Former Crana College student Leah Gillespie’s significant performance in the Leaving Certificate 2023 has been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University. A first year student in the BEd Bachelor of Education – Froebel Primary Teaching degree, Leah is one of over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their […]
Festivals crucial to Donegal’s economy emerging from pandemic
by Louise Doyle FESTIVALS are vital for boosting Donegal’s economy and profile but insurance costs can be problematic, it has been heard. The latest meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise and Emergency Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) has been told how events such as the McGill Summer School and the Irish Open in Ballyliffin have played a crucial role in boosting […]
Family of late Donegal TD travel to Belgium for commemoration event
THE family of a late Donegal TD have travelled to Belgium to take part in a special commemoration ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Island of Ireland Peace Park. The Island of Ireland Peace Park is a poignant memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the island of Ireland who died during the First World […]
Significant fall in speeding fines issued in Donegal
By Róise Collins THERE has been a significant fall in Fixed Charge Notices for speeding in Donegal in the past decade. Ten years ago the number of speeding fines issued in the county was close to 5,000. Advertisement In 2022 this figure declined to 3,808. These figures include both intercept (Garda member) and non-intercept (mobile […]
Woman has funds withdrawn in scam
Gardaí in Donegal have issued fresh advice after a woman had funds withdrawn from her An Post account in a scam.
Gardaí investigate crash at Harvest rally
GARDAÍ are investigating a crash that occurred at the Harvest Mini Stages Rally over the weekend when two spectators were injured. The two men, aged in their 60s and 40s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an […]
Storm Debi brings flooding to parts of Donegal
ROAD users are being urged to take care as Storm Debi has brought flooding to parts of the county this morning. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly alerted Donegal County Council’s Roads team about standing water on roads in the Newmills, Rockhill, Glenkeo and other areas such as Old Town, Letterkenny. “The men are out trying to […]
Cost of renting up twenty per cent
THE average cost of renting a property in Donegal is up twenty per cent compared to twelve months ago, according to the latest report from Daft.ie. Their rental price report, released today, shows on average it costs €1,122 per month to rent in the county. The average price of renting a three bed house is […]
Wind warning issued ahead of Storm Debi
IT is set to be very windy overnight with the arrival of Storm Debi. Met Eireann has issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal which comes into effect from midnight and will remain in place until 3pm on Monday. The forecaster is warning of stormy conditions with heavy rain expected and a chance of embedded […]
Potato harvest worst in recent memory
A SENIOR IFA official in Donegal has said this year’s potato harvest is the worst he has seen since 1985. Describing this year’s potato season as being a “complete shocker”, Donegal’s Potato Chairman, Donald Logue said 1985 was the only other year he remembers being a complete “wash out”. “Ground is more or less nearly at […]