There are two significant crowd events taking place in Donegal this weekend, the Donegal Rally and Sea Sessions Festival. The HSE along with An Garda Síochána and Donegal County Council have engaged with the event organisers in the months preceding the events. From a HSE perspective this is to ensure they have considered and put […]
Musical Theatre set up to inspire young people
A NEW musical theatre group called Northwest Musical Theatre was set up by Andrea Emmet and Andrew Tinney, two performers who wanted to use their skills to inspire young people to work in the creative industry. Andrea, who is a trained primary school teacher from Letterkenny, found herself questioning what she really wanted to do […]
Over €150,000 for Donegal from Toy Show Appeal
VARIOUS community groups and services across Donegal are set to receive grants from the Toy Show Appeal. Donegal projects will share €155,000 in funding. The Late Late Toy Show appeal will help transform the lives of an estimated 1.2 million children, young people and their families, with every county on the island benefitting from grants […]
‘Retained firefighters’ proposals are very reasonable’ – Deputy Pringle
DONEGAL Deputy Thomas Pringle has called on the government to support the striking retained fire fighters. He said the retained firefighters’ proposals are very reasonable and also criticised Government and local authorities for rostering on-duty crews who are on strike, calling it dangerous and disappointing. Advertisement Addressing the Dáil on Tuesday, Deputy Pringle said: “It […]
Popular ferry service operating again for 2023 to Inis Bó Finne
Boffin Ferry Donegal, a passenger ferry service from Magheroarty Pier to Inishboffin Island is open again for 2023 with daily crossings in the morning, afternoon and evening. Inis Bó Finne, or Inishboffin island, is located between Magheroarty on the mainland and Tory Island in County Donegal. This daily service will ferry passengers to and from […]
Gardaí thank public for help after burglary arrest
GARDAÍ have paid thanks to the public following the arrest of a man in connection with a burglary in Ballybofey. Gardaí issued an appeal last week for information in relation to a burglary in the Blue Cedars area on June 6. They have confirmed that a man has since been arrested and questioned in relation […]
The Ray D’Arcy Show is taking to the road with Run with Ray this June
Run with Ray is back! RTÉ Radio 1’s The Ray D’Arcy Show hits the road later this month with runs planned in Donegal, Sligo, Westmeath, Wicklow and Dublin. Over five days from June 26, Ray will be broadcasting from Buncrana in Donegal, Doorly Park, Sligo, Mullingar in Westmeath, Avondale House and Forest Park in Rathdrum, Wicklow, […]
Defective concrete block scheme delayed again
THE implementation of the defective concrete block scheme has been delayed again. The implementation and announcement of final details in the defective concrete block scheme was expected to take place tomorrow. However, the Mica Action Group has confirmed it will not take place tomorrow but rather in the coming days or early next week. A […]
LISTEN: GAA legend Michael Murphy features on new podcast
Electric Ireland, proud sponsor of the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships, has today released Episode 17 of the ‘GAA Minor Moments’ podcast, featuring Donegal GAA legend Michael Murphy. Recognised as one of the county’s most decorated players, Murphy earned one All-Ireland medal, five Ulster titles, and three All-Star awards during his playing career. Making his […]
European Parliament Regional Development Committee Chair visits Donegal County Council to discuss Riverine Project delays
Chair of the European Parliament Regional Development Committee, Younous Omarjee MEP, recently visited Donegal at the invitation of Chris MacManus, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands Northwest. Omarjee was visiting on a fact-finding mission to examine how the EU can play a positive role in addressing regional imbalance in Ireland. MacManus and Omarjee met with […]