A MAN in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the crash in Louth in July which claimed the lives of three Donegal women. Margaret McGonigle, her daughter Mairead Mundy and friend Rachael Battles from Bruckless lost their lives in the collision on N2 Dublin to Monaghan Road at Aclint. The arrest was made […]
Infrastructure to tackle Donegal’s sewage problems
IRISH Water has announced that they will begin developing wastewater infrastructure in three areas of Donegal, Burtonport, Kerrykeel and Kilcar where sewage is currently going untreated. The move follows last week’s damning report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which revealed untreated sewage is being pumped into waterways in these areas. The utility company has […]
Donegal man dies in crash near Sligo
THE man who died in a crash between Sligo and Donegal yesterday was 66-year-old Packie McGrath from Ballyshannon.
McGonagle steps down as head of the Irish Athletics Team
Patsy McGonagle today announced that he is stepping down as team manager to the Irish Athletics team
Meeting held to discuss Finn Valley flood threat
COMMUNITY groups in Finn Valley have met with Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran to discuss possible solutions to the threat posed by flooding to the Finn Valley. Minister Moran has been in Donegal since Monday and has visited Inishowen which was devastated by flooding in late August. Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty said the […]
Travel experts to take part in Donegal tourism seminar
AUTUMN’S Donegal Tourism Seminar will take place tomorrow in the Garden Suite at Harvey’s Point Hotel. Tourism and travel experts are set to share their expertise on emerging travel trends, tourism strategies and marketing techniques. Barney McLaughlin Head of Tourism at Donegal County Council said the seminar is all about enabling greater collaboration and networking […]
North West ladies in farming take on Europe
The NW Women in Farming group pictured outside European Parliament Buildings on their trip to Brussels which was sponsored by MEP Marian Harkin. From left: Hannah McNelis, Christine Butler, Carol Conaghan, Sinead O’Donnell, Eimear McGuiness, Nicola McLaughling, Ann McMenamin, Tina McMenamin-Kilpatrick and Geraldine McNelis. Advertisement THE North West Woman in Farming group travelled […]
Sliabh Liag Distillery Launches An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin
Sliabh Liag Distillery will launch An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin this weekend. An Dúlamán is inspired by the Donegal coast and the ingredients found around the Sliabh Liag peninsula. The gin’s name comes from the traditional song Dúlamán na binne bhuí, made famous by Altan, Clannad and other famous Irish singers and songwriters. The […]
GAA legend Pat Shovelin laid to rest in Portnoo
HUNDREDS of people gathered in St Columba’s Church, Doneyloop, this morning for the funeral of Donegal GAA goalkeeping coach Pat Shovelin. Father-of-two Mr Shovelin passed away on Saturday following a battle with cancer. As county goalkeeping coach, Pat Shovelin was a key part of Jim McGuinness’s backroom team when he guided Donegal to All-Ireland victory […]