DONEGAL County Museum in Letterkenny will host an online talk commemorating the introduction of the land border, which came into effect a century ago. Historian Dr Cormac Moore will deliver the talk, ‘Land Border in Ireland – 100 Years On’, on Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm. Dr Moore, author of ‘Birth of the Border: The Impact […]
Man arrested as part of ongoing investigation into New IRA activity
DETECTIVES of the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 56-year-old man in the Ballyarnett area of Derry/Londonderry today under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The man has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. A number of items have been seized, which will be subject to further examination. The […]
Donegal TD’s to remain in current positions in Sinn Féin frontbench reshuffle
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has today announced a wide-ranging frontbench reshuffle. The opposition party has made ten significant changes during the reshuffle but Donegal deputy’s Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty will remain in their current positions. Pádraig Mac Lochlainn will continue as Sinn Féin Chief Whip and spokesperson on Fisheries and […]
Ardara weaver highlights importance of securing EU status for Donegal Tweed
TO mark International Tweed Day today an Ardara-based weaver has spoken out about the importance of securing Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status from the European Commission for Donegal Tweed. Kieran Molloy is a sixth–generation weaver with Molloy & Sons, and is among a number of Donegal tweed businesses working to secure the status. Donegal Tweed is a […]
Pathfinder service expands to Letterkenny to reduce unnecessary ED attendances for older people
The HSE led Pathfinder service has been expanded to Letterkenny in a bid to reduce unnecessary ED attendances for older people. Pathfinder is designed to safely keep older people who phone 112/999 in their own home rather than taking them to a hospital emergency department. Pathfinder improves outcomes for older people by providing safe alternative […]
RSA and An Garda Síochána issue road safety appeal to all road users ahead of Easter Bank Holiday
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are issuing a road safety appeal to all road users ahead of the d weekend. It comes as collision statistics show that 87 people have been killed or seriously injured over the period in the last five years. Bank Holidays bring a higher volume of traffic […]
BowelScreen urges people to complete and return screening kits
To mark the beginning of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, BowelScreen, Ireland’s national bowel cancer screening programme, is reminding people to complete the simple at-home test that could save their life. BowelScreen, part of the National Screening Service, offers a free at-home test to people aged from 60-69. The test involves taking a small sample of […]
COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Donegal
COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be administered in Donegal. Despite the closure of COVID-19 Testing Centres in the county, COVID-19 vaccination clinics and pop up clinics are continuing throughout the county. Primary doses of COVID-19 are available for those aged 6 months to 4 years, those aged 5 to 11 years and those aged 12 […]
Date confirmed for Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
THE 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon has been confirmed for Sunday June 11 with registration now open. Elected members of Derry City and Strabane District Council ratified the decision during the latest meeting of its Business and Culture Committee. The eighth staging of one of the most popular events on the north west’s athletics calendar […]
The Vengaboys are coming…to Gaoth Dobhair
AS unusual as it sounds, The Vengaboys are coming…to west Donegal. The Europop dance outfit enjoyed huge commercial success in the late 1990s with hits including Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!, We’re Going to Ibiza and We Like to Party. The passing of time has done little to dampen the appetite for the colourful Dutch quartet […]