By Diarmaid Doherty A programme of improvements for bus stops in towns and villages around Donegal is set to make life a little easier for bus passengers across the county. Many of Donegal’s bus stops offer little or no shelter or even seating for passengers as they wait for their bus. Advertisement But councillors have […]
Donegal routes to be gritted
ALL Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West 11: Na […]
Tips to winterproof your home as cold weather arrives
With Christmas approaching and temperatures dropping, now is the time to take some simple steps to winterproof your home and prevent issues with your water during cold weather. Uisce Éireann is sharing tips to prevent freezing pipes, leaks, and damaged heating systems, while also helping protect our water supplies. The utility company say by following these […]
More than 20,000 Donegal families to receive double child benefit
MORE than 20,000 families in Donegal will receive a Double Child Benefit Payment tomorrow (Tuesday) to support them with the cost of living crisis. The measure means that €280 per child will be paid in respect of 43,966 children in the county. Minister Humphreys also announced the details for the Christmas Bonus, which will be […]
Donegal woman arrives in Vietnam ahead of Miss Earth 2023
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S Layla Doherty has arrived in Vietnam ahead of the Miss Earth 2023 pageant. Crowned Miss Earth Ireland 2023 earlier in the year, Layla is set to represent the country in Miss Earth World at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Friday, December 22. Advertisement […]
Gardaí probe incident outside Ukrainian accommodation
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ are investigating all circumstances of a public order incident alleged to have occurred on Main Street, Falcarragh on Friday, November 24. In a video shared with the Donegal News, a man can be seen outside Ukrainian refugee accommodation in Falcarragh, wearing a balaclava, playing Irish rebel music and shouting “out, out, […]
Actor, writer and director shares insight into the film industry
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, actor, writer and director Caroline Harvey provides an insight into the film industry in Ireland, how she started out, projects she is working on and how she feels the industry is changing. Hi Caroline, how are you? Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? […]
Donegal men encouraged to avoid isolation
by Jerome Hughes IT was a book launch with a difference as dozens of men from across Donegal gathered in Fintown to celebrate the publication of ‘Stories from the Sheds’. The book provides details on 24 Men’s Sheds in the county that are supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC). Advertisement The event included […]
High number of Garda absences
by Louise Doyle THE Chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle has said the high number of sick leave absences among gardaí in the county are due to the pressures of the job. Figures obtained by the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act reveal 240 gardaí were absent from work due […]
Two major developments planned for Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney Planning permission was sought for two major developments in Letterkenny this week reflecting the growing population of the town. The Islamic Community in Donegal are seeking planning permission for a new Cultural Centre which will be located on a greenfield site at Lisnennan, further up the road from the E&I manufacturing unit. […]