Gardai in Donegal and the PSNI are urging motorists to prioritise safety, emphasising the importance of slowing down, wearing seatbelts, and abstaining from alcohol before driving. A collaborative cross-border road safety initiative, launched this morning at the Donegal-Derry border in Bridgend, focuses on addressing speeding motorists. At the launch, Milford-based Garda Supt. David Kelly, highlighted […]
No grants to refurbish vacant properties drawn down
NO GRANTS to refurbish vacant properties in Donegal have been drawn down since the government scheme began, new figures have revealed. Since July 2022 only 21 grants under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Scheme have been drawn down nationally, with no grants drawn down at all in Donegal. The scheme may award a grant of €50,000 […]
Clampdown operation to tackle drink and drug drivers
MOTORISTS in Donegal are being warned of a clampdown operation to detect those driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gardaí made 14 arrests across the division in the last week for drink and drug driving offences. Eight arrests were made for drink driving, while six people were arrested for drug driving offences. Advertisement […]
Electoral boundaries issue ‘likely to be revisited’
A Donegal TD has said the possibility of Donegal returning to a county-wide constituency – or two constituencies – will likely be revisited after the next election. Deputy Thomas Pringle said there is a clear need for the county to revert back to one unit “as in the whole county of Donegal”. There had been […]
Donegal man receives National Bravery Award after rescue
A DONEGAL man has received a National Bravery Award, following his heroic rescue of a woman drowning on Carrickfinn Beach. During the event which took place in Dublin’s Farmleigh House on Friday afternoon Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, presented 26 National Bravery Awards to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own lives to […]
Run in the Dark returns to Gaoth Dobhair
By Róise Collins AS darkness sweeps around the globe on Wednesday November 15, thousands of people across the world will pull on their running shoes and red flashing armbands to complete a 5k run, wheel or walk. This is part of a global movement lighting up the night to help cure paralysis. Advertisement The Run […]
Building of new Letterkenny nursing unit gets underway
“The arrival of plant equipment at the site on Kilmacrennan Road close to Letterkenny University Hospital is great news for the people of Letterkenny.
Donegal student awarded Maynooth University scholarship
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 […]