By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL native who lives in Australia has successfully completed a grueling 1000 kilometre run from Sydney to Melbourne. Kevin Bonnar took part in a charity run from Sydney to Melbourne over ten days to raise vital funds for mental health charity, Holla Foundation. The 41-year-old was born in Letterkenny University Hospital and […]
Donegal drivers have fewest penalty points – RSA
By Róise Collins DRIVERS in Donegal are the least likely to have penalty points on their driving licence when compared to motorists from any other county in Ireland. Just over one in ten of all drivers from Donegal have been detected committing a road traffic offence, recent figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have revealed. Advertisement […]
Donegal farmers are recognised for dairy farming excellence
DAIRY farming family, Brian Gallagher and his sons Stephen and Mark from Castlefinn have been acknowledged for dairy farming excellence at the annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards. Brian, Stephen, and Mark received the award for Lowest TBC in Liquid Milk. The family milk 109 Holstein Friesian cows on 80-hectare of land in Castlefinn and have plans […]
THE VET’S ADVICE: Identifying grass tetany in cattle
WITH the days getting warmer grass is finally beginning to grow (at long last!) but with that so does the incidence of grass tetany for lactating cows. Grass tetany also known as grass staggers, lactation tetany or spring tetany is a metabolic disease caused by a magnesium deficiency usually after grazing lush grass. Magnesium is needed for proper muscle and nerve function so low levels in the blood cause ‘tetanic spasms’ […]
Roscommon eviction case: Donegal man is found guilty
A DONEGAL man is one of three men who have been convicted of multiple offences carried out as part of a vigilante attack on men guarding a repossessed farmhouse in Roscommon five years ago. Following a trial that ran for over three months, the jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today returned its verdicts. PJ […]
Donegal could return to two constituencies with rise in population
CONFIRMATION that the population of the county has shown a five per cent increase could see a return of the Donegal North East and Donegal South West constituencies, and a return to six TDs in Donegal. The recently created Electoral Commission is already examining Dáil boundaries and is expected to report its findings by the […]
IFA encourage farmers to be SunSmart
As the Irish weather becomes increasingly warmer over the summer months, IFA National Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle is encouraging farmers to protect their skin from sun and reduce risk of skin cancer as they work outdoors. “Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland with almost 13,000 cases […]
Turning ‘frantic’ voice notes into a successful podcast
TWO best friends who turned their frantic voice notes into a popular podcast are close to celebrating one year of providing listeners with a weekly dose of ‘light-hearted good craic’. Marie Shields is from Glen, Carrigart and Trish Geraghty (pictured below) is originally from Mayo but is now living in Rosnakill. The pair launched the ‘No Other […]
Water safety appeal from Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland for bank holiday weekend
THE Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal as people are expected to enjoy the water this bank holiday weekend. Even in good weather, water temperatures remain cold and the organisations have advised that those taking part in any water-based activity should make sure they have the proper […]
‘Volunteers in action’ photography competition launched
THE Donegal Volunteer Centre have launched their third annual photography competition in collaboration with the Donegal County Museum and the Donegal News. This year’s theme is ‘Photographing Volunteers in Action’ and will highlight the hard work volunteers do in our communities. “The Volunteer Centre are delighted to offer this competition because it is a chance for […]