THE public has the chance to tell Donegal County Council what they think about traffic matters. Council officials are carrying out a review of bylaws across the county with formal notices published in the Donegal News this week. The areas of Letterkenny, Milford, Inishowen, and Donegal Town are all entering public consultation processes about the […]
Six firemen’s fundraiser for Twin Towers’ victims
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DONEGAL firefighters have raised thousands of Euro before they cycle 550kms to New York on the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks. An estimated 3,000 people were killed when terrorists deliberately crashed two hijacked jumbo jets into the city’s Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. It was announced a fortnight ago that six firefighters will […]
Students urged to be aware of fraud as CAO offers begin
THOUSANDS of students in Donegal and across the country are waiting nervously as Round 1 of the CAO offers gets underway today. Over 2,500 successful Donegal students who got their Leaving Cert results and celebrated over the weekend are now anxiously awaiting offers. The grades were released last Friday from the State exams in June. […]
New principal “blown away” by community welcome
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JENNIFER Kelly is the principal of St Columba’s College in Stranorlar and is “over the moon” to have the “privilege” to lead the “wonderful school”. Ms Kelly is excited to begin her new post on September 1 when she will meet all of the 950 students first time. She spoke to the Donegal News about her experience so far […]
Car show in memory of Leona Harper was a ‘great success’
THE annual car show in memory of Leona Harper was a “great success” this year, with all funds raised going towards CRITICAL Emergency Medical Response. A car show has been held for the past few years in memory of Leona, who lost her life in the Creeslough tragedy on October 7, 2022 at the age […]
Donegal hosepipe ban to be lifted
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UISCE Eireann has announced that the Donegal hosepipe ban is finally to be lifted after a month of restrictions. The Water Conservation Order was put in place during the summer but has now been cancelled following an “improvement in the availability of water for supply, and increased rainfall”. The ban expires tomorrow night (Wednesday) at […]
Three vehicles stolen in Donegal within weeks
GARDAÍ have warned that imported cars are being targeted after a spate of thefts within weeks. They are particularly encouraging owners of cars from international markets to check their security features, following three thefts. These occurred in Inishowen and Letterkenny, resulting in the loss of a Toyota, a Honda quad, and a BMW jeep. Advertisement […]
Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at World Sheepdog Trial
A BALLYBOFEY man and his faithful Border Collie are aiming for success at this year’s World Sheepdog Trial. James P McGee (52) and Roeldog Becca won the singles title at the National Sheep Dog Trials in Roscommon last year and are now heading to the world championship. A sheep and cattle farmer, James will be competing at […]
Gardaí seek gang of youths smashing windows in Buncrana
A GANG of youths were caught on CCTV smashing windows on several occasions in Buncrana. The incidents occurred at a business premises behind the iCare building at Ballymacarry Lower in recent days. On Thursday, August 20 at 7pm, Friday, August 21 at 7pm and on Saturday, August 22 at 4pm, a number of youths showed up at the […]
Donegal catch figures show county still top for fishing
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NEW data shows Donegal remains one of the foremost counties for fishing with amongst the highest catch rates in the country. Fish like Seabass, Dogfish, and Whiting were top species reported caught by sea anglers last year, a new report on Donegal catch has revealed. Mackerel, flounder, pollack, ballan wrasse, coalfish, pouting and thornback ray made […]