A fifteen year old girl from Ballybofey wrote her mother a note to say how proud she was of her hours before taking her own life, an inquest in Letterkenny heard today. Shannon Gallagher, a Finn Valley School student, was pronounced dead in the early hours of December 13th, 2012 just six weeks after her younger […]
Overturned lorry on Barnesmore Gap
A lorry has overturned on the main N15 Sligo/Donegal Road at Barnesmore Gap. According to AA Roadwatch, the road is still open and traffic is getting by with care. However motorists are being warned to expect delays. It is not clear at this stage if anyone has been injured.
Wainfest 2017 – In Pictures
A week of laughing, learning and fun with Wainfest There has been lots of laughing, learning and fun this week as Wainfest takes hold off the children of Donegal. With more than 100 events in 34 different venues, very young children right up to ‘very old’ children have been enjoying all types of […]
Calling all saints and sinners to The Warehouse…
ONE of Ireland’s best loved singer/songwriters Paddy Casey will put on a free gig in the Warehouse, Letterkenny, this Friday evening.
Farmers concerned about complying with slurry spreading
Farmers in Donegal who are concerned about breaching regulations concerning the spreading of slurry are being asked to contact the Nitrates Section of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine by Saturday 14 October, at the latest, to avail of some flexibility with regards to the spreading of slurry. The Good Agricultural Practice […]
Government to provide funding for repair of infrastructure hit in floods – McHugh
DONEGAL TD and Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh says he is pleased that the reconstruction of bridges and roads destroyed in the freak storm in north Donegal in August is to be paid for by Government.
Raphoe woman appointed as IDA Press and PR Manager
IDA Ireland, Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment Agency has appointed Céline Crawford as Press and PR Manager. In her new role Céline will be responsible for managing a strong team who deliver IDA Ireland’s communications strategy with a vision to be the best and most successful Investment Promotion Agency in the world. Originally from Raphoe, […]
Homeowner pleads with Council over turbine hell
Ms Duddy lives only 500 metres from a wind turbine at the Corkermore site, half way between Ardara and Bruckless, where a rotor blade broke off.
Donegal man spins €37,000 fortune on RTE game show
NEW dad Martin Johnston from Donegal Town got parenthood off to a great start when he scooped €37,000 in prizes, including a new car, on the RTE Winning Streak game show on Saturday night. Martin (31) wasn’t watching Winning Streak when his name was pulled out by Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy to appear on […]
Letterkenny artist in Visual Art Awards show
As a visual artist and filmmaker, Ara said that his practice seeks to explore the social, political and cultural environment of Ireland.