THERE were big celebrations in Letterkenny on Friday as 24 apprentices from Donegal were among a group of craft apprentices from across 17 apprenticeship programmes who graduated at a special ceremony. A number of apprentices from Donegal who recently qualified, were unable to attend the ceremony due to employment and other commitments. Donegal Education and […]
Yellow rain warning for Donegal
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for rain in Donegal. The warning came into action at 11am this morning and will remain in place until 8pm tomorrow night. In a statement issued this morning, Mét Éireann warned of heavy rain and strong, gusty winds. Possible impacts of these weather conditions include localised flooding, reduced […]
Major Donegal operation to tackle rural crime
The high-visibility operation to target rural crime took place on both sides of the border from Donegal to Louth.
HSA inspection campaign to target wind farms
THE Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an inspection campaign today that will target renewable energy installations including wind farms, solar farms and anaerobic digestion facilities. This is the first inspection campaign of its kind to be carried out by the Authority due to a rapid growth in the renewable energy industry. HSA inspectors […]
100 years on, ‘Drumboe’ play takes us back to a divisive past
By Paddy Walsh THE power of the pen and the power of performance come together in a play that will bring audiences through a period of Donegal history that was both divisive and deadly. ‘Drumboe’, which is being staged in the Balor Theatre for three nights from tonight, Thursday, is the work of Letterkenny playwright, Kieran […]
Donegal Enterprise Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence in Small Business
Local Enterprise Office Donegal is now accepting entries for the Donegal Enterprise Awards, which take place on Friday, December 1, 2023. The awards celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements of local businesses across the county. Business owners are invited to submit their applications before the deadline of Monday, October 23, 2023, at 12:00pm. Advertisement The […]
Huge crowds attend the launch of the Great Big Art Event in Annagry
By Eoin Mc Garvey THE third annual Great Big Art Event opened in Annagry at the weekend and the opening night attracted a huge attendance. The event is a collaborative exhibition which was created in 2021 and is going from strength to strength. Advertisement It is a gathering of Donegal artists whose talents in art […]
Funding scheme for Donegal Sports
DONEGAL Sports Partnership is to benefit from €92,500 in support from the Government’s Dormant Accounts Funding scheme. It’s part of an overall investment package of €4.86m which is going towards local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The Dormant Accounts Fund enables unclaimed funds […]
‘Recruitment takes time and our children can’t wait’
By Dionne Meehan A NEW group made up of parents with children who have a disability and/or additional needs based in Donegal are uniting together in a bid to get their children’s voices heard. Special Needs Parents Network Donegal was set up so parents can provide peer to peer support whilst effectively advocating for their […]
Donegal’s first pet crematorium set to open later this month
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S first ever pet crematorium is to open this month. Donegal Pet Crematorium at Glack, Inch Island, boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a team of caring professionals who treat each pet with the utmost respect and tenderness. Advertisement The facility will give pet lovers in Donegal, the wider Northwest and Northern Ireland access to […]