DONEGAL is set for ‘a mixed bag’ weather-wise this weekend, according to Met Éireann. Speaking to the Donegal News, Meteorologist Liz Walsh said: “There’s a signal for showers on most of the days with a spell of more persistent rain possible on Sunday. Current projections show a lot of cloud overall but it will probably brighten up with […]
Gardaí plan bank holiday road blitz
BY LOUISE DOYLE GARDAÍ have warned motorists of a crackdown on motoring offences across Donegal ahead of the bank holiday weekend. A high-visability Garda operation will be in place throughout the county with checkpoints, speed checks and patrols. Advertisement The Garda warning comes in advance of the May bank holiday weekend when there is likely […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland welcomes conviction for the possession of a record 16 illegal salmon nets in Donegal
Two men have been convicted of possessing 16 illegal salmon nets near the River Drowes in Co. Donegal. Philip and Eoghan McCluskey of Bundoran, Donegal, received fines and costs totalling €6,000 in relation to the offence, which occurred on the 25th July 2021 on the Drowes River, Magheracar, Bundoran. Among the items in the father and sons’ […]
More than €1.8m for school books
MORE than €1.8m in payments is being made to Donegal primary and special schools this week to provide free books. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue confirmed the landmark funding package yesterday. The package, secured in Budget 2023, will see free schoolbooks provided in all primary schools and special schools, in […]
Unexpected €100,000 donation made to Donegal church
By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal parish has received an unexpected windfall after a donation of €100,000 was made to the church. Details of the donation were revealed to parishioners attending weekend Mass at St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill. Advertisement The money was left by a local woman who died almost three years ago. It’s understood […]
Gaeltacht students compete in young entrepreneur competition
TWO teams from Pobailscoil Ghaoth Dobhair competed in the National Final of Clár na gComhlachtaí. The competition for young entrepreneurs was held at the Connemara Coast Hotel and streamed live on Facebook on Thursday.Donegal Oisín Ó Duibhir, Mairtín Mac Giolla Chomhaill, Katie Ní Fhearraigh and Eimear Nic Pháidín whose project Voltas involves lighting created from […]
Donegal men present cheque after Coast to Coast New Zealand
FIVE Donegal men that took part in Coast to Coast New Zealand, the toughest race in the world back in February, have presented the €6,000 they raised to Relay for Life Donegal. Arthur McMahon (Milford), Managing Director Donegal Oil Company and Founder of Donegal Oil Foundation, Boyd Robinson (Letterkenny), Gerard Callaghan (Letterkenny), Shaun Stewart (Creeslough), […]
Reminder of closing date for new applications for school transport
Fianna Fail Senator Niall Blaney reminds families intending on applying for school transport services for the first time for the next school year to register before the closing date of April 28. The Bus Éireann family portal is currently open for new applications for school transport services for the 2023 / 2024 school year. New […]
More than 40 call-outs this year for Newtown First Responders
BY DIONNE MEEHAN SINCE the start of 2023, Newtowncunningham Community First Responders have responded to 44 call-outs, with 13 of those occurring last month. With the first responders group set up to address the issue of waiting times for emergency service response, Newtowncunningham CFR Chairman, Roddy Smith told the Donegal News that on average, the […]
Irish Water announce anticipated upgrade of water mains in Drumkeen
As part of its commitment to upgrade and improve water supplies across the North West, Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is delighted to announce, it is replacing approximately 1,300m of aged water mains with new modern pipes in Aughagault, Drumkeen, County Donegal. Uisce Éireann crews will arrive in Aughagault, Drumkeen in […]