BISHOP of Derry and Raphoe Andrew Forster has appealed to people to keep the village of Creeslough in their prayers. Rev Forster also paid tribute to the emergency services to whom we “owe an enormous debt of gratitude”. “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the terrible tragedy in Creeslough. The community […]
Veritas gets bigger and better
FAITH moves mountains, goes the old adage but in the case of Letterkenny it simply moved up the street. For thirty four years the Veritas outlet occupied number 13 Lower Main Street and has now relocated to new premises at 12-14 Upper Main Street. On Thursday last, Bishop Alan McGuckian performed the official opening and […]
State of the European Union: Stronger Together
State of the European Union: Stronger Together Supplied by Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland European democracy is sometimes taken for granted. However, our EU democracy is unique as it places citizens’ well-being and rights at the heart of policymaking. We should treasure our values, freedoms and democratic systems, which are […]
Major Donegal managerial development
By Frank Craig Donegal’s bid to find its new senior football team boss has been dealt a huge blow with the news that Malachy O’Rourke has ruled himself out of the running. The Donegal News understands that the former Fermangh and Monaghan manager isn’t interested in succeeding Declan Bonner at the helm for the 2023 […]
Investigation launched into major fish kill
INLAND Fisheries Ireland is investigating a major fish kill incident in the Glenagannon River in Inishowen. Environmental and Fisheries Officers from the North-Western River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member of the public via its 24-hour confidential hotline number on Friday. Following patrols conducted along the river Inland Fisheries Ireland has […]
Nest of corncrake eggs found at Fanad Head
THE discovery of a nest of corncrake eggs in north Donegal is thought to be the first of its kind in Ireland. The 11 eggs were unearthed by a farmer at Fanad Head who came upon them while mowing his field. He immediately contacted field officers at Corncrake LIFE, a new State-led programme working with the farming community to preserve and even re-create the […]
iRadio is set to get louder in Donegal
The IMRO award-winning radio station is delighted to announce it’s got a brand new frequency in north Donegal, 105.0 FM.
Tributes paid as ‘remarkable’ McGarvey turns 92
COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has received birthday wishes from the Seanad to mark his turning 92 years of age. The Ramelton man first entered politics as a member of Donegal County Council in 2004 when he was 73. He has successfully contested four general elections and last defended his seat in 2019 when he secured a final tally of 1,522 votes. […]
300 new jobs for Letterkenny
THREE hundred new jobs have been announced for Letterkenny. The jobs will be created over the next five years by FinTrU, a technologically-enabled Regulatory Solutions company, following its announcement of an establishment of a European Delivery Centre in Letterkenny. FinTrU was set up in 2013 and is headquartered in Belfast. Advertisement It designs technology-enabled solutions […]