A defective blocks conference held in Letterkenny has heard from a wide range of voices including international geology experts, politicians, families and businesses. Members of the Mica Action Group also offered their views. The event was hosted by Atlantic Technological University and University Ulster. Sponsorship came from the European Union and independent MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan. Advertisement […]
Demand for support rises as cost of living crisis bites harder
THE Saint Vincent de Paul charity in Donegal is seeing demand for their help rising as the cost of living crisis bites harder. It is now seeing those who are in work unable to cope as the price of energy, food and fuel continue to rise. Rosa Glackin is Regional President of the society in […]
Donegal Punter Snags €6,004 Lotto Win From €4 Flutter
One lucky punter in County Donegal is celebrating this week after scooping a tasty four-figure sum thanks to just three Lotto numbers. The anonymous punter placed the winning wager in a BoyleSports shop in the county for Tuesday evening’s main EuroMillions draw, investing just €4 on the trio of numbers coming out. They were left […]
Search for missing person in Twin Towns
A search for a missing person in the Twin Towns took place yesterday along the River Finn in Stranorlar. The Coastguard Rescue 118 helicopter conducted searches for a number of hours yesterday evening before it was stood down. It is expected the search will continue today. There is no further information known at this time.
‘Escape into Art’ at new exhibition
IN the year 2000, Veronica Maguire made a New Year’s resolution to take up some art classes in Stranorlar. Twenty two years on and Veronica is set to showcase a collection of her paintings as she brings her new exhibition ‘Escape into Art’ to Letterkenny. The exhibition is being launched at the Regional Cultural Centre […]
Frances Browne Literary Festival in aid of Creeslough Community support fund
The Frances Browne Literary Festival is delighted to announce new dates for its annual festival. Postponed last month due to the tragic events in Creeslough, the Festival will now take place on Friday, November 11 to Saturday, November 12. Celine McGlynn, Chairperson, says they look forward to welcoming old friends and new next weekend. Advertisement […]
Pringle asks why Mulcahy report has not been published
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has again called on the government to explain why it has not published the Mulcahy report. Addressing Minister Darragh O’Brien during questions on policy or legislation, Deputy Pringle said in 2013 Gerard Convie went to the High Court and quashed a report presented to this House by a predecessor […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
Donegal County Council have issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal. The weather warning will be in place until 8pm tonight. Strong to gale force south to southwest winds are expected with gusts of 90 to 110km/h. Fore more information visit https://www.met.ie/
Letterkenny company named ‘Best New Start’
A LETTERKENNY company has been named as ‘Best New Start’ at a prestigious competition final. Itus Secure Technologies scooped ‘Best New Start’ regional trophy at the Connacht and Leinster regional final of the 2022 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition. The company developed a machine learning driven platform called CYBRISC, which can quantify the level of cyber […]
Minister ends countrywide tour with Donegal visit
THE Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English ended his countrywide tour of all Local Enterprise Offices with a visit to Donegal on Thursday. The Minister was greeted at the Donegal Enterprise Fund Business Centre in Letterkenny by the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney, Chief Executive of the Local […]