A DONEGAL musician who is living in London is staying true to his roots – a special reference to his home area has been spotted in his debut single. Talented Lorcan Donnellan (25) plays guitar, writes lyrics and vocals and is one half of ‘indie-electro’ band Martellos which he formed with his friend Kevin Gunningham […]
‘This is the time for the west to step forward’
DOZENS of people gathered at Craoibhín Community and Enterprise Centre to hear how Termon is leading the way in Ireland’s remote working revolution. CoWork Plus is an initiative that offers office space where people can operate without having to commute. But attendees at the project’s launch heard how the Termon centre has become more than […]
‘This one’s for you grandad’
A Ramelton woman awarded a bursary for excellence in agricultural studies has dedicated it to her late grandfather. Catherine Grier, a student at Gurteen College in Tipperary, is the first female ever to receive the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) grant. The 21-year-old deaf student’s detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of dairy farming impressed the […]
Mica Action Group secure two meetings with Taoiseach
MICA Action Group have secured two meetings with the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin today during his visit to Donegal. The Fianna Fáil leader will visit the home of an affected homeowner as well as attend a meeting between Donegal County Council and the Mica Action Group to discuss the challenges they face in relation to the […]
Bar owner makes an ‘eerie’ journey
A DONEGAL bar owner who drove to the Ukrainian border with two van loads of humanitarian aid described the journey as “eerie” the closer they got to the conflict zone. Damien McIntyre, who owns Mac’s bar in Dunkineely, arrived back in Donegal on Monday after the 5, 250 km journey. He was joined on the […]
Enda’s powerful performance nets him national title
A Letterkenny man has powerlifted his way to a national title. Enda Kerrane was competing in the Amateur Irish Powerlifting Organisation Championships in Limerick when he saw off all opposition in his tested weight class of 90kg Juniors, age category 20 to 23. The 22-year-old’s achievement is all the remarkable for the fact that he […]
Alzheimer’s Society to relocate to Ballybofey
The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland (ASI) is planning to relocate its Donegal office to Ballybofey. The new office will relocate from Donegal Town and will be based in the old FÁS office in Dunfril House on Chestnut Road, Ballybofey. A spokesperson for the charity told the Donegal News yesterday that they plan to make the […]
HSE accused of failing children with Down Syndrome
THE HSE has been accused of failing children and adults with Down Syndrome due to a lack of basic services in Donegal. This week we spoke to families who have been left with little or no access to HSE speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy who are growing increasingly concerned that their children […]
Letterkenny event with Taoiseach called off
AN event in Letterkenny with Taoiseach, Micheál Martin on Saturday has been called off. A business lunch was due to take place in the Radisson Blu hotel with the Fianna Fáil leader. President of the Chamber, Kristine Reynolds released a statement this afternoon saying: “It is with regret that the event to be hosted by […]
Donegal to get €2.3m in Housing Adaptation Grants
DONEGAL County Council is to receive a funding increase to help older people and those with a disability live independently. The local authority will receive just over €2.3 million, 80 per-cent of which is funded by the exchequer. Confirming the allocation Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh said the money will help those who need and deserve support to live […]