THE Indian cultural and political organisation, Kranthi, has established a new unit in Letterkenny. The group held their very first event on Monday when they donated a large collection of essential items to Ukrainian refugees. The event at the Old Church in the St Conal’s campus was attended by Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District, […]
Donegal’s first Pride parade to take place
DONEGAL’S first pride parade will take place on the June Bank Holiday weekend to coincide with Pride celebrations taking place around the world. The event in Buncrana is being organised by the Inishowen Pride Committee which was formed in January of this year. Speaking to the Donegal News, Organiser Jen McCarron said it has been […]
650 to take part in Seven Sisters Races
IONAD Cois Locha in Dunlewey will be a hive of activity this evening as some 650 participants in the Seven Sisters Skyline endurance races register to take part. This is the fifth anniversary of the race which takes in seven peaks from Muckish to Errigal but is its first running as part of the 2022 […]
Action against path to beach
DONEGAL County Council has opened a planning enforcement case over development at the Murder Hole beach. A new pathway has been developed to the famous Downings beach which is now the subject of the local authority’s enforcement case. A new car park has also been built for motorists in a bid to help relieve traffic […]
Fund providing disabled people with the opportunity of a lifetime
DONEGAL people living with a disability are being given the chance to fulfil their dreams with a life-changing ‘Opportunity Fund.’ The Opportunity Fund with Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) enables people with disabilities to achieve a lifelong goal they may not have been able to access without some additional support and financial contribution. On Wednesday, Buncrana woman […]
Warning over teether toy due to soffocation risk
Parents in Donegal are being urged to exercise vigilance after the emergency recall of a teether toy due to high risk of suffocation.
North West talent pool “cornerstone” of success
The impressive ecosystem of multinationals based in the North West of Ireland provides the people of the region with strong employment and development opportunities across diverse sectors. One of the North West City Region’s largest employers, Allstate NI was established in 1998, to provide high quality software and business solutions to support its US-based parent […]
Remote work for free in Donegal this summer!
Donegal County Council in collaboration with digital hubs across the county are offering the chance to work for FREE from a digital hub in Donegal until September 30 through a new working holiday campaign. The initiative provides the opportunity to enjoy everything that Donegal has to offer during the summer months while also availing of a […]
Living near plant ‘unbearable’ for locals
A LETTER has been sent to the operator of a water plant outside Letterkenny over “unbearable” white noise constantly coming from the plant. Residents of the Thorndale area of Letterkenny are being “driven mad” by noise emanating from the water treatment facility at Magherennan, operated by Irish Water. The humming noise is ongoing day and night and speaking […]
Blaney in line to be next Donegal cathaoirleach
COUNCILLOR Liam Blaney is on course to be the county’s next cathaoirleach. The Fianna Fáil representative is expected to replace Sinn Féin’s Jack Murray when his term as mayor comes to an end next month. Councillor Blaney’s position will have to be ratified when members gather for their annual general meeting on June 14. But if he […]