PRESIDENTIAL candidate and Independent TD, Catherine Connolly has said she is looking forward to meeting and engaging with local communities when she pays a visit to Donegal later this week. Catherine will be in the county on Thursday and Friday, September 11 and 12. Her schedule includes visits to Arranmore Island, Gaoth Dobhair, Milford, Buncrana, […]
Urgent call for safety measures at accident blackspot
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By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor will once again press for enhanced safety measures at an accident blackspot in Gaoth Dobhair during tomorrow’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District. It comes after a second motorist was involved in a collision at Knockastrollar, An Bun Beag last week, just days after another was hospitalised after her […]
Weather: Bright and crisp start to the day
THERE will be a bright and crisp start to the day with sunny spells. Scattered showers will continue to move in from the west and become more widespread through the morning, turning heavy at times with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel fresher with highs of 14 to 16 degrees, increasing fresh […]
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week The Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice carpark at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard […]
Ramelton doctor appointed CEO of state agency
A RAMELTON doctor has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Dr Lynn Ramsey will take up her new post at the State agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of Ireland’s further and higher education system, on November 3. QQI ensures that learners achieve qualifications that are valued nationally and internationally. Dr Ramsey is currently […]
FRESH TAKE: When flying the tricolour can send out a very different message
by Sabrina Sweeney I was listening to Dublin Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty on local radio earlier this week, talking about tricolours that have appeared on lampposts around the city. Residents in the north inner city have written to the council asking for the flags to be removed because they say they’re an attempt by a […]
Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh is the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh
Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh has been appointed the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir. The appointment was confirmed today by the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Sinead replaces Aoife de Náis, who recently moved to a Deputy Principal post in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Advertisement Originally from Glenfin and […]
Long march for Gaza from Malin Head to Buncrana
Not many people are aware that Inishowen and Gaza are the same length – 25 miles. But the similarities end there. Inishowen has a population of 40,544; Gaza’s population stands at 2.1 million, even greater than that of the whole of Dublin city and County (1.5 million) Advertisement The Inishowen peninsula covers an area of […]
Activists gather in Ramelton to support launch of humanitarian flotilla to Gaza
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By Róise Collins LOCAL activists gathered on the banks of the Lennon River last Sunday afternoon to launch a fleet of paper boats as an act of support of the humanitarian flotilla which set sail from Barcelona to Gaza on the same day. The solidarity event held on Ramelton Quay was organised by local members […]
Wet Wet Wet to take to Oakfest stage
DONEGAL is enjoying one of the biggest festivals in the Northwest. Oakfest commenced today and continues tomorrow, Sunday, September 7. The festival is taking place amongst the stunning grounds of Oakfield Park, and it promises to be a weekend full of music, fun and entertainment. Advertisement This festival has something for everyone, with two stages […]