THE search for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee and Rose Escort of the Year has officially begun. With Rose Selections taking place across 32 centres nationally and worldwide, 2022 Rose of Tralee Rachel Duffy, RTÉ Rose of Tralee presenter Daithí Ó Sé and Rose Escort of the Year Shane McHugh have officially launched the […]
Arranmore ambulance brought to mainland for repairs six times in the last four years
KEY infrastructure issues impacting islanders on Arranmore have been highlighted in a newly-published cross-border project from Noteworthy. Irish journalist Niall Sargent visited islands from Cork to Donegal to better understand the key issues facing the islands. He found that residents are calling for a platform, not a crutch, through coordinated, joined-up policy to ensure the […]
Former Love Islander coming to Letterkenny McDonalds
Fancy meeting a former Love Islander? Well now is your chance! TV personality and presenter, Chris Hughes will be heading for the hills this Monday, February 20. Chris is set to visit McDonalds in Letterkenny where he will be holding a meet and greet from 11:30 am to 2:30pm. Taking to their Facebook page, McDonald’s […]
Termon Drama Group to take to the stage for two very worthy cause
Termon Drama Group has been busy rehearsing for their annual fundraising play in Kilmacrennan Community Hall, which is starting this weekend. The play will be performed on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, and then there will be two fundraising nights on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 of the month. The Air Ambulance will […]
‘Any lamb that is being killed at the moment is dying in debt’
THE Irish Farmers’ Association held a protest in Roscommon Town last week to highlight the deepening income crisis for sheep farmers. The protest was organised following the latest price cut which has hit sheep farmers already grappling with severe input costs and slashed margins. IFA Sheep Chairman for Donegal and National vice Chair Adrian Gallagher […]
Little TJ to travel to Budapest for life changing surgery
TJ Needham McDaid, whose mum Claire is from Drumkeen, is set to travel to Budapest for a life changing surgery which will enable her to walk. On October 7, 2020 Claire McDaid gave birth to her baby girl, TJ, who was born with Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele resulting in her being paralysed from the waist down. When […]
HSE announce Covid-19 vaccines for young children
THE HSE has announced COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months to 4 years will be available from Monday. NIAC has recommended COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years with underlying conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19. NIAC has also recommended that COVID-19 vaccination should be offered to […]
Global fertiliser price reductions must be passed on to farmers
IFA President Tim Cullinan says that Merchants and Co-ops must pass on the significant reductions in global fertiliser prices to farmers. “We have seen a sustained significant drop in the price of natural gas of up on 85% since September 2022. The spike in natural gas prices was referenced as the main driver of increased […]
An Garda Síochána warn of rise in theft of second-hand imported Cars
STATISTICS from An Garda Síochána show an increase in Car Theft / Unauthorised Taking of a Vehicle offences. With over 4,000 vehicles reported stolen in 2022, theft of vehicles continue to show a significant increase, a 52% increase on 2021 and 17% increase on 2019. This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars […]
Clann Mhic Ruairí celebrate Donegal tradition on TG4
Clann Mhic Ruairí are the next act to headline the new TG4 series Féile Ealaíne an Earagail this Sunday, 19th February, at 21:30. The renowned musical family from Rann na Feirste are on the main stage at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny in this week’s Episode 5 filmed during Earagail Arts Festival 2023. Siblings Tony […]