TAOISEACH Simon Harris has confirmed his intentions to call the General Election tomorrow, Friday. Speaking on RTE’s Six One programme yesterday evening, the Fine Gael leader said the likely polling day will be Friday, November 29. “It is my intention to seek dissolution of the Dáil by President Higgins on Friday and as I would […]
Weather: Cloudy day with some drizzle in places
TODAY will be mostly cloudy but mainly dry with just a little drizzle in places. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees. Tonight will remain cloudy with some mist and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of ten to 13 degrees.
Weather: Cloudy day with a chance of sunny spells
Today will be generally cloudy with a few patches of light drizzle. However, overall, there will be lots of dry weather. Later, a few limited bright or sunny spells may develop. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and mild with a few patches of mist and drizzle. Lowest […]
Inishowen mum wins ‘Donegal family carer of the year’ award
INCREDIBLE Cathy Kelly has been awarded the title of Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year. The Inishowen woman is mum to four amazing children including, Timothy (10) who has hydrocephalus and a profound learning disability and Lucy (14) who has severe cerebral palsy. Her older children, Lochan and Shay are both in college. Advertisement Cathy is the […]
Lifford trad musicians honoured with Alley event
by Paul McElwee TRAD music lovers from both sides of the border descended on the Alley Theatre to celebrate the musical lives of two of Lifford’s finest musicians. John and Sheila McElhinney, both huge traditional music lovers, have been credited with quietly reviving and promoting traditional Irish music and song in the Lifford area for many years, doing so […]
Cllr Noel Jordan added to Sinn Féin’s election ticket in Donegal
WITH a date for the forthcoming election set to be confirmed later this week, Sinn Féin in Donegal have announced a third candidate for the Donegal constituency. Cllr Noel Jordan has been chosen to go forward to stand for the party along with Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn and Deputy Pearse Doherty. “I am honoured to have […]
Funding donated to Donegal charity to tackle food poverty
FUNDING of €5,000 donated to a charity in Donegal, in a bid to tackle food poverty, has benefited more than 100 families. A new report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, in partnership with Enterprise Mobility and four local charities, has highlighted the significant financial burden faced by families during school holidays. To address this pressing issue, Enterprise Mobility […]
Change of government needed to help deliver redress – Sinn Féin
FAMILIES in Donegal whose homes are impacted by the defective block scandal had a frank meeting with the leader of Sinn Féin during her visit on Friday. Mary Lou McDonald today met with families in Inishowen, and was accompanied by Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty and they set out Sinn Féin’s absolute commitment to […]
Supermarket chain announces festive jobs for Donegal
TWENTY-two jobs are to be created in Donegal this festive season by a supermarket chain. In a significant boost to seasonal employment, Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create almost 1,200 temporary festive roles across its Superstores and Extra stores nationwide, with 22 jobs in Donegal. These roles are designed to offer flexible hours, a […]
McConalogue committed to securing funding for Buncrana Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre
DONEGAL Minister, Charlie McConalogue, has pledged his full commitment to securing funding to proceed with the Buncrana Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre Project. “The provision of a new swimming pool and leisure centre is hugely important for Buncrana and the wider Inishowen peninsula,” the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine commented. “I have been […]