DONEGAL County Council held a special meeting in Lifford on Friday to discuss the steps they must take to immediately help those families whose homes are worst affected by defective concrete blocks. The meeting included discussions surrounding the use of modular homes, the Council replied and said this was outside their remit. During the meeting, Council Chief […]
Traffic disruption expected at Pte Rooney’s funeral
It is anticipated that the funeral procession will then arrive in Newtowncunningham between approximately 1pm and 2pm.
Boil Water Notice remains for the Rosses and Gweedore
Irish Water reminds customers on the Rosses Regional Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice remains in place. The areas affected by the Boil Water Notice include Crolly, Loughanure, Annagry, Kinncasslagh, Burtonport, Dungloe, Gweedore, Gola Island, Inishfree Island and all areas and group water schemes supplied by Crolly Water Treatment Plant. The notice was […]
Scientists say Hobnobs are the best biscuits to dunk
SCIENTISTS say Hobnobs are the best biscuits for dunking following a new study. The oat biscuit came out on top when it was compared with digestives, rich teas and shortbread. The British Medical Journal reports that out of the four biscuits, the oat biscuit maintained its integrity better when being dunked in a standard cup […]
Very busy week for Mountain Rescue team
FOLLOWING an increased number of call-outs this week Donegal Mountain Rescue have issued advice on how to stay safe this festive season. Donegal Mountain Rescue are a voluntary organisation and charity that provide an emergency response, remote environment and extreme terrain search and rescue 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. With the […]
Tusla Career Opportunities across Donegal in 2023
Tusla – Child and Family Agency have announced a wide range of upcoming career opportunities in social work, social care, and administration across Donegal in 2023. Tusla works in partnership with children, families and communities to ensure that children are supported, protected, and connected to people who can safeguard and promote their well being. Speaking […]
Gardaí renew appeal before 50th anniversary of bombings
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan bombings. In tonight’s episode of RTÉ One’s Crimecall Gardaí will make an appeal to the public for information about the night of December 28, 1972, when three bombs exploded after 10pm in three separate border towns – Pettigo in Donegal, […]
Private Seán Rooney to be buried in Donegal
THE body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Seán Rooney has been returned to his family after being repatriated from Lebanon. The Newtowncunningham man died while on active service when his convoy came under attack in Lebanon. Private Rooney’s funeral will be held on Thursday at Holy Family Church in Dundalk. The funeral mass will begin […]
‘Together for Creeslough’ concert sold out
THE star-studded concert to thank those involved in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy is officially sold out. Details of the January 30 concert ‘Together for Creeslough’ were announced at a press launch at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Wednesday and tickets went on sale at 9am on Saturday morning. Within twelve hours, […]
Council publishes its gender pay gap report
Donegal County Council has today published its 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report which shows that on average men and women working for the local authority are paid equally. The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce and employers with more than 250 employees in […]