ONE of Donegal’s most famous ballroom of romance is being brought back to life through the acclaimed ‘Dreamers and Dancers – The Story of the Butt Hall’. Penned by Susan Doherty, the musical play was first performed to packed houses at the Balor ten years ago to mark what was the 50th anniversary of the […]
Minister McHugh has audience with Pope Francis
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has described meeting Pope Francis in the Vatican as a moment of incredible warmth.
MCPA exceedance detected in the Fanad East water supply in Donegal
The pesticide MCPA has been detected in the Fanad East Public Water Supply in Co Donegal for the first time since Irish Water began sampling for pesticides in 2016.
40 people in Donegal diagnosed with severe lung disease
Almost two years after losing her mum, Anna Cassidy to the severe disease, Lorraine Doherty continues her campaign to raise awareness of the condition
YOURS Intergenerational Project launched
“It is about the young and old sharing their stories and developing strong positive relationships.”
Rossnowlagh beach clean up
Irish Water working in partnership with An Taisce’s Clean Coasts organised a very successful beach clean in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal last Tuesday.
Traffic chaos in Letterkenny
THERE were inordinate traffic delays coming into Letterkenny from the O’Donnell Park roundabout on the R250, yesterday evening with massive tailbacks and up to 45 minute waiting times.
Something quite brilliant is going on in Letterkenny
“We run courses to optimise employment skills and an information service for people who may have questions about entitlements, housing or pensions.”
Fundraising dance in memory of baby Cara Rose
“We are so proud to say we have raised a total amount of €28,395.46 to give back to the Trust for them to help out the next unfortunate family.”
Additional funding for MICA homes in budget 2020
ADDITIONAL funding for Mica affected homes in Donegal has been included in Budget 2020. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh announced this afternoon that an additional €20 million will be included in this year’s budget to fix homes in Donegal and Mayo bringing the total allocated for the project up to €40 million. “This […]