Researchers studying farm-based crime have found that more than half of farmers have been victims of theft. Researchers at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) surveyed 1,333 farmers and alarmingly, 55 per cent have been victims of theft. These are among the many findings of a research report by Dr Nicola Hughes and Dr Matt Bowden, […]
Charity set to benefit from ‘Barefoot Beach Sports’
FESTIVAL-GOERS headed for Sea Sessions are being urged to kick off their shoes in support of a Donegal charity. The Bundoran party, which runs from June 16-18, is the only festival in Ireland to feature Barefoot Beach Sports, sponsored by Barefoot Wine. Among the sports featured this year are volleyball, soccer, rugby, Frisbee and yoga. Advertisement As […]
IFA encourage farmers to be SunSmart
As the Irish weather becomes increasingly warmer over the summer months, IFA National Farm Family and Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle is encouraging farmers to protect their skin from sun and reduce risk of skin cancer as they work outdoors. “Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland with almost 13,000 cases […]
Turning ‘frantic’ voice notes into a successful podcast
TWO best friends who turned their frantic voice notes into a popular podcast are close to celebrating one year of providing listeners with a weekly dose of ‘light-hearted good craic’. Marie Shields is from Glen, Carrigart and Trish Geraghty (pictured below) is originally from Mayo but is now living in Rosnakill. The pair launched the ‘No Other […]
Mixed views as dog ban on popular beaches comes into force today
STARTING today dog walkers will face strict restrictions on beaches across Donegal. On 12 of the counties designated Blue Flag beaches dogs will be banned from 11am to 7pm, right through the summer months to mid-September. The Donegal News went to some of the county’s most popular beaches to see how the public felt about […]
Fuel prices to increase from midnight
BAD news for motorists as fuel prices are set to increase after midnight tonight. Petrol prices will go up by 6 cent per litre, while Diesel will see a 5 cent per litre rise. It comes as a cut in excise duty ends at midnight. Advertisement In March last year, as fuel prices increased, the […]
Five per cent pay increase for supervisors of Employment Support Schemes
COMMUNITY employment workers who work as supervisors, assistant supervisors and team leaders across various schemes are set to receive a 5 per cent increase this year. The pay deal will benefit over 1,600 employees of organisations that manage Community Employment (CE), Tús, Rural Social Scheme (RSS) and Job Initiative (JI). Fianna Fáil TD and Minister […]
‘A partnership I am proud of’ – Amber sees benefits of ReNew
IRISH women’s international soccer player Amber Barrett has spoken of how she is benefiting from wellbeing techniques devised by ReNew founder Aoibheann Gallen. The Milford woman has been a proud ambassador of the ReNew You Schools Wellbeing Programmes since 2019. In a video released in recent days coinciding with the launch of the new ReNew […]
‘Park and Ride’ system would ease Letterkenny’s traffic problems – Cllr
A Letterkenny councillor has said the town’s ongoing traffic problems could be eased if a ‘park and ride’ system was introduced for daily commuters. Lengthening traffic queues at different locations around the town have long caused frustration for road-users, with the problems at their worst during the morning and evening rush times. But Cllr. Donal […]
Popular Tory Island art gallery to reopen
A COLLECTION of artwork spanning three generations is to be showcased at the re-opening of the popular Gailearaí Dixon on Tory Island next weekend. Tory based artist Nóirín Meenan has been busy restoring the gallery which closed over five years ago. Her vision was to celebrate the work of both past and present artists. This […]