COMMUNITY groups and sporting clubs in Donegal will benefit from a €33 million funding package announced by the Department of Rural Development. The Community Centres Investment Fund is the largest ever capital investment in social facilities in Ireland, providing grants of up to €300,000 for works such as extensions, energy efficiency upgrades and improved access for people with […]
Michael McBride Elected Chairperson of Donegal ETB
Cllr Michael McBride was elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) at a board meeting this morning while Patsy McVicar was elected Deputy Chairperson. They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Barry Sweeny and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Cllr Martin Harley. Speaking about his election as Chairperson, Cllr Michael McBride said, “I would like to thank […]
First female Head of Enterprise leads the way
BRENDA Hegarty was recently appointed as the first female Head of Enterprise, with the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News she said that she recognises her responsibility and role as a “flag bearer” for females. “I do really believe if you can see it you can be it, and it’s important […]
Protect your water supply during the freezing weather
With the cold snap expected to continue for the next few days, Irish Water is reminding customers that there are some simple steps they can take to protect against frozen pipes and bursts – and stay safe, warm and comfortable this winter. The sub-zero temperatures in recent days have increased the number of frozen water […]
Five Donegal schools in Safe Routes to School Programme
FIVE Donegal schools have been included in the latest round of the safe routes to school programme. The programme aims to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities, alleviate congestion at the school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to school by providing improvements to walking and cycling facilities. […]
Owner of diner where dead mouse was found moves to explain closure order
THE owner of a cafe ordered to close after a dead mouse was found in a trap says it is the first time in 17 years there has been any issue with environmental health. An enforcement notice was served on The Waterfront Diner in St Johnston on November 2. The owner was told to shut by the […]
Sixty new jobs for Donegal Gaeltacht
ÚDARÁS na Gaeltachta has approved 60 new jobs for the Donegal Gaeltacht at their end of year board meeting. The investment has been widely welcomed as an important step in the strengthening of communities and language in Gaeltacht areas. The company Cora Tine in Fál Carrach is set to create 53 new posts with the […]
New website to help food bank
A NEW website has been launched to make it easier for people in Donegal to donate money to a food bank in their local community. Donegal Food Response Network launched a new website, www.donegalfoodresponse.ie, which has been designed to provide a one-stop place where people can support families in need, providing people with information about […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. This is resulting in significant delays being experienced by patients in the Emergency Department […]
Met Éireann says wintery weather will continue until weekend
DONEGAL County Council is preparing its snow ploughs amid warnings that temperatures will continue to plummet this week. Officials from the local authority met with the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group yesterday to discuss measures being put in place to mitigate the impact on public services. Since the big chill took hold over 1,400kms of Donegal’s public roads have been treated three times per […]