IT WAS a very successful night for Donegal businesses who took home awards across the board at this year’s Irish Wedding Awards. The event, now in its sixth year, was hosted by Creative Oceanic powered by Oceanic Events at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport. Letterkenny based business Weddings By Stevie Toye Logopix took home the […]
Ballybofey student one step closer to dream job
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL student has been selected to participate in the Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme in Spain. Cormac O’Donnell from Ballybofey is one of 30 successful candidates selected out of over 6,000 applicants. Advertisement Having a determination to fly from a young age, Cormac is now one step closer to his dream […]
Lifford filling station plans appealed
by Louise Doyle PROPOSED plans for a filling station in Lifford given the go-ahead by Donegal County Council have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Applicant Daly Brothers (Retail) Limited lodged planning permission in November 2023. Advertisement The proposed development comprised amendments to a number of conditions attached to a retention application submitted by the applicant […]
Speculation grows over next Bishop of Raphoe and diocese amalgamations
BY JEROME HUGHES SPECULATION is mounting regarding who will succeed Dr. Alan McGuckian as Bishop of Raphoe amid claims the Vatican might delay the decision in order to announce diocese amalgamations, a move that could signal the biggest shake-up of Irish Church structures in a generation. When Dr. McGuckian, pictured right, takes up his new […]
Donegal Recipient of Volunteers in Sport Award Announced
Damien Devine of Deele Community Anglers has been named the 2023 County Donegal recipient of the Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport Awards. Damien has taken angling in Donegal to another level, resulting in an exponential growth in the club’s membership. And as club development officer, he has enabled the club to become part […]
Fundraiser to help local family following New Year’s Day crash
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER has been launched to support a young family based in Kilmacrennan following a fatal car crash on New Year’s Day. Keith Higginbotham, originally from Kildare, was the first person to be killed on Irish roads in 2024. Advertisement The father of two was involved in a single vehicle crash on the M7 at […]
Breast Cancer Charity Ball surpasses all expectations
The organisers of the North West Breast Cancer Ball have said last December’s event surpassed all expectations and raised an amazing €15,081 for charity. Plans are already underway for the next charity ball on Friday, December 6, 2024 – and the organising committee are asking people to save the date. The 2023 event was the […]
Refurb of old Newton Health Centre
NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM Cllr Paul Canning this week welcomed the bringing back into use of the old Health Centre in the village. Renovations works are currently being carried out at the building which is located towards the northern end near the Garda Station. According to the HSE the building will be used as an administration hub for […]