TWO Donegal businesses have won top awards at The Georgina Campbell Awards for hospitality. At the Awards Ceremony held in Bord Bia in Dublin the “Hideaway of the Year Award” went to Marguerite Howley and Peter Lawler of Castle Murray House Boutique in Dunkineeley and “The B&B of the Year Award” went to Noreen and […]
South Donegal devastated by floods
South Donegal has been hit with a ‘disastourous’ flood following heavy rainfall and a high tide yesterday evening. Homes, businesses and a primary school in Killybegs were all seriously effected. Donegal County Council and the Fire Service were assisting the public from around 6pm yesterday. Advertisement Fintra Primary School were helped by local residents to […]
New innovative Driving Module programme for Students at Carndonagh Community School
Carndonagh Community School have launched a new innovative driving module programme for their Leaving Applied Certificate (LAC) students. This new programme is the first of its kind in Donegal and indeed in Ireland and will be facilitated by the Pro Social Drivers Programme. This programme is about educating our young people on driving safely […]
Donegal receives €1.15 million from Renewal Scheme
AN ALLOCATION of €1.15 million has been made to Donegal for 13 projects under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The allocation will fund digital hubs in Kilcar, Carrigart/Downings and on Arranmore Island as well as enhancement schemes in Rathmullan, St Johnston, Burtonport, Convoy, Dunkineely, Falcarragh, Ballyliffin, Churchill and Mountcharles. The funding will […]
Father’s move to Spain inspired this young Convoy singer-songwriter
A YOUNG man from Convoy is making his way in the music scene after securing a First Class Honours Degree at Queens University, Belfast. Joel Harkin, 23, graduated from one of the UK’s top universities with a degree in Music Technology and Sonic Arts earlier this year. Since leaving university, he has now developed […]
Rainfall warning for Donegal
A rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal as the county sees heavy down pours this morning. Met Eireann issued a status yellow warning for Donegal, while the rest of the country is set to get drier. Advertisement Heavy rain can be expected throughout the rest of the day and for a time overnight. […]
Donegal man to appear on Winning Streak
The third episode of the new series of Winning Streak will be broadcast this Saturday evening (7th October) at 8:15pm on RTÉ One.
Donegal Fire Service recruitment drive targets new female recruits
Donegal Fire Service has recently launched a new recruitment drive and is particularly interested in attracting new female recruits. Dermot Brady, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Donegal Fire Service is keen to see more women putting themselves forward to join the Fire Service in Donegal. “At the moment Donegal Fire Service does not […]
Sleep Out event this weekend as homeless crisis gets worse
A charity event is to take place this weekend to raise awareness and much needed funds for the North West Simon Community. The annual ‘Sleep Out’ takes place on Friday October 6th from 9pm in Letterkenny Market Square. Advertisement As part of their annual Simon Week, the charity will be trying to raise […]
Funding offer and new jobs to deliver the NW Greenway project
Donegal County Council welcomes the fact that Derry City and Strabane District Council has received a formal letter of offer for €14.85 million from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme to proceed with the North West greenways project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways across the Donegal County […]