DONEGAL Fish are set to transform the processing of pelagic fish and create 30 new jobs at its new €8.9 million Killybegs facility. Donegal Fish will use automation and technology, along with a newly skilled workforce, to process and add value to raw materials on-site at a state-of-the-art facility, which will open this October. Fish […]
Seven men due in court charged with shooting of PSNI officer
SEVEN men who have been charged with the attempted murder of Deputy Chief Inspector John Caldwell are due to appear in court today. Caldwell was shot several times while putting footballs into his car at a sports complex in Omagh on February 22. The PSNI have said that two men aged 28, and five men aged […]
Third water burst in 12 days at Raymochy Rosbracken supply
WORK is currently underway to fix a burst pipe in the Raymochy Rosbracken area. This is the third burst in 12 days as residents continue to be plagued with ongoing water supply issues. Uisce Eireann are currently at the scene of the burst and working to resolve the issue. Advertisement The utility has recently put […]
Almost €20m for Donegal’s 2023 Health Capital Plan
DONEGAL will receive almost €20m in funding under the 2023 Health Capital Plan. This puts Donegal in the top 10 of counties funded in 2023. The funding will be allocated throughout the county including an extension to Donegal Hospice and increasing capacity at the LUH Renal Dialisis Unit from 14 to 21. Advertisement Commenting, Minister […]
Temperatures set to soar
IT’S time to dig out last year’s summer clothes, inflate the pool and get the factor 50 sun-cream on because this week is expected to be a real scorcher. Although there was much disappointment from missing out on the sunshine at the weekend, Met Éireann has confirmed this week’s weather will make up for it. […]
Lucky Donegal winner scoops €250,000
THE National Lottery are urging all Donegal players to check their tickets after a lucky player scooped last night’s Lotto Plus 2 top prize worth a staggering €250,000. The winning quick pick ticket was purchased at the Doherty’s Centra store in Moville in Co. Donegal. The winning numbers for last night’s (27th May) Lotto Plus […]
‘Park and Ride’ system would ease Letterkenny’s traffic problems – Cllr
A Letterkenny councillor has said the town’s ongoing traffic problems could be eased if a ‘park and ride’ system was introduced for daily commuters. Lengthening traffic queues at different locations around the town have long caused frustration for road-users, with the problems at their worst during the morning and evening rush times. But Cllr. Donal […]
Fundraiser launched after tragic death of young Donegal woman in America
A FUNDRAISER launched to bring home a young Donegal woman who passed away in North Carolina has raised over $10,000. Donegal native Leanne Stapleton passed away after she suffered a cardiac arrest just two days before her 40th birthday and was placed on life support for 14 days. The mother of one had battled throughout her […]
Popular Tory Island art gallery to reopen
A COLLECTION of artwork spanning three generations is to be showcased at the re-opening of the popular Gailearaí Dixon on Tory Island next weekend. Tory based artist Nóirín Meenan has been busy restoring the gallery which closed over five years ago. Her vision was to celebrate the work of both past and present artists. This […]
New book detailing the history of Manorcunningham to be launched
by Kate Heaney A FASCINATING history of the Manorcunningham area, collected by pupils of Scoil Phroinnseas Naofa, Magherabeg over more than 20 years is published in a book which will be launched next Thursday, June 1 at the school. ‘Our Place, Our Space, Our Location’ is a collection of stories and personal reflections which captures the […]