Chris MacManus, MEP for Midlands Northwest, has told the European Parliament that more must be done to make childcare affordable for Irish families. Speaking during a debate on the gendered impact of the cost-of-living crisis, MEP MacManus brought attention to the many women in Ireland who have been forced out of the workforce due to […]
Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division
by Louise Doyle THE Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) reveal of the 45 complaints, 25 were admissible and 19 remain open. Advertisement We asked for a breakdown of the nature of complaints, such as neglect of duty, non-fatal offences […]
Hope for counselling services which provide vital support for the county
BY JEROME HUGHES AFTER a collaborative cross-community campaign and much criticism, there is optimism for the retention of counselling services for children and adolescents in Donegal. A crunch meeting between the Child and Family Agency, Tusla and Advertisement took place on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the vital services. A statement issued by Tusla […]
Letterkenny estate agent issues appeal as ‘housing crisis deepens’
A LETTERKENNY based estate agent has appealed to anyone thinking about selling a house in Donegal to get in touch as the housing crisis here deepens. Brendan McGee of Franklins said they urgently need more properties for sale to meet the increasing demand. “There is a housing crisis in Donegal and we urgently need more […]
Temperatures to rise as wind warning issued for Sunday
A low temperature and ice warning remains in place until 11am this morning but there will be milder conditions as the day progresses, according to Met Eireann. Further snowfall overnight has again led to dangerous driving conditions across the county. “A cold and frosty morning with icy stretches. Becoming generally dry and sunny though as […]
China’s resumption of beef imports positive development for Donegal sector – McConalogue
China’s decision to resume Irish beef imports has been described by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, as a positive and welcome development for beef sector in Donegal. Speaking after discussions between himself, the Taoiseach, Minister of State, Martin Hayden, and the Chinese premier Li Qiang, the Donegal minister confirmed the […]
Gardaí in Buncrana get a visit from a very ‘cool’ character
BUNCRANA Garda Station had a visit from a very ‘cool’ character today after he heard about their latest recruitment campaign. Despite having “cold feet” about applying at first, his friend Tiernan stuck by his side for moral support. And with Tiernan by his side, he felt able to “freeze” the day. Advertisement With Superintendent Grant […]
Roads will be gritted from 4pm today
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 4pm today and again from 5am tomorrow morning (Friday). A yellow warning for snow and ice will remain in place until 6am on Friday. Met Eireann has warned of further snow showers with difficult travelling conditions and some travel and service disruption. Donegal County […]
Road works to take place on Lisnennan Road
DONEGAL County Council has advised that road works are due to take place on the Lisnennan Road in Letterkenny next week. “We will have traffic management in place on Wednesday 24th January weather permitting due to road repair works. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this date,” a spokesperson said.
New series to explore the history behind the surname O’Donnell
A NEW series on TG4 is set to explore the stories behind Ireland’s most common surnames including the historic tales of the O’Donnells echoing through the hills of Donegal. Sloinne is a brand-new seven-part series premiering on TG4 starting this Saturday. Each episode features a special guest exploring their family surname, taking us on a […]