By Callum McGuigan THE ROLLING hills of County Donegal and the Atlantic coastline provide the backdrop to what many believe to be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. The annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held on July 5, one week before the Twelfth demonstrations in the North. Advertisement It is expected that upwards […]
Donegal Donkey Sanctuary lodges planning permission to expand premises
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By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Donkey Sanctuary has lodged plans with Donegal County Council to expand its premises. Founded in 2010 by Sandra and Danny Curran, the sanctuary is family run and located in the tranquil countryside of Castledooey, Raphoe. Advertisement It began as a result of the Curran family rescuing a donkey that had been found […]
Figures for illegal parking in disabled spots ‘alarming’
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By Chris Ashmore SHOCK new figures have revealed that Donegal County Council issued almost 1,000 Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) to motorists who had parked illegally in disabled parking bays over the most recent two year period. In 2023, the local authority issued 415 FCNs for the offence of parking in a disabled parking bay without […]
Number of people on Live Register continues to decrease
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By Róise Collins THE number of people on the Live Register has fallen in all social welfare offices across Donegal. County-wide, there has been a 10 per cent decrease in claimants compared to the same period last year. Advertisement At the end of May, 7,454 people were registered, down 145 from April’s total. This represents […]
Appeal following burglary at former Stranorlar factory
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GARDAÍ are appealing for the assistance of the public following a burglary at a former factory in Stranorlar. A front window of the building at the Glebe on the Letterkenny Road was smashed and entry gained some time between Thursday, June 5 at 7pm and Friday, June 6, at 10am. Nothing was stolen from the […]
Large crowd of walkers take part in special walk along spectacular route
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UP to 180 walkers took part in a special one-day Slí Cholmcille guided trail on Saturday, taking them between Cresslough and Gartan via Glenveagh National Park, along a section of the Slí Cholmcille trail route. The event drew interest from walkers across Ireland with many travelling from Dublin, Tipperary and Belfast, as well as a […]
FRESH TAKE: Families still fighting for justice on defective blocks
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By Sabrina Sweeney This time last year, the people of Donegal sent a clear and powerful message in the local election: voters were no longer content to be overlooked. The rise of the 100% Redress Party, alongside strong support for candidates who campaigned on housing, disability rights and rural investment, showed just how deeply people […]
Donkey who defied odds celebrates first birthday at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
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By Dionne Meehan REMEMBER Rose? She is a one-year-old donkey who has defied all odds. Abandoned by her mother Daisy following her birth at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary last summer, there was a lot of uncertainty in the first few weeks of her life. Advertisement Visiting the new born last year, the Donegal News was told […]
Letterkenny woman who completed college course in her 70s hopes to inspire others
A LETTERKENNY student who began learning body massage in her 70s hopes her journey will inspire others to consider part-time study. Kate Sweeney has just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage at North West Regional College (NWRC) and says studying is “great for the brain at any age”. With a career that includes working […]
Huge welcome locally to St Colmcille public holiday call
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by Louise Doyle WITH Donegal County Council set to ask the government to establish a public holiday in honour of St Colmcille, the move has been resoundingly welcomed in Letterkenny. St Colmcille was born at Gartan, near Letterkenny, in 521 and established over 50 Christian sites throughout Ireland. Advertisement He was also known as Columba, a Latin version […]