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.
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 […]