KEY infrastructure issues impacting islanders on Arranmore have been highlighted in a newly-published cross-border project from Noteworthy. Irish journalist Niall Sargent visited islands from Cork to Donegal to better understand the key issues facing the islands. He found that residents are calling for a platform, not a crutch, through coordinated, joined-up policy to ensure the […]
Cranford prepare for Dunkineely challenge
Cranford player-manager Danny McBride believes there’s still everything to play for this season, with the title race heating up in the final third. Cranford defeated third place Drumoghill at The Moss on Sunday, keeping them two points clear of Lagan Harps at the top of the league in the Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division […]
HSE announce Covid-19 vaccines for young children
THE HSE has announced COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months to 4 years will be available from Monday. NIAC has recommended COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years with underlying conditions that place them at higher risk of severe COVID-19. NIAC has also recommended that COVID-19 vaccination should be offered to […]
Global fertiliser price reductions must be passed on to farmers
IFA President Tim Cullinan says that Merchants and Co-ops must pass on the significant reductions in global fertiliser prices to farmers. “We have seen a sustained significant drop in the price of natural gas of up on 85% since September 2022. The spike in natural gas prices was referenced as the main driver of increased […]
An Garda Síochána warn of rise in theft of second-hand imported Cars
STATISTICS from An Garda Síochána show an increase in Car Theft / Unauthorised Taking of a Vehicle offences. With over 4,000 vehicles reported stolen in 2022, theft of vehicles continue to show a significant increase, a 52% increase on 2021 and 17% increase on 2019. This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars […]
Standby aircraft brought in to ease pressures
A STANDBY aircraft has been brought in to try resolve the problems that have grounded multiple flights between Donegal and Dublin. Passengers have faced days of disruption due to what Emerald Airlines has described as “technical issues” with some of its planes. A Department of Transport spokesperson told the Donegal News last night that an additional plane has […]
Get Freezing for a Reason this February
Special Olympics has been running the Annual Polar Plunge to raise vital funds to support our clubs to train, travel and compete. Special Olympics Ireland is a sports organization for people with an intellectual disability, we currently have over 8000 athletes. The event is taking place in beautiful Rathmullan tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm. Advertisement Please follow this […]
Greencastle man features in new Donegal Catch campaign
Donegal Catch has revealed a new TV advert featuring fisher Frank McClenaghan from Greencastle. The advert explains why fishing is important for local communities and the role sustainability plays in the Irish fishing industry. The new TV advert will be on air from Monday, 6th February for 4 weeks as part of the National Fish […]
Solidarity Rally being held in Letterkenny this weekend
THE Donegal Intercultural Platform is holding a ‘Diversity not Division’ rally in Letterkenny this weekend. The group is calling for everyone to attend the solidarity rally at the Market Square on Saturday at 1.30pm. Attendees are urged to bring banners, flags and posters. Advertisement The event is being held to coincide with the national solidarity […]
McConalogue confirms over €24m for Donegal national roads and greenways for 2023
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, has this afternoon confirmed over €23m in funding for Donegal’s national roads and greenways for 2023. This announcement follows the Minister confirmation in recent weeks of €38m for Donegal’s regional and local roads and almost €1m for Donegal’s rural roads and laneways, a […]