TRIBUTES have been paid to TV presenter and architect Hugh Wallace following his sudden death at the age of 68. Hugh, who passed away at home in Dublin on Sunday night, was best known to TV audiences as a long-serving judge on the series Home of the Year and as The Great House Revival. In […]
Donegal Enterprise Awards take place tomorrow night
THE Donegal Enterprise Awards return this weekend to recognise the innovation and achievements of the county’s small business community across a wide range of sectors. Organised by Local Enterprise Office Donegal, the awards highlight the resilience and success of local businesses as they navigated a year of challenges. The ceremony takes place tomorrow evening, Friday, […]
Couple raise more than €8,000 for Féileacáin in memory of their son
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A COUPLE whose baby son died after only 15 days of life have raised more than €8,000 for a charity which supports those affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy. Luke and Edel Mangan hosted ‘Luke’s Head and Moustache Shave’ on Saturday, November 29 in the Shamrock Lodge in Falcarragh in memory […]
National Ambulance Service confirm review to take place following Carndonagh collision
The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has confirmed that a review of a collision involving one of their emergency ambulances is to be carried out. “A review of incident will be carried out and managed in line with established protocols,” a spokesperson for NAS told the Donegal News. On Tuesday gardaí and emergency services responded to a […]
Health Minister to attend tomorrow night’s Northwest Breast Cancer Ball
THE Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll Mac Neill will be among the special guests at tomorrow night’s Northwest Breast Cancer Ball in Letterkenny. With former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given also attending, it promises to be a very special night at the Silver Tassie Hotel tomorrow night. The organising committee this morning confirmed that […]
‘Garda taser plan is a band-aid plaster move’
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THE chairman of the newly formed Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in Donegal has accused the minister for justice of using a ‘band-aid plaster approach’ to addressing criminality. Councillor Gerry McMonagle was speaking to the Donegal News this week as it was learned more than 100 gardaí are to get tasers in a pilot project. […]
Minister O’Brien announces €700,000 funding boost for Donegal Airport
MINISTER for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced that €700,000 in Exchequer funding is being allocated to Donegal Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021–2025. The funding forms part of a €4 million package shared between eligible regional airports, including Ireland West and Kerry. Minister O’Brien said: “I am pleased to announce €4 million in operational […]
Weather: Dry and bright day ahead with sunny spells
TODAY will be dry and bright with sunny spells and isolated showers after cloud and any lingering rain in the northeast clears early. Conditions will become cloudier in the evening, with scattered showers turning heavy at time with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue in […]
Donegal music star Daniel O’Donnell announces two year break
AFTER 40 years on the road, Donegal country music star Daniel O’Donnell is stepping back for a well-earned two year break. News of Daniel’s break was first revealed in May, when the singer said the decision was prompted by health challenges he has faced in recent years, namely recurrent chest infections while touring extensively. At […]
Carberry hosts Donegal IFA representative in Brussels
MEP Nina Carberry this week hosted a joint delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Ulster Farmers’ Union during their visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The group included Donegal IFA member Christine Friel. Carberry brought the delegation on a guided tour of the Parliament and outlined her work across key committees. Advertisement […]