POPULAR Donegal products have comfortably nestled themselves on supermarket shelves across the county, and in recent years it has become more common to see Donegal based businesses appearing on shelves beyond our hallowed hills. This significant increase in product development coming out of Donegal is because of important investment within the food and drink sector […]
Wainfest 2023 – The journey of discovery is underway
WAINFEST Donegal’s annual Children’s Arts and Book festival returned at the weekend with a host of awesome activities to satisfy the diverse interests and backgrounds of young minds across the county. Running until October 15, it promises to take children on a journey of discovery, creativity and wonder that will stay with them for years […]
Gardaí investigating death of woman in St Johnston
The woman’s body was found at a house in St Johnston yesterday.
Cocaine haul may be linked to Donegal finds
LINKS to County Donegal have emerged following the seizure of €157 million worth of cocaine aboard the MV Matthew freighter, boarded by the army ranger wing, off the Cork coast last week. Last week’s seizure has been hailed as an enormous success for the security services in Ireland and for the international intelligence which led […]
Letterkenny staff to strike over pay disparity
by Louise Doyle CHRONIC underfunding and a pay disparity will see workers at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal take to the picket line in two weeks’ time. The stark concerns around underfunding and the difficulties with recruitment and retention of staff came under the spotlight at a gathering of staff and service users in Letterkenny on […]
Donegal Youth Service launches ambitious three-year plan
DONEGAL Youth Service has launched an ambitious three-year strategic plan to support young people and volunteers. The leading organisation in Donegal is rolling out its new strategic plan from 2023-2025, with young people at the heart of the objective. Regional Director of Donegal Youth Service, Lorraine Thompson, said the new stategic plan demonstrates the organisation’s commitment […]
Delight for farmers as slurry deadline extended
By Dionne Meehan THERE is relief for farmers following confirmation that the slurry deadline has been extended for another week. The deadline has been extended from Sunday, October 8 to Saturday, October 14. Advertisement Welcoming the extension, Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly said it is “great news”. “This is great news for farmers as the weather […]
Efforts being made to tackle disability service issues
By Róise Collins and Emma Ryan Measures are being put in place to tackle the significant vacancies within disability services in Donegal, the HSE has confirmed. There are currently 36 full-time vacant positions across Donegal’s three Children’s Disability Network Teams, a meeting of the Regional Health Forum has heard. Advertisement Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer, Community Healthcare […]
Covid Care: Advocacy group helping Donegal families
by Louise Doyle AN advocacy group assisting those negatively impacted by care during the Covid-19 pandemic has said it is providing legal and grief support to families in Donegal. Care Champions told the Donegal News it is supporting families in the county who were negatively impacted by care during Covid. Advertisement Supports include for families experiencing grief, […]
Yellow weather warning for rain for Donegal
A YELLOW rain warning has been issued for Donegal. Rain is expected to be persistent and heavy at times. The warning came into action today and will remain in place until Thursday at 12am. Possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travel conditions.