The official opening of the Crolly Distillery in the Donegal Gaeltacht will take place on Wednesday, August 31. Government Chief Whip and Minister for the Gaeltacht agus Sport, Jack Chambers will be there to officially open the new distillery. Drioglann Chroithlí is a new distillery in a building which has been of cultural and economic […]
Gardaí paid over €17,000 to police set of Neeson Movie
GARDAÍ were paid over €17,000 to provide policing cover on the set of the Liam Neeson movie In The Land of Saints and Sinners. Performing ‘non-public duties’ at Hollywood blockbusters, sports events, concerts and the moving of abnormal loads by trucks netted An Garda Síochána in Donegal over €100,000 in the past 18 months. The amount of money being paid by […]
Picture Special: Donegal Rose ‘An amazing experience’
DONEGAL Rose of Tralee Katie McAteer is still taking in all of the amazing experiences she has had over the last few weeks. From visiting the stunning grounds of Carton House in Kildare to sampling the local cuisine on Wexford Quay, the Rathmullan native has had an unforgettable time representing the county at this year’s […]
Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow takes to streets of Letterkenny
The Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow took to the streets of Letterkenny recently as part of its summer roadshow campaign to promote responsible disposal of gum litter. This follows the national launch of the Gum Litter Taskforce Roadshow which took place on June 20, which will see the Roadshow travel to locations across all four provinces […]
Long wait times at LUH’s emergency department
Yesterday 115 people attended the Emergency Department.
Over €5,000 to be spent repairing defaced signs
DONEGAL County Council says the cost of repairing or replacing road signs damaged in a spate of vandalism will cost at least €5,000. Dozens of place name plates across the county have been targeted by spray painters daubing out the English spelling while leaving the Irish version intact. Chair of the Irish Language Committee on […]
Investigation launched into major fish kill
INLAND Fisheries Ireland is investigating a major fish kill incident in the Glenagannon River in Inishowen. Environmental and Fisheries Officers from the North-Western River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member of the public via its 24-hour confidential hotline number on Friday. Following patrols conducted along the river Inland Fisheries Ireland has […]
Donegal Cinemas to offer €4 tickets on National Cinema Day
CINEMAS across the Republic of Ireland, including Donegal, will celebrate National Cinema Day with admission tickets at participating cinemas reduced to just €4 (RSP) including Premium seats, screens and 3D screenings on Saturday, September 3. Over 95% of cinemas in the Republic of Ireland will participate in this initiative, offering a wide variety of new […]
‘Columbarium’ to be developed at Ards
Cremated remains are to have a permanent place of rest at Ards Friary. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a columbarium following an application by the Capuchin Friars. A survey by planners found that it will pose no threat to the local landscape. Advertisement A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to house a […]
Donegal musicians tuning up for Buckfest
A number of Donegal bands are preparing to rock out at a mini festival taking place in Strabane shortly. Buckfest – a play on the famous Buckfast wine which was a staple of any night out for young people of a certain age growing up – will see four groups take to the stage of the popular Dicey […]