With the Leaving Certificate results out today many will be planning celebrations with friends and family. However, alcohol does not necessarily have to go hand in hand with celebrations. More and more young people are now choosing not to drink alcohol for the health gains it brings. HSE advises that young people under 18 should […]
Second COVID-19 booster offered to new cohorts across Donegal
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, as well as the Letterkenny Covid Vaccination Centre (CVC), are offering second booster vaccinations to new cohorts across Donegal. From today those aged 12 to 49 years with long term health conditions and Healthcare Workers are invited to make an appointment for their second booster dose. Other vaccines available at […]
Additional funding worth €420,000 for language planning process announced
As part of a visit to County Donegal today, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, has announced that the annual funding to be made available in future for the specific Gaeltacht Service Towns located in the Gaeltacht is being increased from €80,000 to €100,000 per year. […]
Garda Síochána appeal for owner of abandoned horse
An Garda Síochána in Donegal have taken to their Facebook page this morning in search of the owner of an abandoned horse. The horse has been abandoned in a field in Letterkenny town and it is believed that the horse has been there for the past few weeks. It the post, An Garda Síochána Donegal […]
North West Truck Fest roars back into Milford
The hugely popular Truck Fest returned to Milford last weekend. The event which attracts up to 200 trucks of all shapes and sizes, has been taking place since 2006 with a gap during the past two years because of the pandemic.
Fatbergs putting ‘significant strain’ on Buncrana’s wastewater
LARGE volumes of fats, oils and incorrectly flushed items are pushing Buncrana’s wastewater infrastructure towards crisis point. Irish Water has revealed that the disposal of unsuitable items down the toilet in the Inishowen town is resulting in “significant operational difficulties” for its staff and the local wastewater plant. The utility’s Tom Cuddy said, ‘“Our operational staff in Buncrana […]
Minister McConalogue meets with Japanese Ministerial counterparts in Tokyo
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today had Government-to-Government meetings with his Japanese counterparts in Tokyo, as part of the Minister’s agri-food trade mission to Japan and South East Asia. Minister McConalogue met with Mr Tetsuro Nomura, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and separately with Mr Katsunobu Kato, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, to discuss a range […]
Picture Special: Barney and the Circle reunite
DONEGAL legends Barney and the Circle reunited for a concert in aid of Donegal Hospice. The gig, took place in the Amharclann, Gaoth Dobhair on August 26 and was organised for Barney McDaid’s 80th birthday. The Circle – Barney McDaid, Patrick Doherty, Noel Sweeney and Michael Hayes – played pubs, clubs and dancehalls during the […]
More than 420 babies born in first three months of year
MORE than 420 babies were born in Donegal in the first three months of this year. Latest figures released by the Central Statistics Office reveal 421 babies were born in the county between January to March, 2022. The figures show there were in all 16, 131 babies born between January and March of this year. Nationally, […]
Councillor questions plans to cut speed limit
A Letterkenny councillor says he is unsure whether plans to reduce the speed limit on the Four Lane Road are workable. A public consultation is ongoing into proposals to drop the maximum permitted speed from 100kph to 60kph. At the moment, with work ongoing, the speed limit is 50kph. Construction on the new road layout […]