474 passengers and 290 crew from the luxury German built MS Astor cruise ship arrived in Killybegs on Friday last and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terence Slowey was on hand to give them a warm Donegal welcome. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terence Slowey also met with Ukrainian Captain Andrey Lesnichiy on board the MS Astor and they discussed […]
Launch of St Eunan’s Golf Classic
Brian McElhinney, Professional Golfer, Europro Tour player, and Rory Kavanagh, St Eunan’s player, All Ireland Medal Winner 2012 and GAA Pundit for Sky at last week’s launch of the St Eunan’s Golf Classic which is set to take place in Barnhill, Letterkenny on May 20. Also included is Siobhan Grant, Grant Connections and her son […]
Major Refurbishment for ESB in West Donegal
There will be a major refurbishment at ESB’s Clady Hydro-Electric Power Station in West Donegal. Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has today welcomed the announcement saying: “I very much welcome this announcement made today by ESB that the company will next month begin this major upgrade of its hydro-electric power station on the […]
Donegal Showcased in Latest Tourism Ireland Video
Donegal has been featured in the latest Tourism Ireland video. It showcases some of our great summer festivals, including Sea Sessions, as well as the Wild Atlantic Way and places like Fanad Lighthouse – reminding prospective visitors why they should put Donegal and Ireland on their holiday ‘wish list’ for summer 2017. Tourism Ireland are reminding […]
New Campaign to Stop Illegal Road Signs
Donegal County Council is urging any owners of illegal or unauthorised signs along public roads to remove them as soon as possible as they embark on a new campaign to remove all illegal advertising signs in the area. “We are keen to support the wonderful community efforts that have taken place over the last number […]
Drought in Donegal?
Irish Water asks consumers living in Co. Donegal to conserve water and minimise water usage for the foreseeable future. The demand is due to the unseasonable dry weather conditions, where records indicate that April 2017 has been the driest April experienced for 67 years. Irish Water and Donegal County Council are continuing to look for […]
GALLERY – The Week in pictures
See Friday and Monday’s Donegal News for a selection of News and Photographs from around the County this week. Pictured are some of the staff at Penney’s Letterkenny who are going to complete the Pieta House, Darkness into Light 5k walk on Saturday morning in memory of their colleague Seamy Peoples. Photo: Donna El Assaad
Wildfire at Lough Eske
Fire fighters worked into the early hours last night to put out a fire on the mountains near Lough Eske, Donegal. The fire started on Monday evening, and local fire brigades were joined at the scene by crews from surrounding areas including units from Donegal Town, Stranorlar and Ballyshannon. The fire affected a large part […]
Waste company given three weeks to clear Rossbracken
A HIGH Court judge has described the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste near the shores of Lough Swilly as one of the most “egregious cases” he had witnessed during his time on the bench. Mr Justice Max Barrett was speaking on Tuesday after granting Donegal County Council Interlocutory Orders against two waste […]
GALLAGHER, Michael
GALLAGHER, Michael (Neddie) Eoin – Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home took place yesterday, Thursday evening, April 27th from, 6 pm with removal at 7 pm going to his late residence. Rosary at 9 pm. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Saturday morning, April 29th, at 10.45 am in the Star of the Sea Church, Annagry. Burial afterwards in […]