by Louise Doyle DONEGAL Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is tackling the issue of consent among students through a series of new initiatives. ATU Donegal is this week hosting its first ever Sexual Health in First Term (shift) programme in a bid to raise awareness around sexual health and consent. It comes as latest figures contained in Sexual Assault […]
Donegal Sheep Farmer Elected Chair of IFA Sheep Committee
The Vice Chair of the IFA Sheep Committee Adrian Gallagher has been elected Chair of the Sheep Committee. At a meeting in the Irish Farm Centre today, the Chair of the Sheep Committee Kevin Comiskey announced that he was stepping down as he has decided to pursue a nomination to run in the local elections […]
Community groups demand priority status for Donegal amid claims of neglect
by Jerome Hughes DONEGAL was once again branded ‘the forgotten county’ during a public meeting held in Glenties this week, with accusations of neglect directed at both the Irish Government and EU authorities. The event on Monday evening, addressing rural decline, drew a variety of community groups along with concerned citizens. Advertisement The meeting heard farmers […]
Joint Effort by Donegal Gardai and PSNI to Enhance Road Safety
Gardai in Donegal and the PSNI are urging motorists to prioritise safety, emphasising the importance of slowing down, wearing seatbelts, and abstaining from alcohol before driving. A collaborative cross-border road safety initiative, launched this morning at the Donegal-Derry border in Bridgend, focuses on addressing speeding motorists. At the launch, Milford-based Garda Supt. David Kelly, highlighted […]
Donegal routes to be gritted this evening
Donegal County Council have announced that roads are to be gritted tonight. The following routes will be gritted from 8PM on Thu. 16/11: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: […]
C-Pen Reader Pens now available to borrow from your local Donegal Library
Donegal County Library Service is making reading easier with a C-Pen, now available to borrow from your local library branch. As part of our commitment for inclusive technology available to all, the C-Pen is a reader pen which scans and then reads text aloud to assist with independent reading. Reader pens are designed to promote […]
No grants to refurbish vacant properties drawn down
NO GRANTS to refurbish vacant properties in Donegal have been drawn down since the government scheme began, new figures have revealed. Since July 2022 only 21 grants under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Scheme have been drawn down nationally, with no grants drawn down at all in Donegal. The scheme may award a grant of €50,000 […]
Chilli Lounge named Best Indian Restaurant in Ulster
CAVAN restaurant the Chilli Lounge has been named Best Indian Restaurant in Ulster at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023. Taking place at the Castleknock Hotel last week, there were 43 awards up for grabs across numerous categories. Finalists travelled from all over the island of Ireland for the awards, representing food from China, Japan, India, […]
Frustrated Councillor pens letter to Minister
By Róise Collins FRUSTRATION is continuing to grow regarding the lack of progress on the new water treatment plant in Falcarragh. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Michael McClafferty said these delays, which could last years, will continue until a foreshore license is granted. Advertisement The independent Councillor claimed that the delays, which have now […]
Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland to visit Letterkenny
THE Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, will visit Letterkenny later this month to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. The event is being hosted at the Regional Cultural Centre on Wednesday, November 29 at 6pm and will include a screening of a Palestinian short film followed […]