Kevin Breslin, of online forum Shamrock Motorcycle Tourers Group, is behind the fundraiser, which takes place on Sunday, April 3.
Shining a light on what it’s like being a foster carer
Origins Foster Care said there is ongoing need for foster carers in Donegal.
Ways to manage volumes of people over Rally weekend
One of the suggestions is a longer road closure around the Main Street area.
Singer’s emotional encounter with young refugee
A big-hearted gesture by local singer Brí Carr reduced a Ukranian mother to tears. The soul-warming encounter took place in Letterkenny’s twin town of Rudolstadt where Brí, along with over 30 other Donegal people, spent St Patrick’s Day. The small town in Germany’s Thuringia region has become famous for its St Patrick’s Day party which this year […]
Major landmark town centre site comes on market
The eight-acre site which adjoins High Road and De Valera Road comes to market with a €4 million guide price.
Orange fire risk warning
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Fire Danger Notice, Condition Orange.
Dry weather prompts gorse fire warning
FOLLOWING the recent dry spell the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a status orange gorse fire warning. The notice, which applies to all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses and other vegetation exist, will remain in effect until midday Monday. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said […]
Saharan sand sparks car wash queues
CAR washes across the north west have had an unexpectedly busy week following a Saharan sand storm. The unusual weather phenomenon descended on Sunday night, coating vehicles in a layer of brown dust. For drivers it meant a trip to the car wash and businesses have been kept going all week clearing windscreens of grit […]
Arranmore school extension goes to tender
THE extension project for the secondary school on Arranmore Island has secured approval to proceed to tender. Under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada will get an extension consisting of one classroom, one art room and two toilets. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, confirmed the progress […]
Social houses acquired in Donegal Town
As part of its Social housing capital programme, Donegal County Council have completed the turnkey acquisition of 38 properties that are currently under construction at Oak Meadows, Drumbar, Donegal Town. The acquisition of these houses is a major investment of in excess of €7.6m in the social housing stock in the county and in particular, […]