Donegal healers are to feature in a new TG4 documentary about healing traditions in Ireland, on Wednesday, September 28 at 9:30pm. The seventh son of a seventh son… A person whose father died before they were born… A woman whose parents had the same surname before they were married… There’s many a reason why the […]
Donegal’s corncrake population on the rise
DONEGAL now has the highest population of corncrakes in Ireland as efforts to save the elusive bird species from extinction continue. New figures from the National Parks and Wildlife Service show that 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded nationally this year – a five per-cent increase on the 188 birds documented in 2021. Corncrakes were recorded in five counties, […]
New York’s ‘Bard of Gridlock’ set to pull up in Donegal
A New York cabbie-turned-comedian is bringing his stage show to Donegal for the first time. John McDonagh, whose mother Cassie Monaghan was born in Pettigo, has taken the experiences and characters he has encountered during 40 years behind the wheel and created ‘Off the Meter’. In his unique, pithy manner, he explores everything from the plight of the New York […]
BOI to open Letterkenny branch four Saturdays in October
Bank of Ireland will open its Letterkenny branch for four Saturdays in October to further support customers moving current accounts from Ulster Bank and KBC. The Letterkenny branch will be open every Saturday, 10am to 2pm, from October 1 to October 22. Bank of Ireland Advisors will be on hand to provide information on moving […]
County Council publishes major plan for Dungloe facelift
DONEGAL County Council has published a regeneration strategy and action plan for Dungloe Town Centre which sets out a roadmap for the town to 2040 and beyond. The waterfront and pier areas will be transformed as part of the plan as well as a series of streetscape enhancements for the Main Street and improved connections […]
Ballymanus documentary gets Hollywood invite
A documentary on the Ballymanus explosion which killed 19 people in west Donegal almost 80 years ago is to be shown in Hollywood. ‘Ballymanus’ was named Best Documentary on Thursday following its debut showing at the Vienna Independent Film Festival. Writers and directors Patrick Sharkey and Seán Doupe have now been invited to show it at events in Scotland, Mexico […]
‘Half masting’ of flag splits opinion among councillors
FLYING the national flag at half mast outside council buildings today has divided opinion among Donegal’s councillors. Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s office contacted all local authorities on Friday requesting that the flag be lowered to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. In an email to Donegal County Council Chief Executive John McLaughlin, the Taoiseach asked that […]
Road works between Kilmacrennan and Termon set to cause delays
Donegal County Council has advised motorists that delays are to be expected on the N56 between Kilmacrennan and Termon due to essential road maintenance. Road works are due to take place from Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 30. Motorists are advised that delays are to be expected.
Staff to strike in pursuit of ‘first pay rise in 14 years’
STAFF in 13 community organisations in county Donegal will strike this Thursday as part of the ‘Valuing Care, Valuing Community’ campaign to highlight the demand for a first pay rise in 14 years for workers in the sector. The striking workers will hold a protest march and rally in Letterkenny, leaving from outside the SIPTU office on Port […]
Narin man becomes first wheelchair user to conquer Sliabh Liag
A DONEGAL man has conquered the summit of Europe’s highest sea cliffs in his wheelchair. Paul Dawson (55) launched his mission to scale Sliabh Liag earlier this year as he wanted to “move mountains” for disabled people. He is also raising funds to purchase a 4×4 Off Road Powered Wheelchair to access the beautiful Blue […]