By Diarmaid Doherty A breakdown of the statistics on romance fraud, accommodation fraud and credit card scams in Donegal are to be made available by senior Gardaí. It comes as concern has been expressed over the fact that many people decide not to report such crimes, mainly out of embarrassment. Advertisement It’s thought the number […]
Killybegs ATU campus to deliver new apprenticeships
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle has welcomed the announcement of funding to support electrician apprenticeships at the Killybegs campus of Atlantic Technological University (ATU). Education Minister Simon Harris this week announced €17 million in capital funding in response to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector. The funding will be distributed across four […]
‘We’ve been treated with institutional contempt’ – family of Denis Donaldson
The family of Denis Donaldson who was shot dead in a remote Donegal cottage 17 years ago, say their rights have been treated with institutional contempt. The Sinn Féin official had admitted, just months before his death in April 2006, that he had been a British spy at the very heart of the republican movement […]
Church sacristy ransacked and tabernacle damaged
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a church sacristy was ransacked and damage was caused to a tabernacle. It was one of a number of incidents in the Greencastle and Moville area over a two-day period. Gardaí were en route to the previous burglary call when they observed that the lights were on inside St Columba’s Church, […]
Donegal has lowest average yearly earnings in the state
DONEGAL has the lowest average yearly earnings in Ireland, according to a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The median annual earnings in Donegal in 2022 were €33,523 which is way below the national average at €41,823. The highest average yearly earnings were recorded in Dublin at €46,136 with men making up 70 […]
Seven distinctions for Royal and Prior student
A LETTERKENNY 5th year student studying in the Royal and Prior in Raphoe has been recognised for her exceptional marks in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement results. Julia achieved seven distinctions and two higher merits in her Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. To achieve a distinction Julia scored over 90 per cent in each of her […]
Donegal shoppers spent the least last Christmas
SHOPPERS in Donegal spent the least in card transactions last Christmas, according to new figures from AIB. The average spend from people in Donegal during the month of December 2022 was €1,512 followed by Monaghan (€1,636) and Leitrim (€1,654). It was shoppers in County Wicklow that spent the most during Christmas at €1,941. Advertisement According […]
‘Winter Wellness’ event to focus on mental health
A ‘Winter Wellness’ event is set to take place on Tuesday, December 12 at 12 noon in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny. Organised by Donegal Public Participation and Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, this event is focused on mental health. With a number of guest speakers, stakeholders and support groups to be present on the […]
Aurivo Co-operative launches Farm Solar initiative
Aurivo Co-operative, in partnership with PV Generation, has announced the launch of Aurivo Farm Solar, a unique renewable energy offering aimed at empowering farmers to reduce their carbon footprint. Aurivo Farm Solar will provide TAMS and SEAI grant application assistance and financing solution advice to farmers looking to invest in solar innovations on farm that […]
Five Donegal schools to join Arts Council’s Creative Schools initiative
Five schools in Donegal will join The Arts Council’s Creative Schools initiative which gives opportunities for children and young people to build their artistic and creative skills. Gartan National School, Letterkenny Youthreach, St. Mura’s National School Buncrana, Woodland Ns and Youthreach Ballyshannon will receive a grant and work with a professional Creative Associate who will […]