There will be a celebration of the Church Lane Historic Towns Initiative on Church Lane in Letterkenny this Friday, July 22 at 5 pm.
Tributes paid as ‘remarkable’ McGarvey turns 92
COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has received birthday wishes from the Seanad to mark his turning 92 years of age. The Ramelton man first entered politics as a member of Donegal County Council in 2004 when he was 73. He has successfully contested four general elections and last defended his seat in 2019 when he secured a final tally of 1,522 votes. […]
Irish Water is appealing to customers to conserve water
Irish Water is appealing to customers on Lough Mourne Water Supply to conserve water as increased demand continues to affect supply as the dry and warm weather continues. Irish Water is continuing to see high levels of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for the treated drinking water. Irish Water has been working closely with Donegal […]
Today expected to be the hottest day of the year
TODAY is set to be the hottest day of the year so far with Met Éireann predicting that temperatures in Donegal could reach thirty degrees. The tropical weather comes with an appeal for people to exercise caution at all times in and around water. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday meteorologist Aoife Kealy said the […]
Contract for €10.5 million Killybegs project awarded
THE contract for the €10.5 million pier extension project at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been awarded with works expected to get underway within weeks. The project will see the completion of a 120 metre long quay development at Smooth Point aimed at alleviating congestion during the peak fishing season. The multi-million euro contract has […]
Corruption allegations took council staff ‘to hell and back’
Corruption allegations made against council staff have taken a huge toll on them and their families, the authority’s most senior figure has said.
Unique fundraiser for Dungloe parochial hall
Built in 1913, it has served the people well as a parish and a community venue for various social, cultural, recreational and historical events.
Holidaymakers urged to take care as heatwave continues
Aine McGarvey from Loughanure arrived in Benidorm on Sunday where her boyfriend is on a month’s singing contract in a local Irish bar.
Gola Island swim for cancer flights
Open sea swimmers will take to the waters off Gola Island on Thursday, August 11 to swim to Carrickfin in aid of North West Cancer Flights.
Donegal Gaeltacht’s first pride festival next week
BRÓD na Gaeltachta is a festival highlighting the LGBTQI+ community, that has a programme of bilingual events which give pride and priority to people with Gaelic roots. The festival runs from July 18 to July 23. The first of these events to take place is “Walking and Conversation” with Sarah and Evan as they explore […]