Although the cost of fuel and fertiliser is “horrendous” the harvest in Donegal has been good, according to farmers. In Burt Ivan Peoples said the yields this year are similar to last year but he is concerned at the rising prices of fuel and fertiliser. “It was a great harvest weather-wise with winter barley, oil […]
Front line staff still waiting on bonus
A Letterkenny nursing home operator says the goodwill has gone from a bonus owed to staff in recognition of their commitment during the pandemic. The government announced in January a payment of €1,000 for eligible frontline healthcare workers in hospices, private nursing homes and disability services. But while the majority of HSE workers have received their payment, employees not […]
Living in a mica house this winter
MICA homeowners across the county are living in fear of the winter ahead as they question how they are going to heat their crumbling homes with energy costs soaring. As the cracks in their walls grow bigger it is set to be a gruelling few months ahead for those desperately trying to keep warm and […]
TG4 in Rann na Feirste for new series of Bailte
This autumn a new series of the award winning ‘Bailte’ returns with Síle Nic Chonaonaigh continuing her journey through the town-lands of Ireland. With over 60,000 town-lands in Ireland, they remain one of the pillars of modern Irish life. On this journey Síle explores the resilience within our rural communities and reveals the deep connection […]
We catch up with Conal Gallen following the launch of his new show ‘Knot Again’
CONAL Gallen is a qualified pig farm manager. There’s a fact you probably weren’t expecting to read. The Ballybofey comic picked up the qualification while studying at an agricultural college in Monaghan. Advertisement Not that he ever had any intention of pursuing a career in farming. “I don’t know why I did it, it probably […]
Lifford road still closed following crash
The Lifford to Strabane bridge remains closed to traffic this afternoon following a crash this morning. It is understood a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in the incident. The Air Ambulance did attend the scene and Donegal County Council has just confirmed that the road between Lifford and Strabane remains cordoned off. Diversion are in place […]
Rising trolley figures at LUH sparks concern for winter
THERE are fears winter chaos is on the way as the number of people waiting on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital has been steadily rising this week. There were almost 50 people waiting on a trolley at LUH yesterday, up from 23 at the same time last week. Of the 47 patients, 16 were on […]
Dangerous school pick-up at Kiltoy
THE dangerous situation facing children getting picked up and dropped off for school buses at the junction of Golf Course Road, Kiltoy Road and the Letterkenny to Ramelton Road is an accident waiting to happen. This is according to Mags Kelly of Cornagill, a mother, whose youngest child is dropped off to get the bus […]
Clean-up in Co. Donegal as part of Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean
There are 25 registered clean-ups happening this weekend in Co. Donegal as part of Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean, to remove marine litter and join a worldwide citizen science project. The Big Beach Clean is happening this September 16th to 18th. The Big Beach Clean is an annual call to action as part of the […]
McConalogue confirms project progress for Scoil Cholmcille Newtowncunningham
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, confirmed today that the extension project for Scoil Cholmcille, Newtowncunningham, has received approval to proceed to tender under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The project will consist of two SET rooms. Charlie McConalogue said this confirmation is good news for the school community and will […]