COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has announced his intention to retire from politics. The 92-year-old has spoken to Donegal County Council officials and informed them of his impending departure. Confirming his plans to stand down, Ireland’s oldest serving public representative told the Donegal News yesterday, “The notice I have given is that in the near future I am […]
Spending down by six per cent in Donegal
SPENDING in Donegal fell by six per cent in September, according to Bank of Ireland’s latest debit and credit card spending report which shows that consumers are tightening their belts. September’s figures painted a relatively gloomy picture when compared to the recent summer months, with spending falling in every county. In comparison to Donegal’s six per […]
Moves to get more women into Donegal politics
A series of training programmes aimed at encouraging more women in Donegal to get into politics has been announced. Out of the county’s 37 elected members just four are female – Rena Donaghey, Niamh Kennedy, Marie Therese Gallagher and Noreen McGarvey. Not for profit organisation ‘Women for Election’ is hoping to even up the imbalance through its new […]
Covid-19 not to blame for hospital waiting times
A DONEGAL doctor has rejected claims that lengthy outpatient appointment times for children to be seen at Letterkenny University Hospital is solely to do with the Covid-19 pandemic. Almost 900 children are waiting for an appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital, according to latest figures. Nationally, almost 20,000 children have been waiting on hospital waiting lists […]
McConalogue confirms progress on major Fort Dunree Upgrade Project
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, today confirmed progress on the major upgrade project for Fort Dunree. The Design Team for the project has been appointed and preliminary design has commenced. The design phase will continue until December with the detailed design phase starting in January 2023. Advertisement Planning permission […]
Musician takes stand against World Cup in new single
DONEGAL musician Tommy Bonner has written a protest song against the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar. The song ‘To Hell or Qatar’ has been written from a human rights perspective and aims to highlight the abuse of migrant workers involved in the preparations. Speaking to the Donegal News this week the Ballybofey singer and songwriter […]
Donegal Puppy raisers bid fond farewell to Hazel
A FANAD couple have told of how being a puppy raiser for Irish Guide Dogs has changed their lives. Kevin and Majella Walsh are volunteers with Irish Guide Dogs. Their one-year-old Labrador dog, Hazel, was given to them during lockdown when she was just seven weeks old. Advertisement As puppy raisers, they have helped to […]
Baby Cíara’s family host Tractor run for Children’s Health Foundation
The family of Cíara Mc Kenna along with the Inishowen Vintage Club Moville have organised a tractor run on Sunday, October 16 to raise funds for the Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. Registration on the day is from 9.30am at Centra, Moville and the run will be leaving at 10.30am sharp. The route is Moville, Carndonagh, […]
Donegal tales from the heart of the GAA
PJ Cunningham’s new book ‘Grassroots: The Second Half’ explores a gold mine of tales from the world of the GAA, spanning over 150 years. It follows the publication of a successful first volume last year. The stories are down to earth; some are heart breaking, others uplifting. One thing they all have in common is […]
Creeslough Appeal funds exceed €1 million
EFFORTS to raise funds for the families of those who have lost loved ones or were injured in the devastating explosion in Creeslough are underway. As of yesterday almost €400,000 has been raised online after a GoFundMe page was set up by Ards native Gerard McFadden. In an update on the page, he said words could not […]