ACTOR and comedian Ardal O’Hanlon will take a journey around the islands off the Donegal coast as part of a new series he is presenting for TG4. During the series ‘Inis na nIontas’ Ardal sets out to visit the country’s islands, unearthing their history, observing the wildlife and meeting the islanders trying to live sustainably […]
Lidl’s Christmas Trolley Dash raises €11,000 for Jigsaw
A Christmas Trolley Dash, organised by Lidl in Donegal, has raised more than €11,000 in support of Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. For two weeks in November, Trolley Dash tickets are sold in Lidl stores across Ireland for just €1 each, offering customers the chance to win a supermarket sweep style dash […]
Walk with Me events celebrating the memory of Mary Ellen Molloy
AFTER the tragic and untimely death of Mary Ellen Molloy in December 2019 her loyal friends and family decided that they needed to create an event that would celebrate her life and that of other young people, all while helping some wonderful charities. In December 2020 we witnessed the very first ‘Walk with Me’, a […]
Letterkenny to Trentagh road closed after bridge collapse
THE LETTERKENNY to Trentagh road is closed with diversions in place following the collapse of a bridge. Donegal County Council has urged motorists travelling from West Donegal to use alternative routes into Letterkenny and local divisions, in the townland of Garrowcarry, will be in place until January 5. “Donegal County Council apologies for any inconvenience […]
Moderate Weather Warning for Wind for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal. They have warned that Northwest winds will be very strong and gusty. “High waves are also expected,” they said. Advertisement They have warned that potential impacts may include wave overtopping, displaced debris and loose objects, and difficult driving and cycling conditions. This weather warning will […]
UPDATE: Power outages in Donegal as heavy winds continue
By Diarmaid Doherty There were power outages across Donegal today as heavy winds continue to batter many parts of the county. Motorists across Donegal are urged to drive with extra care this morning with fallen branches and debris on many roads following strong overnight winds. Advertisement It remains stormy across the county and the wind […]
STEM funding announced for 19 Donegal schools
As schools across Donegal get set to finish up for the Christmas holidays, there is good news for a number of schools who have been allocated significant Government funding. Nineteen schools in Donegal will receive a total of €172,046 in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) grants. Two post primary schools and 17 primary schools […]
First of its kind service for local COPD patients to be extended
A FIRST of its kind service which helps give patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) the care they need in their own home is being extended throughout Donegal. The CARE community virtual ward (CVW) service gives people living with COPD acute care and the treatment they need at home, preventing avoidable admissions into hospital […]
Housing project for Údarás land in Gaoth Dobhair
A HOUSING initiative to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish speakers on a site in Gaoth Dobhair has been approved by Údarás na Gaeltachta. The board of Údarás na Gaeltachta is being supported by a capital allocation of €250,000 towards development and research costs to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish […]
One man killed and two injured in Manorcunningham crash
ONE male has been killed and two have been injured in a road traffic collision which occurred on the N14, Manorcunningham at approximately 7pm yesterday evening. In a statement from Gardaí, they confirmed the male passenger, who was fatally injured in the two vehicle collision, was in his 30’s. “The body of the deceased has […]