Bundoran’s LGFA club awarded top prize


Lidl Ireland has announced the winners of its club fundraising initiative that took place earlier this year. Donegal’s Bun Dobhráin LGFA Club were awarded a top prize of €20,000 from the retailer as part of the initiative which called on communities to support their local clubs by scanning their Lidl Plus app at the checkout […]

Motorcyclist dies after Rossnowlagh crash


Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Rossnowlagh. Shortly before 5pm, Gardaí and the Emergency Services were alerted following a collision on the R231 at Killinangle More, Rossnowlagh, involving a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist, a man in his late 20’s, was treated by medical personnel at the scene, but was […]

Numbers ready for Darkness into Light greater than ever


REGISTRATIONS in Donegal for this year’s Darkness into Light are up compared with the last time the event was held in 2019. Pieta’s flagship fundraiser will make a return on Saturday, May 7, following a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions. Last year with restrictions still in place, participants instead completed a 5km run or […]

The importance of creating space in your life for Irish


The importance of creating space in your life for Irish is the message Caitlín Ní Bhroin, the recently appointed language planning officer for Cloich Cheann Fhaola, is hoping to spread in her new role. Growing up in Machaire Rabhartaigh, Caitlín has always been surrounded by strong Irish speakers and credits her mother for instilling an […]

Increasing importance of first responders highlighted


THE life-saving role of community first responders and their vital importance in a rural area has been heard. Around 30 people attended a public meeting in Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham, on Tuesday night, to explore the potential of setting up community first responders (CFR) in the area. A CFR provides crucial care within a set radius […]

More than 2,600 on social housing waiting list


THERE are now more than 2,600 people on the social housing waiting list in Donegal. The latest figures from Donegal County Council show there are 2,663 people waiting which includes those on the transfer list. The Letterkenny Municipal District has the highest with 1,064 people on the waiting list in this area. The majority of […]

Principal highly impressed by Ukrainian students


A LETTERKENNY principal has been highly impressed by the ‘unbelievable resilience’ shown by Ukrainian students as they settle into Errigal College after fleeing their war-torn country. Nineteen Ukrainian students who are living in McGettigan’s Hotel in Letterkenny started school at Errigal College recently. The students and their parents visited the school for a welcome reception hosted by the […]

Support for mica families in libraries


EXTRA supports are being made available at libraries in Donegal to help mica homeowners with their applications for the redress scheme. The difficulties many applicants are experiencing filling out their paperwork was raised by Cllr Martin McDermott at the monthly meeting of the Council. He was told that in addition to the staff already in […]