A Donegal man has been named the exclusive broker for a multi-million dollar collection of apartments overlooking New York’s Central Park. Shane Boyle left Killybegs for America in 2012 and started out working in bars and clubs. Prior to taking his chances overseas he was employed part-time as a shelf stacker in his local SuperValu while drawing the dole the rest […]
Warning to motorists speeding on Four Lanes
Motorists driving on the Four Lane Road are being warned to watch their speed after a number of drivers were fined after being clocked speeding. Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit conducted speed checks on the Four Lane Road between the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts in Letterkenny at the weekend. A number of drivers […]
Concerns the government’s cruel decision to lift eviction ban will increase homelessness
Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has said that the government’s cold and cruel decision to lift the eviction ban will drive more families into homelessness with nowhere to go. The Donegal TD challenged Tánaiste Micheál Martin on the Government’s decision in the Dáil. He raised a letter from a […]
Pringle asks why Government sits on ‘rainy-day fund’ when school construction is put on hold
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has slammed Government for putting on hold long-awaited school construction projects, particularly in light of billions of euros in its “rainy day fund”. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal town, a project that was shovel-ready, is one of 58 school building projects across the country – including more than […]
Warning issued for overnight snow in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a warning for overnight snow in Donegal. Met Eireann said further spells of sleet and snow today combined with strong east to northeast winds. The warning came into effect this morning at 9am and will remain in place until 12pm tomorrow (Friday). “Significant accumulations of snow are expected in some areas […]
Donegal Projects to Receive Over €180,000 in Funding from Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, today announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), with a total of €184,679 being awarded to 16 projects in Donegal. The BHIS is one of two built heritage […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Rathmullan writer advises women to be their own best friend
A Rathmullan writer who says she wrote two pages of ‘bad dialogue’ which turned out to be her first play which toured around Ireland says it is important for women to be their own best friend. Karen Quinn is a published writer and a lecturer in Writing and Communications at ATU Donegal. Advertisement Karen has […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Very first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event to be held in Donegal
On International Women’s Day 2023, Donegal Sports Partnership and sponsor Donegal Oil Company announce they will host the very first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event in County Donegal to be held on April 29th. It is fitting as it is International Women’s Day, that Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by Arthur McMahon from Donegal Oil Company […]
Yellow weather warning for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to drop Thursday, March 9. The weather alert is in place from 9pm Thursday, March 9 until 10am Friday, March 10. Widespread icy stretches are expected on Thursday night and Friday morning resulting in possible hazardous driving conditions and travel disruptions. […]
Yellow weather warning issued as cold snap continues
A yellow weather warning for low temperatures in Donegal has been issued. The warning will come into effect tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9pm and remain in place until Friday morning until 10am. Met Eireann is warning of widespread icy stretches on Thursday night and Friday morning. Advertisement They say the icy conditions may bring hazardous […]