FRUSTRATED students and teachers from Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, Donegal Town gathered outside of Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar as Minister for Education Norma Foley arrived for the schools official opening. The protest is in response to the government decision to pause funding for school construction projects across the country. Across the country 58 school projects going […]
Education Minister set to visit Donegal today
STAFF and students from two Donegal schools are preparing for a special visit from Minister for Education Norma Foley tomorrow. During her visit to the county Minister Foley will officially open a new state of the art school at Scoil Mhuire B&C, Stranorlar and a modern extension at Scoil Mhuire Creeslough. The new Scoil Mhuire […]
‘Everyone here has the same story – we were fed up with life in Ireland’
YOUNG Donegal people are heading to ‘Oz’ in their droves. You would be hard pressed to find a friend group or family who haven’t had to say some heart-breaking goodbyes in recent months. The Donegal News spoke with four Donegal natives in their twenties who have recently decided to move down under to gain an insight […]
Over €10 million worth of Help to Buy claims approved in Donegal
OVER €10 million worth of Help to Buy claims have been approved in Donegal since the schemes inception in 2017. The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with the deposit they need to buy or build a new house or apartment. The incentive gives a refund of Income Tax […]
Eurovision hopeful Leila looks ahead to uplifting performance on Late Late
A Donegal woman who is among six acts bidding to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest says she hopes people can connect with the good energy of her song ‘Wild’ which is about courage and female empowerment. Leila Jane Keeney grew up in Letterkenny, she is the daughter of renowned sculptor Christy Keeney and Sarah Keeney. She has […]