THE GREAT nephew of singer Bridie Gallagher is set to spend the next six months living in Donegal as he pens a book about becoming an outdoor adventurer. Derek Cullen, who is from Dublin but has strong family connections in Creeslough, will live in a cottage near Malin Head where he hopes to not only […]
Residents to meet over plans to extend digester plant
A meeting will be held in Cloghan on Monday night to discuss the planning permission granted for the extension of a digester plant close to residents’ homes. Despite strong objections from householders, Glenmore Generation Ltd was recently given the go ahead to build three new digesters at its plant outside Ballybofey. The Glenmore Action Group, […]
€7.5 million announced for Burtonport and Killybegs
MORE than €7.5 million has been announced this morning for two new harbour projects in Burtonport and Killybegs. Confirming the substantial windfall, Donegal Minister Joe McHugh described it as “massive investment boost” for the areas. “This is a huge investment in two major plans – Killybegs and Burtonport and the coastal and Gaeltacht regions of […]
Great Donegal ambassador Gay Byrne passes away
One of Donegal’s greatest ambassadors, veteran RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne, has passed away this afternoon after a long battle with illness.
Sinn Féin to hold public meeting on insurance reform
On Thursday 7th November, at 8pm in the Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar, Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty will be hosting a public meeting on the party’s insurance reform plan to take on the industry and end the rip-off.
Emergency services at crash near Donegal Town
THE emergency services are in attendance at a crash this morning near Donegal Town. The N15 is closed in both directions just outside Donegal Town near the Drumlonagher roundabout. Meanwhile in Letterkenny, it’s slow approaching the Polestar roundabout from the Dry Arch side. The N56 is also slow heading into the town from the Mountain […]
Bishop asks Gardai to investigate cover-up allegations
THE Bishop of Raphoe has asked gardai to investigate allegations of “collusion and cover-up” involving members of the Diocese made in a TG4 documentary on child sexual abuse which aired on Wednesday night.
Cut holes in shopping centre roof for jewellery robbery
A ROMANIAN national already in prison and facing deportation for crimes in Ireland was brought before Letterkenny Circuit Court on Thursday.
Seven Donegal projects secure funding of €750,000
MORE THAN €750,000 in funding has been secured for seven projects in Donegal through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Speaking about the announcement this afternoon Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has heralded the success of the scheme following the latest allocation. “What a brilliant boost for our county. The Town and […]
Wheelchair friendly swing for Gaoth Dobhair play park
A WHEELCHAIR friendly swing has been installed in a play park in Gaoth Dobhair which will enable children with disabilities to enjoy the amenity. Funding was drawn down by Údarás na Gaeltachta for the equipment following a proposal from Pearse Doherty TD (SF) to make the facility more inclusive and disability friendly. “I am absolutely […]