SOME 50,000 cruise passengers and crew will visit Killybegs this year. The largest fishing port in the country will see the record for the biggest cruise ship ever to dock there broken twice this year, with the port set to have its busiest ever cruise season. In a statement, Sinbad Marine Services say they will be […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Bar soap versus liquid soap
In the last few years liquid soaps have taken over the hygiene market and you can now buy soap themed around everything from Barbie to Bubblegum. But the liquid soap craze is exacting a huge cost on the environment. The plastic packaging of the dispenser and lid cause higher manufacturing and transport costs which increase […]
One way system in Stranorlar
A ONE-WAY system will be in place in Stranorlar over the next five to six weeks in order to accommodate upgrade works to the town’s sewer network. Ward & Burke will be operating the one-way system between McClay’s Corner and Railway Road as they carry out works on Stranorlar Main St., between Railway Road and […]
Earnings in Donegal remain the lowest in the country
EARNINGS in Donegal remain the lowest in the country, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Looking at earnings by county, median weekly earnings for Dublin were €708.08 in 2021. This was 9.9 per cent higher than the median weekly earnings for the State, at €644.55, and 36.7 per cent higher than Donegal which, […]
Gardaí investigating robbery in Raphoe
GARDAÍ are continuing to investigate a robbery that took place in Raphoe on Wednesday, May 3. A spokesperson for the Gardaí told the Donegal News that they are investigating a “theft and criminal damage incident” which took place at a premises in the town centre in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The spokesperson also […]
Heavy showers expected to last throughout week
By Róise Collins Further heavy showers are forecast for Donegal following a spell of thundery showers which led to flash flooding in Letterkenny over the weekend. Drivers in Letterkenny were met with dangerous driving conditions due to the heavy downpours on Saturday evening. Advertisement This included the Ramelton Road and the Ballyraine area. The weather is […]
Coveted bursary award for Catriona
GAOTH DOBHAIR musician Catriona Ní Ghribín has been awarded the coveted TG4 Gradam Ceoil Bursary Award for Traditional Music. The successful recipients of the bursary were presented with the award at City Hall, Belfast by the Lord Mayor, Tina Black. They received a tour of the building and Catriona even got a chance to try […]
Donegal groups roll in behind A5 campaign
POLITICIANS and groups in Donegal representing businesses and students have lodged submissions to the A5 pre inquiry public meeting, calling on the government not to renege on the commitment it made on the major infrastructure project more than a decade ago. Sinn Féin TDs Pádraig MacLochlainn and Pearse Doherty, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce have […]
Community meeting to be held in Letterkenny
A LETTERKENNY community meeting is set to take place on Monday, May 8, in the Letterkenny Community Centre at 8pm. In attendance will be Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., Cllr. Ciaran Brogan, Cllr. Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, Cllr. Donal Coyle and Senator Niall Blaney. Key points being discussed on the night […]
2.5 magnitude earthquake detected in Donegal
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was detected in Donegal during the early hours of this morning, officials from the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) have confirmed. The INSN, which is operated by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), said the tremor was detected 5km below ground near Glenveagh National Park, at approximately 1.30am. The INSN […]