by Louise Doyle FAMILY, friends and work colleagues of a young woman who died after being struck by a garda in Donegal almost one year ago have taken part in a special walk in her memory. The 21-year-old hairdresser, from Derry, had been out for the night in Donegal when she was hit by a garda car at […]
New child benefit to help hundreds of Donegal homes
The first payments of child benefit for 18-year-olds in Donegal who are in f/t education, or who have a disability, are being processed this week
Plans lodged to revamp popular Letterkenny pub
by Louise Doyle ONE of Letterkenny’s most popular bars could be set for a revamp after plans were lodged to transform the pub. Applicants Michael and Mark Blaney submitted proposals to Donegal County Council on April 22 to renovate and refurbish the Central Bar, Upper Main Street in Letterkenny. Advertisement If given the go-ahead, the pub could see a […]
Donegal’s top garda wants tougher laws to protect young people at discos
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S most senior garda has called on the community to ensure that adolescents are discouraged from consuming alcohol, and that measures are in place to look after those who do manage to become intoxicated. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan was speaking to the Donegal News on Friday in Letterkenny at the launch of […]
AIB Future Sparks award for St. Eunan’s College
St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny has won a top prize at the inaugural AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards. The awards, celebrating schools that give back to the community, took place in Croke Park on Wednesday, having received a staggering 123 submissions from 103 schools across the country. Transition Year students at St. Eunan’s College initiated […]
PIC SPECIAL: New wheelchair and hoist officially unveiled at Murvagh beach
MURVAGH Beach, one of Donegal’s most beautiful locations, will be more accessible than ever this summer thanks to a new wheelchair and hoist which were officially unveiled at a special event at the beach on Friday. Terry McGroarty, Ballintra did the honours by cutting the ribbon at the launch. It was Terry’s first time on […]
COLUMN: Life is rarely a perfect score sheet – and the same applies at exam time
By Louise Flanagan I recently read a quotation credited to Leah McDermott: “Let’s stop glorifying academic success and start praising our kids for the weird and wonderful interests and talents that make them uniquely who they are. This is how we inspire the next generation of artists, problem solvers, and creative, joyful souls.” It struck […]
Donegal is third favourite staycation
DONEGAL has been crowned the third best staycation spot in Ireland. With the rise of staycations in recent years, many Irish holidaymakers are opting to explore the beauty of their own country – from the breathtaking landscapes of Donegal to the buzzing streets of Dublin. And now, according to new survey research from Betfair Casino, 22 per […]
Donegal set to host Irish National Sheep Dog Trials
DONEGAL is set to host the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials this August as SSE Renewables is named as the principal sponsor. The trials, organised by a voluntary Donegal Committee comprised of members of the International Sheep Dog Society, are being held in Clonmany from August 22 to 24. The annual event will see 150 sheep […]