VOLUNTEERS at the local branch of the Samaritans charity are fully prepared for what is expected to be another busy Christmas.
McBrearty Jnr to take more legal action against State
THE Donegal News understands that Independent councillor, Frank McBrearty, is to mount a major two-pronged legal challenge against the State.
Huge response to ‘Sharon’s Girls’ charity appeal
There has been a huge response to today’s Donegal News appeal to help a young Castlefinn family left orphaned, separated and without their own home.
Children orphaned and separated after death of mum (34)
AN appeal has been made to help a young Castlefin family who have been left orphaned, separated and without their own home after their mother’s death.
Controversial plans to demolish Ritz Cinema are refused
DONEGAL County Council has shot down plans to demolish the iconic Ritz Cinema on Ballybofey’s main street, it has emerged.
Only some Councillors call for O’Donnell to resign
CALLS at an emergency meeting this evening for embattled Councillor John O’Donnell to resign were not unanimous.
Jobs boost – new Pramerica plant gets green light
AN Bord Pleanala (ABP) has upheld a decision to grant permission for a new multi-million euro home for Donegal’ largest empoyer – Pramerica.
Donegal patients could be asked to pay to watch TV
THERE are no ‘current plans’ to charge patients at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) for the pleasure of watching TV, it has been confirmed.
Childrens’ classic translated into Donegal Irish
ONE of the biggest selling books of all time has been translated into Donegal Irish by a local writer.
Carlow/Kildare deer poaching gangs detected in Donegal
A SENIOR garda has confirmed two suspected criminal deer poaching gangs from as far away as Carlow and Kildare were intercepted in Donegal this month.