By Dionne Meehan ONE OF Donegal’s newest dentists, Eileen McGlinchey, is planning on bringing her skills back to the North West because of the shortage of dentists in the county. The Ardara native, who has been studying dentistry in University College Cork since 2019, graduated last Friday. Advertisement Always aspiring to help those around her, […]
Council issues update on grants scheme for defective concrete block homeowners
Donegal County Council has issued an update on the grants scheme for defective concrete block homeowners. The council say they fully recognise the timely processing of valid Payment Claims is a key element of the Defective Concrete Blocks Enhanced Grant Scheme, to ensure cash flow for all parties involved. In a statement, the council said: […]
Bishop McGuckian to perform ordination of Rev Anthony Hartnett on Sunday
By Diarmaid Doherty Former Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian will return to the diocese this Sunday to perform the ordination of Deacon Rev. Anthony Hartnett. A native of Co. Wicklow, Rev. Hartnett has been living in Donegal for over ten years and was ordained a Deacon in the Church of Mary Immaculate in Stranorlar last […]
Donegal ETB’s term comes to an end after five years
By Dionne Meehan THE last Donegal Education and Training Board meeting of the term took place in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny last week. From the pandemic to the war in Ukraine, it has been a very busy five years for the ETB with many challenges to overcome. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Cllr […]
Almost €45,000 raised after Newtown homes hit by lightning strike
By Dionne Meehan THE tight-knit community of Newtowncunningham has raised almost €45,000 for the families whose homes were gutted following a lightning strike in the village in January. Three houses, situated half a metre apart, were damaged when a bolt of lightning struck during Storm Isha. Advertisement At the time, Cllr Paul Canning urged the […]
Minister for Disability announces funding for Donegal services to support children with disabilities
MINISTER of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte TD, has this week announced funding for four services supporting children with disabilities in Donegal. The funding is part of the HSE’s Children’s Disability Services Grant Fund, which was open to organisations, including community groups and service providers, and aims to support children who are on a waiting […]
‘It’s alright until its not alright’ – Firefighters sound alarm over traffic
BY JEROME HUGHES FIREFIGHTERS are breaking their silence for the first time over the challenges they face when struggling to navigate through traffic congestion in Letterkenny. Implying that the road chaos might lead to a tragedy, firefighter Conor McGuigan told the Donegal News, “It’s alright until its not alright, and then they’ll be asking questions.” Advertisement […]
Donegal gardaí host Lativan Police to assist with human trafficking investigation
GARDAÍ in Donegal hosted members of the Latvian Police this week as part of an ongoing Human Trafficking Investigation in the county. Taking to social media, Gardaí said they had the “pleasure” of working with the Latvian Police to progress their ongoing investigation. “We are extremely grateful to our Joint Investigation Team in Latvia for […]
Donegal guests attend RNLI garden party at Buckingham Palace
Princess Anne and the Duke of Kent hosted a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week for volunteers from all over the UK and Ireland in recognition of the RNLI celebrating its 200 year anniversary. Among the invited guests were volunteers from Donegal, including Susan Shields and Pete McBride from Downings who are pictured with […]
Cloughaneely Junior Band to perform in Disneyland this summer
A DONEGAL band has been selected to perform in Disneyland Paris this July. This opportunity comes after Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola submitted a video of their performance to Disney last year. Receiving the good news that they were selected at Christmas, the band was given the opportunity to experience life as a Disney performer […]