Ardara native Siobhán Shovlin has been re-elected in the Castleknock LEA in Dublin. Fine Gael candidate Siobhán was elected on the fifth count after exceeding the quota. School teacher Siobhán is a daughter of Conal and Bernadette Shovlin, and although resident in the capital she maintains close links with her native Donegal. She is well […]
A pedestrian has died following an overnight collision in Moville
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GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Moville this morning. Shortly after 1:30 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Ballynally, near Moville. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was […]
Donegal electorate goes to the polls as candidates battle for council’s 37 seats
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By Kate Heaney TOMORROW will see more than 130,000 adults in County Donegal eligible to go to the polls to cast their vote to elect 37 county councillors to serve for the next five years. For those eligible, voters here will also cast their ballot for the candidates they believe should represent them in the European Parliament. […]
Doctor Doherty brings pride to Drumkeen
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Shane Doherty from Drumkeen has graduated from the University of Cork with a 2:1 in Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Dr Doherty’s dedication and commitment over the past five years have culminated in his qualification as a dentist, marking a significant achievement in his professional journey.
Donegal hoteliers appeal to election candidates
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HOTELIERS in Donegal are urging local election candidates to prioritise the tourism and hospitality industry if elected. In an open letter, signed by Aisling Arnold, Chair of the Irish Hotels Federation Donegal Branch, hoteliers highlight the critical role of tourism to the county’s economy and call for supportive policies to address current challenges and ensure […]
Major U.S. travel show to feature Donegal
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FILMING for the Emmy award-winning U.S. travel series ‘Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi’ has been taking place in County Donegal in recent days for the show’s seventh season. The series, which attracts over 2 million viewers per episode on Public Broadcasting Service, and reaches millions more via the PBS app and website, will bring the […]
EUROPE DIRECT: Ireland records third largest growth in population in 20 years
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According to Eurostat’s just published ‘Demography of Europe 2024’, Ireland recorded a 33 per cent increase in population between 1 January, 2003 and 1 January, 2023, the 3rd highest rise in the EU after Luxembourg (47 per cent) and Malta (36 per cent). Over the same period, the population of the EU27 rose by 4 […]
Looming Donegal childcare crisis – Taoiseach intervenes
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40% of childcare facilities across County Donegal may have to cease operating due dangerous buildings, creating an unprecedented crisis, those working in the vital sector are claiming. Childcare managers are planning to highlight their concerns through protests as people cast their votes in the local and European elections on Friday of next week. “Letterkenny Community […]
