A ‘toolkit’ mapping the development of a multi-million euro walking trail through eight European locations has been launched. The Atlantic Area Trail Gazers Project includes paths from Donegal to Portugal. Its aim was to determine the impact of investing in walking and recreational paths on rural communities. It also explored ways the impact can be enhanced. Advertisement As part of Enterprise Week […]
Inch musician readying guitar and Guinness for special St Patrick’s Day gig
DONEGAL singer songwriter Keith Harkin is returning to Ireland to play a special livestream show in his pub at Glack House on Inch Island this St Patrick’s Day. Growing up singing in pubs with his father, Keith is coming home with his own young son to reinstate the family tradition. Currently residing in Portugal, Harkin will […]
Drop-in event urging businesses to promote Irish
LETTERKENNY businesses are being encouraged to promote their use of the Irish language by utilising the many supports and schemes available to them. Líonra Leitir Ceanainn will host a drop-in networking event from 12-2pm on Wednesday March 15. The event will offer local businesses information and advice on how to avail of the Foras na […]
Rogue pig hogs the limelight
A large black pig that was spotted running loose near busy roads in Donegal Town has been safely captured following a multi-agency rescue effort. Donegal-based charity Animals In Need said the call out was one of their more unusual rescues. The charity received a call from the gardaí who required their assistance in catching the […]
Gardaí warn public to be vigilant of the ‘grandparent scam’
GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning the public to be aware of a scam text, known as the ‘grandparent scam’. The scam targets members of the public who receive a random text message purporting to be from a family member stating that they require financial help or are in some sort of trouble which needs to […]
Free postcards available in every Donegal Post Office ahead of St Patrick’s Day
An Post is getting into the St Patrick’s Day spirit by providing FREE postcards to customers in every Post Office from tomorrow which can use to send love across the globe with an international stamp this St Patrick’s Day. The postcard’s striking design features illustrations from The Book of Kells and reflect An Post’s limited […]
Donegal roads to be gritted tonight as cold snap is set to return
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 8pm tonight and again at 6am tomorrow morning. 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 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill […]
Funding for Donegal heritage projects
SIXTEEN Donegal heritage projects have been awarded funding for maintenance. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Of that €184,679 is on its way to Donegal. The scheme assists owners of heritage structures to meet their […]
Paramedic honoured for her work during the Creeslough tragedy
A PARAMEDIC who was one of the first responders at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy has won the inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award. Frances Griffin said it was an “honour” to accept the award while also paying tribute to her colleagues and management in the National Ambulance Service. A Creeslough local, Ms Griffin was among the first on […]
Donegal eateries well represented on Good Food Ireland shortlist
THREE Donegal eateries have been listed among the finalists in this year’s Good Food Awards. Making the cut in the prestigious competition are Rathmullan House which has been selected in the Culinary Haven Of The Year category, The Lemon Tree chosen in the Restaurant Of The Year category and Rusty Mackerel which is up for […]