STUDENTS from Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon travelled to Dublin last week for the BT Young Scientist Exhibition where their project was highly commended. Students Sean Murray, Thien Laitenberger and Adam Trimble set out to transform hot waste into hot water by building their own compost heap out of wood chip and lawn mowings. Through the […]
Double Awards Success for County Donegal’s Historic Towns Initiatives
Donegal County Council and its partners scooped two national awards for its Historic Towns Initiatives at two award ceremonies in Dublin last Thursday evening. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative won the Community & Heritage Award at the KPMG – Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards in The Convention Centre in Dublin while the Ramelton Historic […]
Thousands to honour Rory in town of his birth
It’s a fantastic tribute to Rory, he would be so proud with this wonderful gathering,” said Donal Gallagher, brother of late Rory Gallagher.
Irish Chamber Orchestra concert at Abbey Arts Centre
Guest soloist for the evening is Sean Shibe, a prodigiously talented classical guitarist from Edinburgh.
Disparity of fees placing unsustainable cost pressures
The analysis, undertaken by Nursing Homes Ireland, shows that the 14 private and voluntary nursing homes receive an average Fair Deal fee of €885
Aodh Ruadh clubman is the new Donegal GAA Chairman
It is understood that Donegal will receive approximately €250,000 in grant aid towards developing dressing rooms at the new Training Centre in Convoy.
Have your say on Draft Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan
Public consultation events have been taking place on the Draft Local Area Plan for seven towns in Donegal with more events to take place over the next two weeks. These events have been organised by Donegal County Council following the publishing of a Draft Local Area Plan for the towns of An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), […]
Businessman buys loan book for top Donegal golf club
The future of Narin and Portnoo Golf Club was uncertain when its loans were transferred by Ulster Bank to US investment firm Cerberus last year.
Donegal – a hurling stronghold in medieval times
DONEGAL was a hurling stronghold long before a Gaelic football was bounced or kicked in anger, it has again been confirmed.
Woman in search of father’s past with Donegal links
“My dad was a very private man who would never talk to us about his family. All we know is that from a very young age he was sent to Donegal.”