Alarm has been sounded in the wake of what has been described as a ‘close call’ after an unattended phone and charger were found singeing.
Six new calls to Donegal Domestic Violence each week
Pringle: Women in every corner of the country have experienced gender-based violence
Donegal ETB calls on Government to tackle inequalities
Representatives from Donegal ETB met with members of the Oireachtas to highlight their concerns.
Allen Wylie Memorial Tractor Run raises a whopping €38,370
THE Allen Wylie Memorial Vintage Tractor Run, which took place on May 11, has raised a whopping €38,370 for charity. Money raised was divided between two worthy beneficiaries, St John’s Oncology Ward at Crumlin Children’s Hospital (€8,000) and the Good and News Cancer Bus (€30,370). Allen was known far and wide for his amazing fundraising […]
Jim McGuinness wins smiles at Scoil Mhuire
FOOTBALL manager Jim McGuinness raised the 7th Green Flag for Global Energy in Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough. Mr McGuinness spoke to the pupils last Thursday during his visit, emphasising the importance of training. The pupils were delighted to meet their special guest and Mr McGuinness even brought with him the Anglo-Celt Cup which brought great excitement to the pupils, […]
Fundraisers this weekend for TJ
A NUMBER of community fundraisers will take place this weekend in continued support of a Donegal tot’s wish to walk. TJ McDaid has returned home to Ireland after another period of treatment in Budapest. The three-year-old was born with severe spina bifida meningocele, and has been undergoing gruelling specialist physiotherapy treatment over the last year […]
Celebrities attend distillery launch in Donegal
A STAR-STUDDED line-up made their way to Donegal today to mark the formal opening of the new brand home for Muff Liquor. Hollywood legend Russel Crowe and singer Ronan Keating were among those present. The stars flew in to support the event as they are amongst the investors in the award winning Muff Liquor Company. […]
‘Why are we not voting for female candidates?’ – Cllr Niamh Kennedy
BY JEROME HUGHES THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council is raising the difficult question of why the electorate is choosing not to vote for female candidates at election time. Cllr Niamh Kennedy recently became only the fourth woman to be elected Chairperson of Donegal County Council in the local authority’s 125 history, and the first […]
Ballybofey-Stranorlar wastewater project is making progress
SIGNIFICANT progress is being reported by Uisce Éireann regarding a €31 million project to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, and in Ballybofey-Stranorlar. The upgraded sewerage schemes aim to improve water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by eliminating stormwater overflows, safeguarding the environment, and supporting social and economic development. The project is now reaching the […]
High Court proceedings issued against State
THE organisation taking legal action on behalf of homeowners affected by defective concrete have confirmed they are taking up a new case. Coleman Legal, on behalf of Defective Blocks Ireland CLG, has successfully applied to have proceedings against the Minister for Housing and the Irish State admitted to the Commercial Division of the High Court. The […]