THE funeral will take place in Falcarragh tomorrow of Martina Rafferty whose sudden and unexpected passing was met with deep sadness. Martina (née McGee) of Newtown, Falcarragh, was a very popular and much respected member of the community. Martina worked in the hospitality industry in Donegal for many years and tributes have been pouring in for her […]
New principal “blown away” by community welcome
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JENNIFER Kelly is the principal of St Columba’s College in Stranorlar and is “over the moon” to have the “privilege” to lead the “wonderful school”. Ms Kelly is excited to begin her new post on September 1 when she will meet all of the 950 students first time. She spoke to the Donegal News about her experience so far […]
Donegal hosepipe ban to be lifted
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UISCE Eireann has announced that the Donegal hosepipe ban is finally to be lifted after a month of restrictions. The Water Conservation Order was put in place during the summer but has now been cancelled following an “improvement in the availability of water for supply, and increased rainfall”. The ban expires tomorrow night (Wednesday) at […]
Three vehicles stolen in Donegal within weeks
GARDAÍ have warned that imported cars are being targeted after a spate of thefts within weeks. They are particularly encouraging owners of cars from international markets to check their security features, following three thefts. These occurred in Inishowen and Letterkenny, resulting in the loss of a Toyota, a Honda quad, and a BMW jeep. Advertisement […]
Donegal catch figures show county still top for fishing
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NEW data shows Donegal remains one of the foremost counties for fishing with amongst the highest catch rates in the country. Fish like Seabass, Dogfish, and Whiting were top species reported caught by sea anglers last year, a new report on Donegal catch has revealed. Mackerel, flounder, pollack, ballan wrasse, coalfish, pouting and thornback ray made […]
Average annual rents double from €7,800 to €15,600 since pandemic
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RENT now costs nearly €8,000 more in Donegal than it did since the Covid-19 pandemic, new figures show. Some claim that the stats from property website Daft.ie expose the “scale of the rental crisis” in the county. The company’s latest report shows annual rental costs per calendar year have doubled by €7,800 compared with 2020. […]
Farmer hits 25km/h max speed on 690km charity trek
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A BIGHEARTED farmer is driving at a max speed of 25km per hour for 690kms to Donegal to raise money for suicide awareness and prevention charities. Michael Keegan (46) is travelling six days on board a vintage tractor that his grandfather drove to glory in 1964 and hopes to raise €100,000. Michael, who is driving […]
Farmers vow to go to court amid soaring price warning
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FARMERS have held crunch talks with ferry company bosses amid fears for their livelihoods and soaring prices for consumers. The Donegal News reported warnings two weeks ago that Brittany Ferries’ decision to halt live animal exports from Ireland from next month could mean higher meat prices in shops. Farmers also said at the time that […]
Artist Norman Gibson to open new exhibition
AN exhibition of paintings by Lifford-based artist Norman Gibson will beautifully illustrate Sheephaven Bay. Entitled ‘Images of Sheephaven Bay’, the exhibition in a fortnight will feature a collection of landscapes and seascapes painted in oils, acrylics and pastels. Originally from Dunfanaghy, Norman now works from his studio at Cavan Hill outside Lifford. He regularly travels […]
Broadband reaches 1,000 new homes in Stranorlar
HIGH-speed fibre broadband has been rolled to over 1,000 homes, businesses and farms near Stranorlar, it has been announced. Some 1,107 premises were hooked up in Stranorlar, Cloghan and Altnapaste, according to National Broadband Ireland (NBI). It also revealed that a further 687 premises in the surrounding areas of Lifford, Convoy and Lettermore will soon […]