THE heartbroken classmates of little Caitlin Strain, who passed away a few weeks ago, have been treated to a very special day out. Caitlin (9) lost her brave two-year battle with a brain tumour in November. The beautiful and vibrant youngster was a much-loved pupil of St Aengus’ National School in Bridgend, where she had […]
Donegal mother and daughter duo help judge Junior Eurovision Song contest
A Donegal mother and daughter braved the frost for a very special trip to Galway last weekend. Brí Carr and her daughter Caela were specially selected to sit on the Ireland judge’s panel for the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest but had to keep it secret until the live show last weekend. The event took […]
‘Quarry needs to be examined with fine tooth comb’
DEPUTY Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says he was astonished to learn that no forensic examination has been conducted of a quarry thought to be at the heart of the defective block scandal. The Sinn Féin TD was speaking following a meeting of the Joint Housing Committee. It was convened to discuss a recent audit of block makers in Donegal. Advertisement Nine sites were […]
Feedback wanted on major plan for Rathmullan
RATHMULLAN The Way Forward’ is seeking feedback following the recent submission of an application for Part 8 planning for the Rathmullan Regeneration Project. The plans, which are now available for viewing, sees the regeneration of the Abbey, Battery and Pier Hotel sites in Rathmullan. The plans detail the renewal, extension and repurposing of the Battery […]
Coffee drinking during lockdown sparks business idea for Donegal man
A LETTERKENNY teacher who has been living and working in Dubai for the past four years recently launched his own brand of coffee. The Hills Coffee, which already brings four coffees to the market, is delivered to hundreds of homes across all seven Emirates of the UAE each week. Conor Gibbons (30) from Hawthorn Heights […]
Exhibition showcases work of Ukrainians living in exile
A special auction of Ukrainian art will be held in An Grianán Theatre this Saturday, December 17 at 6pm. The auction will be opened by Irish Times journalist and writer, Michael Harding who will make a general reflection on art and the situation in Ukraine. The pieces selected for auction are part of the ‘Birds Flying […]
Plane sailing…Not a single item of contraband seized at Donegal Airport
COMMUTERS using Donegal Airport are among the most law-abiding in the world it seems. A Freedom of Information request has revealed that not a single item of contraband was seized at Carrickfinn between 2017 and 2021. The Donegal News asked the question after specialist gardaí intercepted a cocaine haul worth €8.4m that had been flown in […]
Crash victim to be laid to rest on Saturday
THE funeral of the Donegal man who died in a road traffic accident last month in Australia is set to take place tomorrow, December 17. Requiem mass is due to take place at 1pm in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. His remains will repose at his family home […]
Boil Water Notice issued for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Donegal County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by Rosses Regional Public Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice, arising out of operational and mechanical issues at Crolly Water Treatment Plant caused by the freezing weather conditions, has been put […]
Creeslough community pull together ahead of tough Christmas period
THE Creeslough community are coming together for Christmas with a series of fundraising events taking place over the holiday period. The events are kicking off tomorrow (Friday, December 16) with a Christmas Fair in Massinass Hall organised by Creeslough National School, from 5 to 8pm, all funds raised will go to the Creeslough Community Fund. There […]