A woman has recalled the moment she realised she had won €30,000 on a scratch card bought from a Letterkenny filling station. The lucky winner, who asked not to be named, hit her good fortune on a Diamond Bingo Doubler scratch card. She purchased her €3 winning ticket at McFadden’s Service Station in Letterkenny. Advertisement […]
County’s thatch provision at ‘critical point’
THE future of thatch in Donegal has reached a “critical point” according to the county’s heritage officer. Joseph Gallagher made the comments during the launch of this year’s Thatch Repair Grant Scheme. Now in its third year, the scheme assists owners and occupiers of thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair. Advertisement The […]
Claimed €134,000 in benefits he was not entitled to
A Gweedore man conned the Department of Social Protection out of €134,000 over a period of 15 years. Judge Paul Kelly, sitting at Dungloe District Court, said he could not understand why a matter of such magnitude was not being dealt with at a higher level. Michael O’Donnell, Lower Brinaleck, Gweedore, was prosecuted in regards […]
Man’s body recovered from water
“Gardaí are liaising with family at this time,” said a garda spokesperson.
Rory Gallagher Festival postponed until 2022
THE organisers of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival have confirmed they are postponing until 2022. The annual rock and blues festival was scheduled to go ahead between June 3 and June 6 3rd – 6th June 2021 owever the organising committee has moved to defer the event in the interest of safety and to […]
Seasonal fisheries officers sought for Donegal
INLAND Fisheries Ireland has launched a recruitment campaign for seasonal fisheries officers in Donegal. The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and protection of Ireland’s fisheries resource during the summer period. The roles are available on a six month basis with contracts commencing from Monday, May 31 and training will be provided […]
Free seminar for businesses struggling with Brexit
DONEGAL Business Network will present a free lunchtime learning session this week for businesses struggling with Brexit. The quick and easy 30-minute guide on navigating Customs’ Clearance will be followed by 15 minute question and answer session for businesses. The session is hosted by Conall Dunne and Clare McEldowney of Easy Customs and takes place […]
New business activity in Creeslough
FOUR new businesses are being established along Creeslough’s main street, bringing some vibe and employment back to the village. The green shed beside McNulty’s Pub on Main Street is now occupied by the Creeslough Community Association while the old Creeslough Hardware has been converted into a showroom and stores for Donegal Log Cabins. Last month, […]
Asylum seekers arrive to warm welcome
A welcoming party was in place yesterday as the first tranche of asylum seekers arrived in Letterkenny. Those who arrived were from an accommodation centre in Portsalon and from other similar facilities dotted around the State. There were heart warming scenes as members of the Donegal Asylum Seeker Support Group and others held placards and […]
Looking back on a steep learning curve
FOR school principal Damien McCroary, the phrase “every day can be a school day”, perfectly sums up the past academic year. In that time Covid-19 has presented considerable challenges to Mr McCroary, his staff and students at St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, including closures, cancellations, remote learning and more. Leaving Cert students returned to the classroom […]