WHAT was previously believed to be a souterrain unearthed in Lifford has turned out to be a ring fort. The Donegal News revealed recently how archaeologists were carrying out a dig at Curraghlane as part of the design process for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). They were exploring the site of a souterrain uncovered in […]
Donegal priest named as Ireland’s Inspirational hero
FOLLOWING a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Fr Pat Ward from Burtonport is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards. Advertisement Nominated by friends and members of his congregation, Fr Ward stood out for this quick thinking, determination and positive attitude. […]
Eyes Down: Termon’s online bingo starts this evening
BINGO lovers across Donegal will get the chance to win hundreds of euro from the comfort of their own homes tonight, Friday. It comes as Termon GAA launches its new online bingo, the first in the North West. A great idea for those who may be in isolation, or for bingo fans who miss going […]
The Donegal teen rapping on the door of music stardom
A young member of the famous Clann Mhic Ruairí is carving himself out a career in music – but along a very different path than might be expected. Cillian Gallagher Rodgers, stage name ‘Cillian’, is an upcoming drill and rap artist in London where he lives with his dad Eamon Rodgers and mum Caroline Gallagher. […]
Pressure grows for full review at LUH
PRESSURE is mounting on Letterkenny University Hospital for a full independent review to be carried out following new cases of delayed cancer diagnosis coming to light. Deputy Pearse Doherty intends to raise the issue in the Dáil today and demand that Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly takes action. The campaign for an independent review is […]
1,500 jobs secured with major buyout by Indian Company
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services business, has this morning announced that it will acquire Pramerica in Letterkenny with over 1,500 Pramerica staff transferring to TCS. This will help TCS to create a new Global Delivery Centre here in Ireland that will provide a range of digital services to customers in Ireland, […]
Donegal Covid numbers more than double national average
THE 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population in Donegal continues to be more than twice the national average. Latest Health Protection Surveillance Centre figures this evening show that it currently stands at 300.9 per 100,000 with the national average at 145. The lowest national 14-day incidence rate was on 3 July when the rate was […]
Carrickfinn Airport in pilot simulator
A new state-of-the-art simulator, the first ATR 72-600 simulator in Ireland or the UK for pilot training features Carrickfinn Airport
Donegal continues to report highest Covid-19 figures
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of twenty-one confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal. The 14-Day incidence rate per 100,000 population in Donegal stands at 284.6 which is almost double the national average (151.5) and remains the highest in the country. The HPSC has been notified of 16 additional deaths today, 14 […]
Story of Tom Crean to be screened by An Grianán Theatre
THE story of Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, will be brought to life by An Grianán Theatre tomorrow. Responsible for telling Crean’s incredible story in a stunning solo performance is actor and storyteller Aidan Dooley. “We had originally booked Aidan to come and perform the show live but […]