Flying Drones is prohibited in the vicinity of Creeslough, County Donegal this week following the unfolding of events last Friday. The temporary restriction was announced on Monday and will remain in place until 4pm tomorrow. The ban was put in place by the Irish Aviation Authority. For more information visit www.iaa,ie
Books of Condolence now opened in Creeslough
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney has announced that Books of Condolence have been opened in Creeslough at St. Michaels Church and at Creeslough Day Centre in memory of the victims of the Creeslough Tragedy. Books of Condolence are also available across the County, at the following Council offices from 9am to […]
Hospital worker’s toy appeal now in 22nd year
A DONEGAL man is asking people across the county to donate towards a Christmas toy appeal to ensure as many children as possible will wake up to a gift this December 25. Now in its 22nd year, hundreds of children throughout Donegal have benefitted from Eunan Devenney’s annual appeal. Eunan, a maintenance man at St […]
Three generations feature in short film
A short film entitled ‘Ceoltóirí’ is to be shown as part of the fiddler’s weekend in Glenties. The film captures three generations of Irish music featuring Jimmy Campbell, his son Peter as well as his grandson, Paddy Molloy. Filmed in 2021, this production is a tribute to the late Jimmy Campbell. Jimmy, who sadly passed […]
Awards for Donegal food businesses
After a three year hiatus all roads led to Dingle for five Donegal producers who won bronze, silver and gold in Blas na hÉireann 2022. The winners from Donegal are Donegal Rapeseed Oil, Gallagher’s Bakery Promise Gluten Free Bakery, Love A Little and Natural Dairies and Green Pastures Donegal, who were also awarded Best in […]
Exhibition to feature local artists
Self-taught, Ranafast artist Mórag McCafferty is set to launch a collaborative exhibition showcasing the work of over 10 local artists in Caisleáin Óir hotel. ‘The Great Big Art Event’ is a group exhibition that includes artists that work through a variety of mediums, including watercolour, oil paint, silk batik, pop art and photography. Mairéad Ní […]
Raphoe man plus one takes on the world at coffee world cup finals
Last week, Keith Blackburn from Raphoe, represented Ireland in the ‘Coffee World Cup’ in Australia. The World Brewers Cup Championships is extremely competitive and features baristas and coffee roasters from all over the world. Keith works with New Kid Coffee, Letterkenny’s first commercial speciality coffee roaster. The Donegal barista and roaster was recently awarded the […]
Emergency meeting after second flood
AN emergency meeting takes place tomorrow at lunchtime following a second inciddent of flooding in as many days near Glenswilly Nl. Schoolchildren had to be carried on the backs of their parents to get into class on Tuesday morning, while residents in the area became trapped in their homes when a stretch of the R250 […]
Taking a break after ‘things come to a head’ for him
A DONEGAL councillor has revealed he is taking some time away from his role on doctor’s advise due to anxiety. The Castlefinn man was selected by Sinn Féin in 2013 to replace Cllr Cora Harvey on Donegal County Council. A local musician, Cllr Gary Doherty has a degree in politics. In a post on his […]
Terrified Mother faces eviction
A MOTHER living in a mica-crumbling home with nowhere else to go fought back tears yesterday as she told of how she could be just days away from being evicted. Donna Gamble lives in Liskey, Ballindrait, with her 11-year-old son. A homeowner, Donna’s mortgage repayments fell into arrears following the breakdown of her marriage. Advertisement […]