An allocation of over €1.6 million to see social housing units in Donegal refurbished and re-let to individuals and families, struggling with homelessness or on the social housing list, has been welcomed by Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue.
Opry le Daniel returns to our screens tomorrow night
OPRY le Daniel makes a welcome return to TG4 tomorrow evening at 9.30pm. The first episode to air on Tuesday will pay tribute to Glen Campbell in the company of his daughter Ashley Campbell, along with Johnny Brady, Ciarán Rosney and Marc Roberts. Viewers get an insight into Glen’s life, his worldwide reputation and the […]
25 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal in 48 hours
There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There has been a total of 1,784 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday 13th September, the HPSC has been notified of 208 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 31,192* confirmed cases of COVID-19 in […]
Tell the world why you #lovedonegal
WHY do you love Donegal? That is the question to be answered this week when the #LoveDonegal day campaign returns. The initiative, which is co-ordinated by Donegal County Council, will build on the huge success of last year’s campaign which reached an audience of 33 million people worldwide. Advertisement Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Rena […]
Donegal musician’s song for World Alzheimer’s Month
A Donegal musician’s poignant song on the theme of dementia has been picked up by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland for this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month. Patrick McEleney will release ‘Memory’, a collaboration with fellow singer and songwriter Laura Rai, on September 22 to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society. The song was written and […]
No regrets after big family move ‘overseas’
TWO years ago primary school teacher Fiona Ní Ghloinn, her husband Jesse and their three young children turned their backs on urban life and moved to the country. The move from Dublin to Arranmore, the birthplace of Fiona’s mother Grainne, was about a better lifestyle for their family and before too long the lure of […]
Watched from Sweden as daughter confirmed in Donegal
AFTER an initial surge, Sweden now has one of the lowest coronavirus death rates in Europe. The Scandinavian country left its schools, restaurants, and gyms open, and while the government banned gatherings over 50 people and urged residents to self-isolate, their lack of strict lockdowns was in contrast to the rest of Europe. Advertisement […]
Council plan for historic Kilmacrennan abbey site
DONEGAL County Council have confirmed that a conservation plan has been developed for the historic Kilmacrennan Franciscan Friary site. The friary was built in 1537 by the clan leader Manus O’Donnell for the Franciscan friars on the site of a previous monastery of the 6th century. It is said that at this early monastery Colmcille […]
Donegal doing its bit for Abi’s Butterfly Breeze
A Portaferry family is embarking on a virtual ‘butterfly walk’ to Letterkenny in memory of the daughter they lost two years ago. Abi Rogers was just 15 when she lost her battle with mental health issues. To keep her memory alive and to raise awareness of the struggles Abi went through, mum Cathy and step-dad […]
Five more confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Donegal
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 1 person with COVID-19 has died. There has now been a total of 1,781* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. Advertisement As of midnight Thursday 10th September, the HPSC has been notified of 211 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 30,571 […]