Let the children play – €210,000 investment for children with disabilities in Inishowen Children with disabilities in Inishowen are getting the support they deserve with a new investment of €210,000 for social enterprise Spórt agus Spraoi. The new funding from the Department of Health will significantly increase the organisation’s ability to support children with disabilities, […]
Gardaí seek help in tracing missing Letterkenny teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Theo Devaney, who is reported missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday morning (June 11). Theo is described as being approximately 5’4” in height and of a slim build, with black hair, blue eyes and a goatee beard. It is not known what Theo was […]
Taoiseach responds to 100% Redress success
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has vowed to “continue to listen and continue to respond the best we can” with respect to those suffering enormous stress in Donegal, impacted by the defective blocks crisis. He was responding in the Dáil to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who reminded the Taoiseach of the success enjoyed by the 100% Redress […]
Commencement of TAMS 3 payments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of payments in respect of claims submitted under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Making the announcement, the Minister said: “Payments totalling almost €1.4 million under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will issue this week and will continue […]
New councillor Declan Meehan celebrates his win
by Evelyn Cullen Topping the poll in Milford LEA with 1,739 first preference votes and getting elected to Donegal County Council on the 4th count with a total of 2,074 votes, community worker Declan Meehan’s work in Donegal County Council will no doubt be an extension of the community work that he already does every […]
Farmers urged to step up security measures
Farmers in Donegal are being urged to ensure they have adequate security measures in place following the theft of fuel from a tractor.
Man charged with injuring garda decides against appeal
A man who previously served seven years for the manslaughter of a garda has decided not to appeal a new jail term for speeding towards another garda.
Donegal finalist hoping for success at this week’s National Dairy Awards
DONEGAL has a finalist in this year’s National Dairy Awards recognising the quality and talents of the county’s dairy farmers and vets. The dairy sector is the jewel of the Irish agricultural industry but it is facing many challenges. The National Dairy Awards recognise and celebrate those who have embraced these challenges and are driving the […]
ELECTION 2024: Final Results from Letterkenny LEA
Monday, June 10 10.09pm Letterkenny LEA 14th and Final Count Results, following the distribution of Ciaran Brogan’s surplus 193 votes. Advertisement (7-seater and the Quota for election is 1,629) Donal Mandy Kelly (FF) 1,841 – (ELECTED) Gerry McMonagle (SF) 1,208 + 503 = 1,711 (ELECTED) Tomás Seán Devine (100% Redress) 1,620 + 60 = 1,680 (ELECTED) Ciaran Brogan […]
A pedestrian has died following an overnight collision in Moville
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Moville this morning. Shortly after 1:30 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Ballynally, near Moville. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was […]