The Minister for Transport said the government would be prepared to invest in Northern Ireland rail infrastructure as he believes the line between Donegal and Portadown should be treated as a priority. Deputy Eamon Ryan said he believes there is a need for balanced regional development, ‘particularly for the north west, and specifically on the lack of […]
Policies must be introduced to stem the rise of investment scams and fraud – Doherty
The Government has been urged to take action to tackle investment scams and financial fraud. This comes as FraudSMART warns of the worrying rise in investment scams being carried out by fraudsters. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty highlighted the scams and said the latest warning by FraudSMART and the Banking and Payments Federation regarding a rise […]
Ambulance service shakeup to reduce overcrowding
The National Ambulance Service has taken a number of steps to improve its service and reduce hospital overcrowding in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan recently asked the National Ambulance Service for an updated report on improvements and the investment in the ambulance service in the Donegal area in the last three years to improve the level of service. […]
Samaritans and An Garda Síochána issue pleas following sudden deaths
THE Samaritans have issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help come following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west in recent days. James, who asked that only his first name be used for anonymity reasons, is a listening volunteer and outreach officer with the Derry branch of […]
Relic of Saint Faustina for Convoy church
SAINT Mary’s Church in Convoy is preparing for the arrival of the first ever relic of Saint Faustina’s from Poland to come to Ireland. A special alcove in the church is being dedicated for display of the relic in the specially made reliquary which is housing a piece of bone from the former nun who […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted tonight. Donegal Couny Council said all routes will be gritted from 7pm. Donegal gritting route index as follows: • 01: National Primary North • 02: National Primary Central • 03: National Primary South • 04: Inishowen South • 05: Inishowen East • 06: Inishowen West […]
Mental Health Ireland invites County Donegal to ask ‘How Are You?’
MENTAL Health Ireland has teamed up with Iarnród Éireann to invite the people of Donegal to say Hello, and ask How Are You? with meaning this March 30. Now in its second year, the national Hello, How Are You? campaign highlights the importance of staying connected, helps tackle loneliness, creates a sense of belonging and […]
Over 800 housing units granted planning permission
New figures have revealed that 804 housing units were granted planning permission in Donegal last year. Figures published today by the CSO detail that during 2022, 804 planning permissions were approved – 731 houses and 74 apartments. In the last quarter of 2022, 146 new dwellings were granted planning permission, 135 houses and 11 apartments were approved. Advertisement […]
WIN: St.Patrick’s Day Competition
Do you have a loved one living away from home who won’t make it back to Donegal for St Patrick’s Day? This is your chance to spoil them. We have teamed up with Coyle’s of Raphoe to give away an ‘Irish taste of home’ hamper to give someone who is missing home a real treat. […]
From Killybegs to selling luxury Central Park apartments
A Donegal man has been named the exclusive broker for a multi-million dollar collection of apartments overlooking New York’s Central Park. Shane Boyle left Killybegs for America in 2012 and started out working in bars and clubs. Prior to taking his chances overseas he was employed part-time as a shelf stacker in his local SuperValu while drawing the dole the rest […]