An orange fire danger notice for Donegal has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The warning is in place for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until Saturday, April 22 at 6pm. Donegal County Council wishes […]
Conference to celebrate cross border project’s major contribution to improving local waterways
A celebratory event is taking place this week to showcase the success of CatchmentCARE, a major cross-border project that has made a significant contribution to restoring water quality in three important cross-border river catchments. The conference will take place on Thursday, April 20 at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey, and will be a unique […]
Hundreds gather in Ballyraine for the inaugural Kinnegar Dog Show
Kinnegar Brewing’s inaugural Dog Show at the brewery’s Ballyraine premises proved an overwhelming success, lucking out with a day of bright April sunshine after the shocking weather on Easter Sunday. There was plenty of cover outdoors under tents and marquees when the day’s one outburst of rain descended but for most of the 5-hour event […]
New display at airport showcases county’s beauty
PASSENGERS arriving at Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn can enjoy a spectacular new display of some of the county’s beauty spots as part of a new tourism initiative. The display of images, which highlight a selection of local attractions, was unveiled at the airport last week. The images will complement a new tourism information portal which […]
Call for dedicated team to deal with eviction notices
LETTERKENNY Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle is calling on Donegal County Council to introduce supports for tenants who have been given eviction notices. The Sinn Féin Councillor is urging the council to set up dedicated teams at Public Service Centres around the County to help those who are dealing with a notice of termination. Councillor Mc […]
New campaign to focus on safety of farm vehicles
TWO people lost their lives on farms in Donegal in a five-year period. In the years between 2018 to 2022, there were two fatalities in the county relating to incidents with farm vehicles. The figures were provided to the Donegal News by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), as the authority launches a farm vehicle inspection campaign […]
Mum of missing Cian Langelaan issues appeal
THE mum of a young man who went missing in Donegal almost three years ago has urged the person who contacted her with information about a possible sighting of him to report it to gardaí. Cian Langelaan (27) was last seen on the evening of September 24, 2020. His last known location was Horn Head, Dunfanaghy. He […]
Health Minister to open new primary care centre
MINISTER for Health Stephen Donnelly will visit Donegal later this week to officially open the new Donegal Town Primary Care Centre. The state of the art building will be officially opened with a ceremony on Friday afternoon. “This ceremony will mark the official opening of the Donegal Town Primary Care Centre which will provide a […]
FLAIR APPARENT: In praise of pinnies
My love affair with charity shops began when I was seven and my Great Aunt began running the local charity shop. The history and mystery of second hand shops was intoxicating to me. I love them so much that my most recurring (and exciting) dream involves me finding a charity shop full of fabulous vintage […]
Inpatient hospital charges gone
PUBLIC patients visiting Letterkenny University Hospital or any other public hospitals will no longer have to pay the €80 per day charge. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly today welcomed the abolition of public hospital in-patient charges with effect from today. The Health (Amendment) Act 2023 removes the acute public in-patient charge of €80 per day, up […]