FÁILTE Ireland’s most senior official has told the Oireachtas that visitors are turning to other countries because of the lack of accommodation here. Paul Kelly was among a panel of representatives to address the Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media Committee. Delegates from the Irish Hotels Federation and the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation also made […]
Annual ‘Bear Run’ bringing supercars to Donegal
CAR fanatics are in for a treat this month as some of the finest super cars are set to tour around Donegal as a part of ‘The Bear Run’. The Bear Run kicks off from Shipquay Street, Derry at 9:30am until 11am on Saturday April 29, and will see Super Cars and American Muscle Cars take […]
Almost 1,300 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Donegal schools
There are almost 1,300 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools in Donegal. According to new figures released by the Department of Education, as of March 31, there are 1,296 Ukrainian students enrolled in Donegal schools. Out of that figure, 838 pupils are registered in primary schools while 458 students are in secondary schools. Advertisement That figure has […]
Overnight Derry fire being treated as arson
Police in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses to a fire in a derelict building in Gransha Park in the Waterside during the early hours of this morning. The blaze was reported to police at 1.25am and has now been brought under control and extinguished. The building has sustained significant structural damage and, at […]
No Donegal visit for American President Joe Biden
IT appears that US President Joe Biden will not visit Donegal during his trip to Ireland next week. President Biden was invited to Donegal by Congressman Brendan Boyle who has family ties to the county. However, the White House has confirmed that President Biden will arrive in Ireland next Tuesday April 11 but Donegal is […]
Derelict building on fire in Derry
Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service are currently dealing with a fire at a derelict building in Gransha Park this morning. Residents are urged to be aware of subsequent dust/smoke, and to please keep doors and windows closed. Motorists are advised of disruption in the area.
Council lost out on over €14m of Commercial Rates
DONEGAL County Council lost out on over €14m of Commercial Rates deemed collectable in 2022. The Council collected €28,778,211 in 2022, but the value of collectable commercial rates was reported as €43,095,303 – a difference of €14,317,092. The total value of rates bills issued during 2022 was €37,293,095 which represents an increase of €1,022,908 on the value of the 2021 […]
New 120km Inishowen Greenway aims to link with existing Derry/Strabane infrastructure
The Inishowen Greenway, aims to provide a continuous loop around the Inishowen peninsula and link into existing cycle/walking infrastructure in Derry and Strabane. This network will result in the delivery of approximately 120km of high-quality greenway infrastructure. The Inishowen Greenway is made up of standalone greenway projects that provide for strategic and sustainable infrastructural assets […]
Working group to put focus on county’s graveyard capacity issues
Less words and more action’ is required to address the ongoing capacity issues in graveyards in Donegal. It has previously been reported that Letterkenny’s two main Christian burial grounds at Conwal and Leck will be at capacity in an estimated eight years, while it is also an issue across the county as many burial grounds are very […]
IFA Will Not Attend Tomorrow’s Farmers’ Charter Talks
THE Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will not attend the Farmers’ Charter negotiations with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine which are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday). IFA President Tim Cullinan said IFA will not be attending any further negotiations until they meet with Minister Charlie McConalogue to discuss the proposed delay in farm payment dates […]