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.
Cassidy Brothers argue homeowners out of time
CASSIDY Brothers Concrete Products Ltd., the Donegal firm at the centre of the defective blocks scandal has lodged objections to homeowner lawsuits in the Commercial Court, citing the statute of limitations and the nature of the funding of the cases as part of their defence. The building materials supplier at the centre of the defective […]
Funeral of retired Kilmacrennan Parish Priest to take place today
THERE was sadness across Donegal following the passing of Very Reverend, Father Michael Conaghan at the weekend. Fr Conaghan passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny on Saturday. Born in 1935, he received his primary education in Castlederg National School and his secondary education in St Columb’s College, Derry. Advertisement He studied for the […]
Housing is the biggest issue that is facing Donegal, claim councillors
THE ongoing housing crisis in Donegal dominated the recent council meeting as the biggest issue facing the county. At the plenary meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford on Monday, two motions prompted a wider discussion among councillors on the housing issues facing the county and the impact they are having on residents. The discussion began […]
Football Special’s new sour beer goes down a treat in Donegal
By Dionne Meehan THE resounding success of Football Special’s limited edition sour beer has resulted in stocks flying off the shelves throughout Donegal. Brewed in County Kildare, the collaboration between Football Special and Trouble Brewing has appeared to have gone down a treat with beer buffs. Advertisement Originally created in the 1940’s in a bid […]
Donegal childcare providers demand increased funding for the sector
A DONEGAL childcare provider has said the government must act urgently to provide much needed funding and resources into the sector, or face up to the consequence that children will suffer. Sharon Graham Porter is the owner of Kid Kare Créche and Montessori in Donegal Town. On Tuesday, seven of its staff were among the thousands […]
Glenswilly School celebrates 50 years of education
GLENSWILLY National School will celebrate 50 years of providing education on Saturday with an invitation to pupils old and new to come along and catch up with old friends and see the changes which have happened over the past five decades. Principal Joe Gallinagh issued the call for former class mates to come along and […]
‘Without our domestic tourists, I simply would not have survived’
In this week’s Third Degree column, Paul Bradley speaks with Paddy Byrne, Sliabh Liag Boat Trips – a man who lives for the sea, and some decent weather. Hi Paddy, thanks for the interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please (briefly, where you grew up, where you learned your skills…) My name is Paddy […]
Short film to highlight Defective Concrete Crisis
Where Will We Go? A short film drama about the Defective Concrete Crisis will premiere at the 7th edition of Disappear Here film festival in Ballyliffin Hotel this Saturday September 30. The film is a hyper-realistic drama that transports the audience into the nightmare of living in a defective concrete home. Screams and uproar seem […]
Donegal cooking up a storm as a top foodie destination
By Róise Collins DONEGAL truly does have it all. Our rugged coasts and rolling hills are not only breathtakingly beautiful but they also offer the ideal environment, climate, and richly diverse landscape to produce a standard of natural ingredients and foods worthy of the growing hype. Almost a decade ago, the Donegal Local Enterprise Office […]