Almost 6,000 carers across Donegal will receive the annual Carer’s Support Grant this week. The nationwide funding, announced by the Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, will see over 147,000 carers receive the €2,000 grant per care recipient. In total, €336 million is being issued to nominated bank or post office accounts this Thursday, June […]
HSE launch three new Community Inclusion Services across Donegal
The HSE has officially launched a number of Community Inclusion (CI) services across County Donegal recently, marking an important step forward in strengthening person-centred supports and inclusive opportunities within local communities. The launches celebrated the opening and continued development of CI Donegal, CI Buncrana and CI Cosan, which are all part of the HSE Donegal […]
Community uproar over lack of action on dangerous road
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CARS are entering ditches on a narrow east Donegal road. A petition for action on the L-23742 Back Lone Road in St Johnston has garnered close to 500 signatures from concerned residents. Local farmers have been forced to recover cars from the ditches, which have open drains. Advertisement Concerns have been raised that the road has […]
Shane McLoughlin breaks world record with 200-tonne ferry pull in Burtonport
PARALYMPIAN and amputee Shane McLoughlin made history today by breaking his seventh consecutive world record after pulling a 200-tonne ferry in Burtonport. The Monaghan native pulled the new Arranmore Blu ferry, which was loaded with two tipper lorries, in the world-first achievement. After successfully completing the challenge, Shane spoke to the Donegal News: Advertisement “No […]
IN PICS: Atty’s charity tea party in Annagry
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A big well done to Atty O’Donnell and all those who helped out in organising the charity tea party in Annagry on Sunday. The event drew great support from the local community with funds raised going to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Photographer Eoin McGarvey was there to capture the day. Mona Bonner with daughters […]
Families urged to conserve water across Donegal
RAIN has returned for the weekend but Donegal families have been urged to conserve water. The plea was issued by Irish Water in a direct appeal to homes across the county, particularly for the bank holiday weekend but also for “the weeks ahead”. Areas like Buncrana, Ballybofey, Kerrykeel, Letterkenny, Milford, Ramelton and Stranorlar were identified […]
Coleman: it’s “awful what is happening” in Palestine
FORMER Ireland soccer captain Seamus Coleman vowed he knows “the difference between right and wrong” when he was drawn into the controversy of playing against Israel. European football body UEFA wants Ireland to play Israel on September 27 and then to host the Israelis in Dublin on October 4 as part of the latest Nations […]
Netflix hit is by local man who almost said no to Kylie
DONEGAL filmmaker Michael Harte is the creative genius behind Netflix’s new documentary series Kylie. But the award-winning director, who is originally from Letterkenny, almost turned down the golden Hollywood opportunity. Michael (43), who is the son of former senator Jimmy Harte, revealed that he thought the job offer might turn out to be just a tale […]
Lennon Festival committee say July event will go ahead – despite rumours
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THE Lennon Festival committee have promised that the 2026 festival will be going ahead as scheduled this July, quashing rumours to the contrary. The speculation surrounding this summer’s festival centres on the ongoing town improvement works in Ramelton, much of which is being carried out in the area where the festival concerts take place at […]
Man escapes house fire in St Johnston
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A man was taken to hospital after a house fire in St Johnston. The fire broke out last night at approximately 9.10pm. The male occupant in his 50s was conveyed to hospital as a precaution. Advertisement The fire was brought under control by fire services. No other injuries were reported at the time. The scene […]