AMERICA goes to the polls tomorrow with virtually all projections pointing to a win for Joe Biden. The Democratic candidate has been ahead of Donald Trump in most national polls since the start of 2020 and there is little in the mood music coming out of the US to suggest that will change. If 2016 […]
Oscar lives to bark another day following rescue effort
THE owners of a Labradoodle got a scare last Thursday afternoon when the dog became trapped on Deadman’s Island at Loughros Mor Bay in Ardara. Local businessman Matthew Whyte received a report of two dogs needing help at about 1pm. The dogs, father and son Buddy and Oscar, first entered the water near the Ardara […]
Man dies following crash in Stranorlar
A man in his 60s has died following a three vehicle crash in Stranorlar this morning. The fatal road traffic collision involved two jeeps and one car. The incident occurred at around 9.20am. The driver of the car was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital in a critical condition. He has since passed away as a […]
Optum Ireland announces five new Healthcare Scholars
Optum Ireland, part of the UnitedHealth Group, is delighted to announce the annual Optum Healthcare Scholars — and a commitment to funding dedicated scholarships for the new graduate entry School of Medicine at Ulster University. This year’s Optum Healthcare Scholars will benefit from annual financial assistance, as well as other support they may require, to […]
The death of Joe Kelly, Letterkenny and China
THE sudden passing of Letterkenny man Joe Kelly in China over the weekend has been learned of with great sadness. Joe (55), who is originally from Glencar, is married to Derry woman Una and the couple have two boys, Aidan and Eunan. A Media Studies graduate from the University of Ulster, he worked as a […]
Massive losses as supporters stay away from Ballybofey
ULSTER GAA will lose out on more than €250,000 in revenue from this week’s Championship meeting between Donegal and Tyrone. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the eagerly awaited quarter-final game will be played behind closed doors at MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon, throw-in 1.30pm. Between them the two Ulster heavyweights have won nine of the […]
Council exploring ways around thorny translation issue
DONEGAL County Council is exploring solutions to the issue of translation during virtual municipal district meetings. A shift to online meetings has become problematic when it comes to councillors speaking in Irish. Where previously elected members were able to slip on headphones and listen to a translator in real time, that is no longer possible […]
German duo found inspiration in the hills of Donegal
THE long-awaited debut album from German songwriting team of Jule Heidmann and Paula Stenger has just been released. The folk duo from Frankfurt, who are known as ‘Romie’, recorded ‘Trust in the You of Now’ at the renowned Attica studios in Termon. Speaking to the Donegal News from Germany this week, Jule explained that the […]
Major outbreak of bovine TB in East Donegal farm
MORE than forty animals have been slaughtered at a farm in East Donegal in recent weeks following an outbreak of Bovine TB. It is one of the largest ever recorded incidences of the disease in the county and it is suggested that it might take the farm two years to recover. Advertisement When contacted […]
Council issue warning ahead of Storm Aiden
DONEGAL County Council has issued a warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Aiden which will bring very strong winds tomorrow. Earlier today Met Éireann escalated the wind warning that was in place for Donegal from status yellow to orange. Storm Aiden will bring strong southwest to west winds which will reach mean speeds of […]