TAOISEACH Micheál Martin praised a Donegal politician for raising over €60 million for services in Ireland. He said the late Paddy Harte, who was a Dail TD and Minister of State, helped 750 schools and peace-building and community development agencies through the Irish-American Partnership organisation that he founded. The Partnership has invested US$68m (€61.2m) across […]
Donegal Youth Service to mark 45 years of supporting young people across Donegal
DONEGAL Youth Service (DYS) will mark its 45th anniversary with a special stakeholder celebration at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny, on Friday, 13 November at 10am. The event will bring together funders, statutory agencies, community organisation staff, board members, volunteers and other partners to celebrate the organisation’s history, recognise the people who have contributed to its […]
Donegal woman is called to the Bar
Congratulations to Margaret Ann Gallagher from Newbridge, Rathmullan who was recently called to the Bar at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London. She is currently working at Garden Court Barristers Chambers, London. Margaret Ann is a past pupil of Drumhalla National School and Loreto Community School, Milford. New McDonald’s to create 80 jobs in […]
House hit with firework after car egged and floured
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A TERRIFIED family has revealed how a lit firework was thrown into their house after their car was covered in eggs and flour. Gardaí are investigating the criminal damage that occurred within hours of Halloween celebrations near Donegal Town. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with a criminal damage incident […]
Glenswilly’s Jersey and Jive was a phenomenal night
Glenswilly grooved from the pitch to the dance floor on a night of craic agus ceol THREE-time Donegal club champions Glenswilly held a spectacularly successful Jersey and Jive Night fundraiser. The club, which proudly won in 2011, 2013, and 2016, held its fundraiser at the Silver Tassie Hotel on October 23. A sum over €80,000 had […]
Energy credits needed now for Christmas
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THE Government must accept that Budget 2027 “failed to adequately address rising energy costs”, it is claimed. Calls have been made for immediate reintroduction of energy credits for households. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty was responding to newly released CSO data showing that wholesale electricity prices have increased by 93 per cent over the past year. […]
BCF Lending pledges support for SMEs
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Leading business lender BCF Lending has pledged more support for lending to businesses in Donegal following a visit to the county last week by the company’s CEO Gareth Graham, who met with Donegal County Council and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce. BCF Lending was set up to meet demand for lending to farms, builders, […]
