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 […]
Criminal damage in Kilmacrennan
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Kilmacrennan in which the windscreen of a van was smashed and the lock tampered with. The van was parked up overnight between Kilmacrennan Health Centre and the entrance to Abbey Village when the incident occurred some time between 9pm on Saturday, August 5 and 10am the […]
Majella O’Donnell apologises for offence caused by her art
MAJELLA O’Donnell has apologised for any offence caused after being accused of cultural misappropriation in a painting she created. The wife of country music star, Daniel O’Donnell, Majella shared her artwork which features golden designs or circles and dots, on social media. In a tweet to broadcaster John Creedon, Majella said: “Sitting in my cabin in […]
Farmers’ Alliance to bring rural voices back into Irish politics
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL farmer has set up a new political party in a bid to bring rural voices back into Irish politics. Redcastle man Liam McLaughlin established the Farmers’ Alliance Group earlier this year as a result of fertiliser costs sky rocketing. Advertisement His aim was to import fertiliser from mainland Europe where […]
Six Donegal apprentices set to compete at Worldskills Ireland 2023 competition
SIX Donegal students and apprentices will put their talents and knowledge to the test this September, when they compete at Worldskills Ireland 2023. The country’s largest experiential skills, apprenticeships, and careers event takes place at the RDS, Dublin from September 20, and is expected to welcome over 22,000 people. Over 160 National Finalists will go […]
New apartment building and commercial unit for St. Johnston
A NEW apartment building and commercial unit is being proposed for St. Johnston. Planning permission has been sought for the building at Main Street, St. Johnston. Applicant Ajit Singh proposes to erect a building to consist of five apartments and a commercial unit consisting of two retail units. Advertisement The development would also include a […]
County Donegal Railway event in Killybegs
THE Killybegs History and Heritage Committee in association with Donegal Railway Museum are hosting a talk on the County Donegal Railway on Tuesday next, August 15, in Killybegs. The lecture by railway historian and Donegal Railway Museum board member, Jim McBride, is called ‘The County Donegal Remembered’. The presentation will cover the history of this […]
Hugely successful fundraisers for Doctors Without Borders
A MASSIVE €5,000 has been raised for Doctors Without Borders, the proceeds of which were raised through two launches of the CD ‘Healing Hands’ as well as generous donations. A second launch of the CD took place recently in Leo’s Tavern. It followed on from the highly successful launch in Rann na Feirste, launched by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, of Altan. […]