A last ditch attempt to save the curlew from extinction in Donegal has been launched by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The wildlife authority has just begun a recruitment drive for ‘Curlew Advisory Officers’ to work with communities and landowners. The move follows the launch in 2017 of the Curlew Conservation […]
Brothers and sister confronted by knife wielding thug
A neighbour of three family members robbed at knife point in their home says the local community has been left stunned by the crime. The thief entered the house at Kilmacrennan at around 9pm on Sunday night. He confronted the occupants – two brothers in their 70s and their sister who is in […]
Donegal man hoping to build Ireland’s tallest snowman
SNOWMEN are popping up in parks and gardens around the country but one Donegal man is planning on breaking the record and building the country’s tallest snowman. Kristian Shortt is planning to build the masterpiece beside the graveyard in Clar, Redcastle and is hoping to have it finished by tomorrow afternoon. A snowman in Cork […]
Still waiting: Confusion and bemusement on main street
The only problem is that Letterkenny remains a snow free zone. It’s Thursday morning and the roads and footpaths are completely clear
Tory Islanders stranded at Magheroarty
TORY Islanders are stranded in Magheroarty after returning from their protest in Galway on Wednesday over the need for a new ferry. Tory Island Co-op Manager Marjorie Uí Cearbhaill said they made it back up to Donegal on Wednesday night as things began to shut down. They have received confirmation that the helicopter service […]
More than 1,000 left without power this morning
MORE than a thousand people have been left without power in areas of Buncrana and Gaoth Dobhair this morning following the arrival of Storm Emma. The ESB have said 1,105 customers are without power in Buncrana while a further 119 customers are without power in the Claggan area. Residents in Gaoth Dobhair have also experienced […]
Catherine creates lifelong friendships through sport
From Aughnish, Ramelton, Grier travelled to Holland in January to represent the Republic of Ireland at the Deaf Women’s Futsal European Championships
Double bass piques student interest
A member of Donegal Designer Makers, Parkinson’s latest piece formed part of an exhibition which took place in Rathmullan House before Christmas.
Months Mind Mass: Michael Mc Grath
Michael’s family would like to inform you that the months mind for Michael McGrath RIP has been changed to Friday 9th March at 7.30 in Church of the Irish Martyrs due to the forecasted bad weather. Michael, 40, sadly passed away at the Donegal Hospice after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer late last […]