Pearse Doherty TD welcomes news that the green light has been given for the completion of the Donegal Community Stadium. Teachta Pearse Doherty has welcomed the news that the Donegal Community Stadium, a 6,130-capacity stadium with all areas covered which will be home to Finn Harps Football Club, can move forward with construction. Speaking today, […]
Man hospitalised after overnight collision
A man is being treated in Letterkenny University Hospital following a road traffic collision that occurred last night at Cashelshanagan, Ramelton. The collision occurred between a car and a motorcyclist on the R245 between Letterkenny and Ramelton. The motorcyclist was injured and transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital where he is being treated. Advertisement There were […]
Helping others from her own life
Jamie McNulty is behind ‘I’m Fine Therapy’ and is stretching the service across the Donegal-Derry border in a bid to reach out to others.
Expected A&E delays over Bank Holiday Weekend
As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) or calling 112/999 for an ambulance as these services are for patients who need urgent and emergency care. This year, hospitals have reported record numbers of patients presenting at EDs for care and […]
How a love of Donegal shaped an American equine empire
IT was a favourite backer’s dream. Sitting in fifth Mo Donegal stalked the leaders all the way, waiting for his moment. A furlong out and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr made his move. Advertisement A shake of the reins, a dip of the head and it was all over, the bay colt sprinting to the front to land Donegal Racing its first […]
Government signs off on funding for Harps stadium
THE Government has this afternoon put in place the final piece of the jigsaw that will see work begin on Finn Harps’ new stadium. Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers has signed off on the funding required to the long-talked about project over the line. Work on the stadium had been […]
Insurance woes the ‘last straw’ for thatch owners
DONEGAL’S thatching tradition will die out unless the government intervenes to help homeowners, a local councillor has warned. Fine Gael’s Barry Sweeny has asked that a letter regarding insurance availability for the owners of thatch cottages be written to the Department of Housing. His request that Donegal County Council contact Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien about the matter has received […]
ATU research impact of tourism on Donegal islands
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is currently conducting research with six island communities off the west and northwest coast to measure the impact of tourism on the islands. Visitors to islands have become increasingly popular since the pandemic and while it has led to some economic benefits for some it has also added extra pressures […]
Fines for some driving offences set to double
TRANSPORT Minister Hildegarde Naughton has used an event at Atlantic University in Letterkenny to announce a crackdown on rogue drivers. Minister Naughton intends to table legislation that will see fines for speeding, no seatbelt and driving while using a phone double. Anyone caught speeding will have to pay €160 as opposed to the old tariff […]
Ramelton Mary’s Meals activist in the frame
THE Donegal woman leading the Mary’s Meals campaign in Ireland says she was “overwhelmed” to be asked to participate in a new portrait exhibition. An oil painting of Patricia Friel from Ramelton has gone on display in Galway Cathedral. It is part of a collection entitled ‘People For Others’ by artist Sara Kyne. The portraits honour […]