by Louise Doyle THE placing of a sign at a protest camp against controversial plans for a gold mine in Tyrone informing people to contact gardaí rather than the PSNI has sparked confusion. The Donegal News understands the sign and the fencing it was attached to were from this jurisdiction, and were placed in the area by Dalradian, who were interrupted by protesters before […]
St Johnston man uses milestone birthday to raise €11,750 for Zach
A ST JOHNSTON man has marked his 60th birthday by raising more than €11,000 for a family who are currently in Holland where their young son is receiving specialist medical treatment. Tony McBrearty celebrated his milestone birthday in Maggie’s Tavern in St Johnston, where he raised an amazing €11,750 for the McCrossan family. This money will […]
Anglers voice concerns about river pollution from sheep dip tanks
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By Róise Collins ANGLERS have shared their frustration and anger at the serious pollution they encounter in Donegal rivers caused by sheep dip tanks, claiming that the Inland Fisheries Ireland Environmental Office have failed to sanction those responsible. The comments are in response to the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
No child should dread returning to school because of unkindness from their classmates
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One of the hardest aspects of parenting is trying to protect our children from external sources that cause them upset – namely, their friendship group if things turn sour. It’s our instinct to wrap them up in bubble wrap in an attempt to shield them from any and all sadness. The reality is though, that […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and hazy sunshine
TODAY will be mostly dry with a mix of cloud and hazy sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Tonight will be largely dry under broken cloud. Advertisement Later on, isolated showers will present. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees.
Donegal man’s pub sets world record
DONEGAL’S own Declan Boyle made history this week as his pub became the Guinness World Record holder of the largest Irish bar in the world. McCafferty’s Irish Bar JVC in Dubai revealed their brand new extension this week; and along with it came the prize of the world record. Declan Boyle opened the first of […]
Anger as council chops down ancient oak tree
By Róise Collins DONEGAL County Council has felled a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite local residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, was removed late on Tuesday night to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project. Advertisement […]
Donegal families at breaking point due to lack of respite availability
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By Dionne Meehan A BALLYBOFEY family, urgently seeking respite care for their son with autism, say that parents of children with special needs in Donegal are being neglected and forgotten. The family say they are “exhausted” due to the lack of supports available in the county, and “walk on egg shells” daily in the hopes […]
Haulage director faces charges over fatal lorry crash
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A DIRECTOR of a Donegal haulage firm has been charged with offences connected to the death of a lorry driver on the A5 outside Omagh in 2022. On Tuesday, 40-year-old William Gill of Lisfannan, Buncrana, appeared at Omagh Magistrates Court charged with a number of motoring offences. The charges follow an investigation into the death […]
School secretaries and caretakers’ strike action continues
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By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers will today start their sixth day of indefinite strike action. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement On Tuesday, more than 100 union members across the […]