A ‘Go Purple’ coffee morning will take place tomorrow in Letterkenny Garda Station in aid of local domestic violence support services. The event takes place from 11am to 1pm and is open to the public. Many Gardaí across the Division will be wearing a purple ribbon on their uniform tomorrow in support of local domestic violence […]
More than €1.8m for school books
MORE than €1.8m in payments is being made to Donegal primary and special schools this week to provide free books. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue confirmed the landmark funding package yesterday. The package, secured in Budget 2023, will see free schoolbooks provided in all primary schools and special schools, in […]
Heritage funding for Milford
MILFORD & District Resource Centre welcomed the news that their application to the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2023 was successful, securing €16,300 towards a conservation plan and feasibility study for the old Reformed Presbyterian Church building on the Kilmacrenan Road in Milford. The building, which was gifted by the reformed Presbyterian congregation in the town […]
‘The Bear Run’ to tour Donegal this weekend
CAR fanatics are in for a treat this weekend as some of the finest super cars are set to tour around Donegal as a part of ‘The Bear Run’. The Bear Run kicks off from Shipquay Street, Derry at 9:30am until 11am on Saturday April 29, and will see Super Cars and American Muscle Cars take to […]
‘I wasn’t expecting this’ – Fr John Joe Duffy honoured with education award
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY FR John Joe Duffy has paid tribute to the wider primary school community who all play a part in helping to provide education for our young people. He was speaking after being honoured for his contribution to the community and to local schools at an event in Limerick on Tuesday night. Advertisement […]
Bus Éireann May Bank Holiday travel arrangements
BUS ÉIREANN’S routes will operate Sunday schedules on Sunday, April 30 and bank holiday Monday, May 1. Likewise, Bus Éireann’s inter-regional Expressway service will operate Sunday schedules on Sunday, April 30 and bank holiday Monday, May 1. Advertisement A spokesperson from Bus Éireann said they strongly encourage intending passengers to book their guaranteed seat […]
Unexpected €100,000 donation made to Donegal church
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal parish has received an unexpected windfall after a donation of €100,000 was made to the church. Details of the donation were revealed to parishioners attending weekend Mass at St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill. Advertisement The money was left by a local woman who died almost three years ago. It’s understood […]
Gaeltacht students compete in young entrepreneur competition
TWO teams from Pobailscoil Ghaoth Dobhair competed in the National Final of Clár na gComhlachtaí. The competition for young entrepreneurs was held at the Connemara Coast Hotel and streamed live on Facebook on Thursday.Donegal Oisín Ó Duibhir, Mairtín Mac Giolla Chomhaill, Katie Ní Fhearraigh and Eimear Nic Pháidín whose project Voltas involves lighting created from […]
Donegal men present cheque after Coast to Coast New Zealand
FIVE Donegal men that took part in Coast to Coast New Zealand, the toughest race in the world back in February, have presented the €6,000 they raised to Relay for Life Donegal. Arthur McMahon (Milford), Managing Director Donegal Oil Company and Founder of Donegal Oil Foundation, Boyd Robinson (Letterkenny), Gerard Callaghan (Letterkenny), Shaun Stewart (Creeslough), […]
Letterkenny poet is shortlisted for award
BY DIONNE MEEHAN LETTERKENNY poet James Finnegan has been shortlisted for the Farmgate Café National Poetry Award for his collection of poetry ‘The Weather Beaten Scarecrow’. With six poets shortlisted throughout Ireland, James is the only poet representing Donegal in the competition. Advertisement James, who taught in St Eunan’s College for 33 years, holds a […]