Despite having been in the position for some months now, Linda Moore started her first day of a new school term as the principal of Ballyraine National School just last week. The first day of this school term started much calmer when compared to this time last year. Twelve months ago the hallways were filled […]
Exhibition offers a glimpse into Glenveagh’s glamorous past
FROM the late 1800’s to the 1980’s gentry from across the globe gathered in Glenveagh. The wide variety of fascinating guests, included actors, writers, poets and prominent politicians who visited the castle in the Derryveagh Mountains to fish, hunt and stalk deer. As part of a fascinating new exhibition in the castle both the guest […]
Swim event cancelled after E-coli outbreak
A popular swimming event due to be held last weekend in Rathmullan was cancelled due to high levels of E-coli in the bathing water at the beach. Swim Ireland who organise the annual Inch Mile Swim, contacted participants to say that in the interests of safety, the event was being rescheduled. The decision followed the […]
Road closed in Bridgend following collision
Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a road traffic collision at Carrowreagh, Bridge End this morning, Tuesday August 29. The road is currently closed and local diversions have been put in place. No further information is available at this time, a Garda spokesperson told the Donegal News.
Confirmation that popular local hotel to house refugees
By Róise Collins THE Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny is preparing to provide accommodation for up to 175 Ukrainian refugees. The four star hotel that boasts 120 en-suite guestrooms will start providing accommodation in two phases starting from September 1, a spokesperson from the Department of Integration told the Donegal News.The spokesperson confirmed that the residency will be […]
Students welcome college fee proposals
By Róise Collins The President of the Students Union at Donegal ATU has welcomed proposals to cut student fees for third level colleges again this year. Last year, student contribution costs were cut by a third from €3,000 to €2,000, to help ease the financial burden on students and their parents. Advertisement With both the […]
Heatwave in Europe not putting off holiday makers as wet weather continues
By Róise Collins THE EXTREME weather being reported in many of our favourite European holiday destinations is not putting people off travelling abroad for a holiday, local travel agents have reported, as the rain continues to fall at home. Emma McHugh from Atlantic Travel said that the heat wave currently gripping Europe has not stopped Donegal […]
Local volunteers the stars of the show at Sult
LAST weekend Gaoth Dobhair welcomed many massive international musicians for another successful Sult Music Festival. But the real stars of the show never took to the stage or stood in the spotlight. Instead the over 80 volunteers worked tirelessly together behind the scenes to make sure the show went on. Advertisement After a fantastic opening on […]
Mixed views as dog ban on popular beaches comes into force today
STARTING today dog walkers will face strict restrictions on beaches across Donegal. On 12 of the counties designated Blue Flag beaches dogs will be banned from 11am to 7pm, right through the summer months to mid-September. The Donegal News went to some of the county’s most popular beaches to see how the public felt about […]
Popular Tory Island art gallery to reopen
A COLLECTION of artwork spanning three generations is to be showcased at the re-opening of the popular Gailearaí Dixon on Tory Island next weekend. Tory based artist Nóirín Meenan has been busy restoring the gallery which closed over five years ago. Her vision was to celebrate the work of both past and present artists. This […]