By Róise Collins A group of business owners in the Twin Towns have joined forces to strengthen their collective voice against the challenges facing their sector. The united businesses have together formed a new branch of the main Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce called Stronger Together. Advertisement Local business woman Tracey Alexander, who together […]
First Dubai entrant wins Mary from Dungloe title
By Eoin McGarvey A Dubai based but Glasgow born primary school teacher who has strong connections with Co. Donegal was selected as the 56th Mary from Dungloe on Sunday night. Adele Morgan, 28, was chosen by the judges from the 14 wonderful entries who represented Irish centres throughout the world and here at home. Advertisement With […]
Letterkenny’s London Rose prepares for Tralee
By Róise Collins With the 2023 Mary from Dungloe Festival drawn to a close, all eyes have shifted south of the country for the next fix of Irish pageantry as the Rose of Tralee makes a much anticipated return to our television screens. There is a great excitement locally as Donegal woman Amy Gillen will […]
Common sense needed to solve Glenveagh parking issues – claim
LOCAL businesses and tourist providers around Glenveagh National Park and the west of the county this week condemned “the lack of common sense” at the popular tourist attraction which saw a ‘car park full’ notice being displayed on a number of days over recent weeks. This led potential tourists to turn around and drive away […]
Ramelton’s new futuristic look divides opinion
By Dionne Meehan OPINIONS were divided at the weekend when illustrations of the Ramelton Flood Relief Scheme were presented to the public. Some locals feel the proposed changes will take away from the town’s historic feel, while others have welcomed the plans. Advertisement The purpose of the scheme is to alleviate the risk of flooding […]
‘Level of staffing at LUH unsafe for both the staff and patients’ – union
By Emma Ryan A HEALTHCARE trade union representative has warned that Letterkenny University Hospital requires at least 67 additional nurses to operate at a “safe level”. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has told the Donegal News it has been confirmed to them that 67 nurses are required in the medical, surgical and emergency […]
Uisce Éireann to begin work in The Rosses this month
Works to improve the supply of raw water from Lough Keel to Crolly Water Treatment Plant is set to commence this month. The works will give locals and visitors alike an improved confidence in the security of their water supply. Uisce Éireann crews are scheduled to arrive in The Rosses at the end August to […]
Register online for free GP care for children aged 6 and 7
Families and guardians can register online for free GP Care for children aged 6 and 7 for the first time from today. The HSE is encouraging families and guardians to make online applications for a GP Visit Card for all children in this age group from today via the HSE website hse.ie/gpvisitcards “Our staff have […]
Historic medal celebrates daring rescue off Donegal
Seán Boner showing Una McGarrigle the gold medal that was presented to his grandfather John Boyle, at the County Donegal Historical Society recent field day at Inishbofin Island. Seán’s grandfather John Boyle of Arranmore Island was presented with the gold medal in 1941 by the Dutch Government on behalf of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands […]
Ballybofey grandfather and grandson to represent Ireland at World Sheepdog Trials
By Dionne Meehan A GRANDFATHER and grandson duo from Ballybofey will be representing Ireland at the prestigious World Sheepdog Trials in County Down next month. Sammy Long and his grandson Sam Fagan, who is the youngest competitor in the Senior Cup Competition, said they are “honoured and immensely proud” to be representing Team Ireland this […]