ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age well at home, is urgently seeking volunteers for their Support and Befriending services in Donegal. Demand for services continues to grow across Donegal, as many older people experience loneliness and isolation. ALONE’s volunteers play a vital role in offering companionship, practical support, and a friendly voice to […]
Donegal community urged to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day
LETTERKENNY native Susan Kenny is calling on her community to turn daffodil yellow on Daffodil Day, March 20, to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients. Ms Kenny was one of many who travelled to Dublin last week for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day Supporters’ Launch at Croke Park, where she was joined […]
Fresh take: Any changes to Donegal-Dublin service should not be for profit, but people
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By Sabrina Sweeney When Minister Jack Chambers flew into Donegal Airport recently, a short video of the descent he posted on Instagram drew far more engagement than his other social media content. The Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader was generous in his praise of the airport during his visit and, for people in Donegal, it’s not […]
Long awaited second edition of Tony Gallinagh’s book to be officially launched
LOCAL historian Tony Gallinagh will launch the second edition of his book ‘A long journey in a short time’ in Alexander’s Book Shop in Ballybofey, on Wednesday, February 11. So popular is Tony’s new book that the first edition of 400 copies was a sell out. This long awaited second edition is generating significant interest […]
Curriculum overload must be tackled by the government – principals
DONEGAL school principals say high stake exams and curriculum overload must be tackled by Government ‘Convention on Education’. A poll of almost 200 post-primary principals and deputy principals from across Ireland’s Education and Training Boards, including Donegal ETB, has identified high stake exams and curriculum overload as the biggest limits on students’ positive school experience. […]
‘It’s a fundamental breach of trust’
St Eunan’s Board of Management seek urgent meeting with Minster for Education over funding exclusion
Donegal singers sought for Junior Eurovision Song Contest
YOUNG singers from across Donegal are being invited to showcase their talent for a chance to feature in this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. TG4 and Adare Productions are looking for the top ten young singers or groups in Ireland to battle it out to represent the country in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. This […]
Overnight water main works to begin on Letterkenny Main Street next week
UISCE Éireann will commence essential water main replacement works on Letterkenny’s Main Street next week, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and future‑proof the town’s water network. The works will take place overnight from 7pm to 7am, Monday to Thursday, to minimise disruption to homes, businesses and road users. This project will see the replacement […]
Crime prevention talk in Termon this evening
A CRIME prevention talk will take place this evening in Termon. The talk will be given by Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Fergus McGroary, and takes place in Termon GAA Clubhouse at 7.30pm. The event comes as gardaí are warning the public in relation to recent attempted fraud incidents where the scammer(s) are once again impersonating members […]
Donegal couple fear rural airbnb closure if short-term rental proposals come into effect
A DONEGAL couple who operate an Airbnb in Trentagh have said they may be forced to close their small rurally located business if proposed short-term rental legislation comes into effect. Jason and Michaela Russell own and operate Hillside Lodge, a small, family-run guest lodge which, they say, provides their main source of income. The couple, along […]