WORKERS, families, and businesses across the county will find out tomorrow how they are going to be impacted by Budget 2027. International events – including the wars and conflicts involving the US, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine – are having major consequences for households in Donegal. Prices of home heating oil kerosene and fuels […]
Plaque unveiling for Polish humanitarian in Glenties
A PLAQUE dedicated to Paul Edmund Strzelecki, a Polish explorer who saved around 200,000 children in Ireland during the Great Famine, is to be unveiled today in Glenties. The unveiling will be attended by the Irish Ambassador to Poland, Jonathan Conlon, and Artur Michalski, chargé d’affaires of the Republic of Poland to Ireland. It will […]
Siobhan brings 20 years of Italian love stories back home to Donegal
AFTER almost two decades capturing some of the world’s most romantic weddings against the stunning backdrops of Italy, award winning Letterkenny photographer Siobhan Hegarty has returned home to Donegal. She has brought with her a wealth of international experience, creativity and a unique story that connects the landscapes of Ireland and Italy. A member of […]
Man grew €2,400 worth of drug-producing plants in his flat
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A DONEGAL man was charged with growing €2,400 worth of drug-producing plants at home. Steven Cravagan (44) is charged that he illegally cultivated opium poppy, cannabis, and erythroxylon, which is the source of cocaine. Growing such plants without a controlled drug licence is an offence under Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. Advertisement The plants […]
Uachtarán Catherine Connolly visits Coláiste Bhríde and Rann na Feirste
THE sun burst out from behind the clouds just as President Catherine Connolly arrived at Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste last Friday morning, where she was met by a guard of honour from the local Scoil Oilibhear Pluincéad. She was welcomed by the college officials, chairperson, Niall Ó Sluáin, secretary, Séamus de Faoite and treasurer, […]
FRESH TAKE: Drumcree fears are more about what has happened in the past
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I was a teenager growing up in the North in the 1990s. I haven’t had much reason over the past decade or two to think or talk about Drumcree. But hearing the word again at the weekend immediately brought back memories of how ugly a time it was. For many, Drumcree conjures up violence, fear, […]
Defective block home families snubbed by Government
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PLEAS for the Government to include special consideration of defective block homes were ignored, it is claimed. Thousands of affected households in Donegal were snubbed by the decision for a booklet that has been issued to warn families about winter emergencies. Campaigner Joy Beard of the 100% Redress Party was elected to Donegal County to […]
The Cope Community Trust relaunched in Dungloe
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By Eoin McGarvey THE important role played by The Cope in supporting communities throughout west Donegal was highlighted with the relaunch of the Cope Community Trust in Dungloe. The trust, which was originally established in 2010, has provided valuable financial assistance to a wide range of local clubs, charities, schools, community organisations, events and projects […]
Generations reunite at Loreto Milford’s 60th celebration
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A WONDERFUL gathering of past pupils, staff and friends from across six decades marked a very special chapter in the history of Loreto Community School, Milford last Saturday. The school celebrated 60 years since Loreto first opened its doors in Milford, 30 years as a Community School and 20 years in its present building. The afternoon of celebration […]
Garvaghy Road solidarity event to take place in Crolly
A SOLIDARITY event for the residents of Garvaghy Road will take place at Crolly Bridge tomorrow. Residents of Garvaghy Road in Portadown have been protesting against a planned march by the Orange Order down the predominantly-nationalist road since Sunday. Independent Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig is organising the solidarity event at 10am tomorrow, having […]