Gardaí are investigating an burglary in Letterkenny in which an attempt was made to steal a copper cylinder.
Mariners’ marvellous title success features on Today FM
By Diarmaid Doherty Ramelton Mariners’ dramatic title win in the Donegal League at the weekend prompted big celebrations among the players and supporters – and the success has even gained national attention. Club stalwart Mark Wilson was interviewed by Today FM presenter Dave Moore this morning and Dave couldn’t hide his admiration for the Donegal […]
Scoil Iosagain: McConalogue expects approval to proceed to construction this week
Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, says confirmation to proceed to construction is imminent on a newbuild school for Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana. Following on from confirmation of additional funding last week for the Department of Education’s school building programme of €800 million, Minister McConalogue said: “I now expect the approval for the school to move to […]
Fundraiser organised in memory of businessman Richard Finney
The memory of Letterkenny businessman Richard Finney is to be celebrated with a unique fundraiser for Pieta House. Originally from Lisburn in Co. Antrim, Richard had long made Donegal his home. He was very well known, particularly in Letterkenny where he ran the popular Counter Deli and his death last September was met with deep […]
Donegal’s Chelsea Evans gets ready for Glór Tíre final
Donegal Country singer Chelsea Evans has reached the Grand Final of Glór Tíre, TG4’s long-running, hit Country Music programme.
Film-maker showcases mica crisis in Donegal
By Dionne Meehan A POWERFUL new documentary exploring the impacts of the defective blocks crisis on families across Donegal is now available to watch online. Siobhan Bahl, whose mother is from Inishowen, is the face behind the informative documentary ‘The Homes of Donegal’. Advertisement Tasked with making a documentary while undergoing a Masters in University […]
Union backs domestic violence leave for teachers
A DONEGAL teacher who addressed a major conference on domestic violence leave for registered teachers has welcomed a teachers’ union support. Marina Carlin is a teacher in Scoil Mhuire Buncrana. She is also a member of the Association of Secondary School Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) Central Executive Committee (CEC) and member of the National Equality committee of the […]
Startling figures reveal high levels of injury at work among Gardaí
by Louise Doyle THE chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle has called for a zero approach to assaults on gardaí, as stark figures reveal worrying levels of injury at work. Figures obtained by the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveal 26 gardaí were absent from work over an […]
Bon Appetit! – Eugene is cooking up a storm with ‘food without the fuss’
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL-based ready meal company Bon Appetit has taken the county by storm following the opening of their new factory in Letterkenny. Now based on the Thorn Road, Eugene Gallen’s creative juices began flowing while operating his street food van during the pandemic. Advertisement Then catering for the Lifford area, Tyrone and East […]
New bench is a perfect tribute to a special man
By Paddy Walsh It was not often, if ever, that Packie Bonner occupied the bench during his playing career but long beyond it he had the opportunity on a recent evening in Letterkenny to do just that. The former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper was in town to unveil a seat in honour of […]