SCHOOLS across Donegal are set to get a major funding boost through the Government’s Summer Works Scheme announced by Education Minister Joe McHugh in Letterkenny this morning. Twenty schools across the county will receive funding as part of the €40million national scheme. The money will be used to improve both primary and secondary school buildings. […]
‘People no better off now than during recession’ – SVDP
MANY families in Donegal are no better off now than they were during the recession according to a Donegal branch of St Vincent de Paul. Last year the 66 Donegal conferences/branches of the organisation disbursed more than €150,000 to people in the county to help with the purchase of food and heating, illness poverty and […]
Gerard Melaugh: Keeping a promise, come what may
In June of last year, the Red Hughs captain and his wife, Stacey, buried their two-year-old son, Caolan.
Gardai had to wait five months for Irish Open pay
GARDAI in Donegal have said they will be reluctant to work at major events in the county after having to wait five months to be paid following the Irish Open. A substantial number of Gardai were affected in the pay dispute and they were considering bringing the case before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) […]
Recalling famous customers as pub celebrates 160 years
The Beehive Bar on Ardara’s Main Street, established in 1858, has long been a hub for top quality traditional music in the Heritage town
18th Century building to make way for Care Centre
THE HSE has been granted permission to demolish an 18th century country house in Newtowncunnigham, known locally as The Castle, to make way for a primary care centre after being previously refused permission on the same site by An Bord Pleanála. The building is listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) and […]
Rev David Latimer to hold book signing in Letterkenny
ONE of Ireland’s foremost Presbyterian clerics will be in Letterkenny this Sunday with his new book which charts his friendship with the late Martin McGuinness. Rev David Latimer’s book, A Leap of Faith, details the camaraderie that sprung up between the former IRA commander and himself and how their relationship helped shaped the peace process. […]
McHugh Announces €650,000 for Donegal Airport
Minister Joe McHugh has confirmed Donegal Airport, Carrickfinn is to get €650,060 in funding for the development of the airport.
Letterkenny Trad Week – It’ll be anything but bodhran!
THE Donegal News is proud to be the official media partner of Letterkenny Trad Week 2019, which is presented by the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre. The week-long festival – January 19 to 27 – features a great mixture of new talent on the rise, stalwarts of Irish and other Celtic traditional music, […]
Funding boost for Local Sports Partnerships
FINE Gael Councillors Terence Slowey and Martin Harley have announced more than €100,000 funding for Local Sports Partnerships to promote participation across the county. “This €105,000 funding is a huge boost to the county as the money will go to promote sport and physical activity among people with disabilities, disadvantaged communities and people who are […]