TWO Donegal students proudly represented the county at the National Europe Direct Soapbox Final held at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin on Monday. Cassie Lambe, from Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny and Nicholas Govka, from Crana College, took part in this year’s competition, which challenged participants to argue for or against: ‘Likes, Lies and […]
Maintenance works to safeguard water supply taking place in Croithlí and Pettigo
UISCE Éireann’s efforts to safeguard water supply for homes and businesses in across Donegal is continuing, with essential maintenance works taking place this week. Crews will continue with important reservoir cleaning works at Croithlí Water Treatment Plant tomorrow, Thursday and on Friday works will be carried out in Pettigo. Although unlikely, customers in these locations […]
Man arrested in connection with attempted murder in Lifford
Gardaí arrested a man in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Charles Dooher in Lifford on January 20 this year. The man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on Monday, December 1, and detained at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. […]
Deep sadness following death of cancer care campaigner
There has been much sadness across Donegal following the passing of prominent cancer care campaigner Jim Chonaill Ó Domhnaill. Mr Ó Domhnaill was a tireless campaigner for cancer services, he worked as PRO for Donegal Action for Cancer Care and was as a founding member of Co-operating for Cancer Care North West. He also served […]
It’s time for government to stand up for our Irish fishermen – Mac Lochlainn
A Donegal deputy has called on the government to “stand up for our Irish fishermen, once and for all.” The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, was responding to news that the Taoiseach will today meet with fishing industry representatives ahead of the EU Fisheries Council next week that […]
HSE urges immediate vaccine take-up in Donegal
HSE West and North West has called on all eligible people in Donegal to get vaccinated against flu immediately. Data shows that the total cases notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) nationally have more than doubled, showing that flu cases are surging within communities. The number of people presenting to hospital with flu […]
Rathmullan to host Home Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event
A HOME Security and Cybercrime Awareness Event will be held at the SVP Centre in Rathmullan on Monday, December 8, at 7.30 pm. There will be a number of guest speakers at the event including Sergeant Fergus McGroary, Divisional Crime Prevention Officer, and Caitriona Sinnott from Muintir Na Tíre. Refreshments will be served on the night […]
Ward slams ‘deliberate and disgraceful’ late publication of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill
DONEGAL TD Charles Ward called the Government’s move to publish the Defective Concrete Blocks Amendment Bill only eight hours before the Second Stage debate “deliberate and disgraceful”. Deputy Ward said he and his team monitored through the night for publication and contacted Minister Mary Butler’s office at 9.30am this morning, before the Bill was finally […]
Weather: Wet and cloudy day ahead
THERE will be scattered showers early this morning. Cloud will build during the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in the evening. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy and wet. There will be clear spells and showers in the morning, some heavy with a chance of hail […]
Live animal nativity stable brings Christmas to life
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin is bringing Christmas to life as he prepares to open his live animal nativity stable this week. Ahead of the fundraiser launching on Friday, December 5, at 6 pm in Lisnennan, gardaí have issued advice, noting that the popular charity event attracts large crowds each year. “We ask motorists to be aware […]