Former Donegal County Councillor Pádraig Ó Dochartaigh has passed away. Mr Ó Dochartaigh was the Principal of Glassan National School, Creeslough and Vice Principal of St Mary’s National School, Derrybeg. He was also a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Gaoth Dobhair native represented the Glenties Electoral Area from 1999, he held the seat for […]
Union welcomes pause to review of SNA allocations
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Plans to review Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations have been halted by the education minister following widespread criticism from teachers, parents and the trade union Fórsa. Dave Sexton, an organiser with Fórsa responsible for schools in the northern region, including Donegal, welcomed the government’s decision to “pause and reflect on its review of SNA allocations.” […]
Construction on social houses at old fire station to commence next month
By Chris Ashmore WORK on the construction of eight new social housing units on the site of the old fire station in Stranorlar could begin next month, councillors have been told. For years the site just off the Main Street has been in a state of disrepair, but now a new lease of life is […]
‘Boeing Boeing’ is cleared for take off at An Grianán
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By Paddy Walsh You may experience elements of turbulence but please be advised to remain in your seats. To be strictly accurate when the Letterkenny Music and Drama production of ‘Boeing Boeing’ takes off at the An Grianan Theatre next week it will be one of the leading characters, Bernard, who will suffer the turbulence […]
Marble Hill New Year’s Day Swim raises €5,992 for Bluestack Special Needs Foundation
A FANTASTIC evening was enjoyed at Lizzie’s Diner on Sunday as the live video cheque presentation and prize draw took place in aid of the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. The event celebrated the outstanding fundraising efforts of Lee Gooch and Greg Hughes, whose dedication and hard work raised an impressive €1,290. Their contribution helped bring […]
‘His life is full of remarkable moments’
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Transition Year student Saoirse Gallagher writes about celebrating her great-uncle James Gallagher’s 99th birthday. The Glenswilly man marked the milestone earlier this month.
Donegal County Council allocated €69.3 million for national and local roads
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €69.3 million for national and regional and roads in 2026. A total of €46.2 million has been set aside for the county’s regional roads, with €23.1 million earmarked for its national roads. Welcoming the announcement made by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, […]
Cancer campaigners secure meeting with transport minister
DONEGAL cancer care campaigners fighting to restore the Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Donegal and Dublin have secured a meeting with the minister for transport. The delegation from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services will meet with Minister Darragh O’Brien in Leinster House next Tuesday afternoon. The vital service from Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn has been […]
Quantity of tools stolen from business shed
A QUANTITY of tools including a Stihl consaw and catalytic converters were stolen from a business shed. Gardaí are appealing for information in connection to the burglary at the premises at Umricam, Buncrana, which occurred between 6.30pm on Friday, February 13 and 8am on Saturday the following day. A shed at the business was entered and a large […]
Rathmullan man reaches 100 days smoke-free with HSE support
RATHMULLAN man Mo Kelly is celebrating 100 days smoke-free this week and says he is now €160 a week better off after quitting his 20-a-day habit with support from the HSE Stop Smoking Service. Mo, who works as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA), successfully quit smoking with the support of Fiona Boyle, a specialist with […]