THOSE living in rural Donegal do not have a choice when it comes to driving a diesel or petrol car, motorists have claimed. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced in last week’s budget that the carbon tax will increase by a further €7.50, bringing it up to €41 per tonne of carbon for some fuels. In […]
PETA welcomes end to ‘cruel’ mink farming industry
ANIMAL rights group PETA says the sooner the book is closed on the “cruel and dangerous” industry of mink farming the better. PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – was reacting to the news that a Donegal mink farmer is to receive a share of a multi-million compensation package. Tazetta Teoranta, based […]
Charity event in memory of baby Theo Robinson
A CONVOY mother whose baby died when he was four months old is raising money for a charity set up to support bereaved parents to mark her son’s one year anniversary. Donna Robinson (34) from Convoy lost her four-month old son Theo on October 26, 2020. Theo was born five weeks premature and spent many […]
Family very disappointed following HIQA gynae review
A WOMAN whose mother had a delayed cancer diagnosis at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) says she is very disappointed that further improvements are still needed at the gynaecology service to safeguard women. Sinéad Ní Bhaoill was speaking to the Donegal News following the publication of the Health and Information Authority, HIQA’s review of the service […]
‘Search your children for fireworks’ urge gardaí
PARENTS are being urged to carry out regular searches of their children’s bags for fireworks. The call comes from gardaí ahead of Halloween celebrations. They are warning against the illegal use of the product which causes great distress to older people, families and pets. “Parents, please ensure that you know where your kids are and […]
Nothing but big gigs at The Balor Theatre
“IT’S just like old times” says Conor Malone, manager of The Balor Arts Centre, as the Ballybofey venue hosts its busiest week of music gigs since re-opening after lockdown. Tonight (Friday) sees vocalist Edel Murphy (Celtic Woman & Riverdance) front a four-piece band to perform iconic songs of struggle and celebration from songwriting greats such […]
New routes added to winter gritting programme
DONEGAL County Council’s Winter Roads Programme has begun with the addition of six new routes in the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District to be gritted during poor weather conditions. The 25 km of routes added are Downings to Carrigart; Trentagh to Letterkenny; Kerrykeel to Glenvar; Ramelton Town; Crievesmith to Newmills Road and the Carrygally Listillion Road. According […]
Booster vaccinations begin in Donegal
THE HSE has begun rolling out Covid booster vaccinations in Donegal. Booster jabs are being given to people aged 80 years or older in the community and those 65 years or older living in a long term residential care facility in Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo. Vaccinations recently took place at Killybegs Community Hospital […]
Review of casual trading by-laws welcomed
A COMPREHENSIVE review of casual trading by-laws in Donegal is currently under way and will go out to public consultation early next year. It comes amid a surge in the number of mobile coffee and food trucks that have popped up in every corner of the county during the pandemic. Councillor Niamh Kennedy brought a […]
Marble Hill photo part of new Rockhill exhibition
WORKS by eleven local artists and photographers have gone on display at Rockhill House Estate. The aim of the project is to help creatives reconnect and reach a wider audience following a difficult period for artists. Rockhill says it also hopes the exhibition will encourage more people to explore Donegal. Among the pieces is Özgün […]