FUNDING of almost €260,000 has been allocated to Coláiste na Carrige to develop sports and fitness facilities at the school. The investment will be used to develop field sports, football pitches and a running track and has been described as “a gamechanger” for the school, local communities, clubs and organisations. Making the announcement this morning, […]
Tip O’Neill Award recipients unveiled for 2019
THE 2019 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award recipients were unveiled today by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Nicholas Crossan.
Man dies following quad accident in Mountcharles
GARDAI have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a man’s death in South Donegal. The victim, named locally as Patrick McGinty, died following an incident involving a quad bike. The crash occurred on the Sunday when Mr McGinty, who was in his 40s, came off the bike while travelling on a local road at […]
McBrearty elected Cathaoirleach of Lifford/Stranorlar
FRANK McBrearty has been elected Cathaoirleach of the Lifford/Stranorlar Municipal District at the Annual General Meeting this morning. Cllr McBrearty was proposed by Cllr Gerry Crawford and seconded by Cllr Gary Doherty. The Raphoe politician controversially resigned from Fine Gael just days after being elected three week ago. The now independent councillor took over the […]
Donegal seventh luckiest county in scratch card league
THE National Lottery has compiled a definitive list of Ireland’s luckiest counties when it comes to winning the top prize while playing scratch cards. The analysis shows that Donegal is the seventh luckiest county with 14 players claiming top prizes worth €945,000 in winnings from scratch cards. Since 2015, there have been a total of […]
‘I have MS, MS does not have me’ says brave Lucinda
A Convoy woman diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 27 says the disease has spurred her towards a healthier lifestyle. Now aged 33, Lucinda Farrell spoke out as part of World MS Day 2019. The theme of this year’s campaign was visibility and encouraging those living with MS to speak out about their […]
Runners to get into stride in memory of Jasmine
HUNDREDS of runners will put their best foot forward this Friday evening in memory of Killygordon murder victim Jasmine McMonagle. Proceeds from the annual Mantis Cranes 5K Run and Walk will go towards Smile for Jasmine, a community organisation set up to support the young woman’s family but also to raise awareness of domestic violence. […]
Close to €1 million announced for Donegal airport
AIR Traffic Control systems, runway works and fire safety are all to be updated at Carrickfinn Airport following an announcement of almost €1 million in funding. “You just have to look at the photos of Donegal Airport to see why Carrickfinn is the jewel in the crown of the Wild Atlantic Way,” said Joe McHugh, […]
Nicholas Crossan elected Cathaoirleach of Donegal
INDEPENDENT Councillor Nicholas Crossan has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council at today’s Annual General Meeting in Lifford. The Buncrana politician was proposed by Cllr Ian McGarvey and seconded by Cllr Frank McBrearty. On this day 25 years ago Cllr Crossan was first elected to Buncrana Town Council. Advertisement Killybegs Councillor Niamh Kennedy […]