President Michael D Higgins has praised staff and students in Milford for their ‘tenacity and courage’ in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy. President Higgins visited Mulroy College in Milford this morning. The school lost two students and two parents of students in the Creeslough explosion and in his address to students, he paid tribute […]
Trains could be set to return to Donegal
IT seems trains could be set to return to Donegal as the All Island Rail review appears to recommend a line be installed between Letterkenny and Derry. The Journal reports that the review, which is in draft form at present, recommends a railway link between Letterkenny and Derry. The review, which has been leaked ahead […]
Strabane Lifford Half Marathon to go ahead
THE annual Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will now go ahead, it has been confirmed. Sources said earlier this week that the event was to be cancelled due to budgetary pressures. But Sinn Féin MLA Michaela Boyle has just confirmed that the run will now go ahead. Advertisement “I am delighted to receive confirmation that the […]
Major project for St Eunan’s GAA Club goes out to tender
THE chairman of St Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny has said the green light to a new playing field is a boost for the sporting fraternity and entire community. John Haran was speaking to the Donegal News after Donegal County Council gave the go-ahead to the development in Ballymacool.Applicant Charlie McAteer on behalf of St Eunan’s GAA […]
Turkish barbers start collections after devastating earthquakes
TWO Turkish men who have made Donegal their home have started collections for their native country which has been hit by devastating earthquakes. Turkish barbers Sahabettin Kurt and Melvut Kus who are both living in Donegal have organised for collections in their respective barbers in Letterkenny and Kerrykeel. Sahabettin, has been living in Donegal for […]
New Assistant Commissioner appointed to the North West
Detective Chief Superintendent Cliona Richardson has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner for the North West Region. Cliona Richardson is currently a Detective Chief Superintendent and is head of the Liaison and Protection Section of the Garda Síochána. She has been promoted to replace Michael McElgunn who is set to transfer to Garda National Crime & […]
Irish based charity confirms death of 26 colleagues in earthquake
GOAL, the Irish-based international humanitarian organisation, with long-term operations in Southern Turkey and NW Syria has confirmed 26 GOAL colleagues have lost their lives in the Turkey-Syria earthquake. The earthquake struck the region last Monday and more than 20,500 people are confirmed to have died in the 7.8 magnitude quake. Goal says Teams are still working around […]
Ballyshannon Community Hopsital almost complete
The 80 bed Ballyshannon Community Hospital is nearing completion. It is anticipated the building will be completed by March/April 2023 with a handover phase to be agreed with staff after completion. Advertisement The HSE confirmed there are a number of finishing touches underway including floor coverings, fitting final furniture, preparatory works […]
‘No Dogs Allowed’ Campaign to continue until authorities take action
THE IFA have re-launched their campaign on dog control after IFA President Tim Cullinan criticised the failure of the authorities to tackle what is a growing problem on farms. IFA began the ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign in 2021. Speaking about the issue, Tim said unfortunately, the situation has worsened over the last two years, with […]
Killybegs fishing industry calls for a fair deal for Ireland
As EU-Norway fisheries talks enter a fifth round, the Irish fishing industry has united to call for a fair deal for Ireland. Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Kilybegs based Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) says fishing industry representatives have worked closely together to press for a fair and meaningful reciprocal deal for Ireland. […]