DONEGAL News journalist Dionne Meehan was awarded a merit certificate at the prestigious Justice Media Awards yesterday. The Manorcunningham native, who now lives in Ramelton, was shortlisted in the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ category. Three entries were submitted into the category. ‘The journey for truth and justice starts now’ reported how Donegal County Councillor Frank McBrearty gave his promise to be […]
New autism room opened at Scoil Eoin Pól Loch an Iúir
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By Eoin Mc Garvey Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir unveiled a new autism room on Wednesday evening dedicated to the memory of a young past pupil who died in 2008 from a brain tumour. Erin Logue of Loughanure was a student at Scoil Eoin Pól for just four short years. A son of Micheal […]
Bradley welcomes investment in offshore islands
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has welcomed the announcement of funding totalling €53,100 for infrastructure improvements on Donegal’s offshore islands. The funding is part of a wider €828,000 investment in island communities by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. The investment, confirmed by Minister Dara Calleary TD, will support essential capital works […]
Finn Valley Men’s Choir at the Balor this weekend
FINN Valley Men’s Choir is currently rehearsing for their upcoming shows in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28. The choir, which was established in 2018, has performed in a number of venues across the North West. The choir has provided a meeting point through music for men in […]
Donegal woman leading calls on national climate action strategy
A DONEGAL woman is part of an independent body calling on the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy for national climate action. Michelle Murphy is a member of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission, which has published its first report, urging the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy that places just transition at the […]
Councillor Gerry McMonagle elected as Chair of Regional Health Forum West
At the Annual General Meeting of the Regional Health Forum West this afternoon, the following members were elected to the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Regional Health Forum West: Chair – Cllr Gerry McMonagle (SF), Donegal County Council Vice Chair – Cllr Michael Kilcoyne (NP), Mayo County Council Tributes were paid to […]
Public order accounted for highest number of rally incidents
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Ninety arrests made in Donegal Division
Donegal Mountain Rescue issues safety reminder to hillwalkers after recent callout
DONEGAL Mountain Rescue has reminded hillwalkers to stay safe when venturing into the mountains. This comes following a recent callout to assist two disoriented hillwalkers in the Ballyliffin area, who found themselves trapped in a gorse-covered gorge, unable to safely extract themselves. As darkness fell, the team from Donegal Mountain Rescue were deployed. Advertisement They successfully […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy to begin with patchy rain and drizzle. Drier and brighter intervals will increase as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees. Advertisement There will be variable cloud and clear breaks tonight with scattered, mainly light showers. There will be isolated mist patches too. Lowest temperatures of […]
Donegal disappointment over new A5 road court ruling
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LETTERKENNY Chamber said it is ‘extremely disappointed’ by the latest setback over the long-running plans for a new A5 road between Derry and Dublin. A judge today ruled against the decision to allow plans for the new A5 dual-carriageway to proceed. At the High Court in Belfast today, Mr Justice McAlinden said he had made […]