Sinéad Ní Dhochartaigh has been appointed the new Deputy Principal of Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Béal an Átha Móir. The appointment was confirmed today by the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Sinead replaces Aoife de Náis, who recently moved to a Deputy Principal post in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Advertisement Originally from Glenfin and […]
Long march for Gaza from Malin Head to Buncrana
Not many people are aware that Inishowen and Gaza are the same length – 25 miles. But the similarities end there. Inishowen has a population of 40,544; Gaza’s population stands at 2.1 million, even greater than that of the whole of Dublin city and County (1.5 million) Advertisement The Inishowen peninsula covers an area of […]
Activists gather in Ramelton to support launch of humanitarian flotilla to Gaza
By Róise Collins LOCAL activists gathered on the banks of the Lennon River last Sunday afternoon to launch a fleet of paper boats as an act of support of the humanitarian flotilla which set sail from Barcelona to Gaza on the same day. The solidarity event held on Ramelton Quay was organised by local members […]
Wet Wet Wet to take to Oakfest stage
DONEGAL is enjoying one of the biggest festivals in the Northwest. Oakfest commenced today and continues tomorrow, Sunday, September 7. The festival is taking place amongst the stunning grounds of Oakfield Park, and it promises to be a weekend full of music, fun and entertainment. Advertisement This festival has something for everyone, with two stages […]
St Johnston man uses milestone birthday to raise €11,750 for Zach
A ST JOHNSTON man has marked his 60th birthday by raising more than €11,000 for a family who are currently in Holland where their young son is receiving specialist medical treatment. Tony McBrearty celebrated his milestone birthday in Maggie’s Tavern in St Johnston, where he raised an amazing €11,750 for the McCrossan family. This money will […]
Anglers voice concerns about river pollution from sheep dip tanks
By Róise Collins ANGLERS have shared their frustration and anger at the serious pollution they encounter in Donegal rivers caused by sheep dip tanks, claiming that the Inland Fisheries Ireland Environmental Office have failed to sanction those responsible. The comments are in response to the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
No child should dread returning to school because of unkindness from their classmates
One of the hardest aspects of parenting is trying to protect our children from external sources that cause them upset – namely, their friendship group if things turn sour. It’s our instinct to wrap them up in bubble wrap in an attempt to shield them from any and all sadness. The reality is though, that […]
Weather: Mostly dry day with mix of cloud and hazy sunshine
TODAY will be mostly dry with a mix of cloud and hazy sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Tonight will be largely dry under broken cloud. Advertisement Later on, isolated showers will present. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees.
Anger as council chops down ancient oak tree
By Róise Collins DONEGAL County Council has felled a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree in Ballyraine, despite local residents’ desperate pleas. The tree, located between the entrances to Ballyraine Park and Orchard Grove, was removed late on Tuesday night to make way for a new cycle path, which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project. Advertisement […]
School secretaries and caretakers’ strike action continues
By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers will today start their sixth day of indefinite strike action. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement On Tuesday, more than 100 union members across the […]