Independent Ireland facing uphill battle in Donegal as key figures unimpressed


Independent politicians in Donegal appear underwhelmed by Ireland’s newest political party, which vows to disrupt the establishment. Independent Ireland was officially registered last November, founded by Cork South West TD Michael Collins and Limerick County TD Richard O’Donoghue. Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has just become the party’s third Teachta Dála. Donegal’s sole Independent TD, Thomas […]

€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland


Household waste recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by […]

Donegal adult educators demand equal pay during Dublin protest


Those delivering adult education programmes in Donegal are demanding more pay and yesterday joined a national protest outside Dáil Éireann calling for the same conditions as their post-primary counterparts. The protest moved from Leinster House to the Department of Further and Higher Education on St Stephen’s Green where teachers from across the country, including Donegal, […]

Leona’s legacy: “Stolen Dreams” supports charities


In honour of her memory, the late Leona Harper continues to support charities that bravely helped during the 2022 Creeslough tragedy, raising much-needed funds. A donation of €3,000 has been made to the CRITICAL Emergency Medical Response charity, with another €3,000 presented to K9 Search and Rescue NI. These contributions follow previous donations, including support […]

Former councillor Tony McDaid to contest election for Sinn Féin


It’s a case of ‘in with the old’ and ‘in with the new’ as Sinn Féin’s preparations for the forthcoming local elections in Donegal saw the selection of three more candidates last evening. Former councillor and long-time party member Tony McDaid is one of three candidates chosen to contest the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District election. He […]

Donegal campaigners travelling to Dublin for pro-Palestinian rally


Donegal branch members of the Ireland Palestinian Solidarity Campaign will travel to Dublin on Saturday to take part in a national demonstration as the situation in Gaza deteriorates by the hour. Speaking to Donegal News ahead of the event organiser Fadl Mustapha expressed frustration that concerns being expressed by campaigners in Donegal appear to be […]