LESS than half of the Donegal children who were to be seen by a dentist under the school screening programme have been seen, the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has revealed. The IDA warned that the lack of a proper public dental service model could lead to the most vulnerable children in the country missing out […]
Corn cutting memorial to be unveiled in Creeslough
THE Creeslough Community Association is to unveil a memorial dedicated to corn cutting this evening. Corn cutting is synonymous with Creeslough because of the song ‘The Emigrant’s Letter’ by Percy French, which is better known as ‘Cutting the corn in Creeslough today’. “Percy French wrote the song but we like to say that it was […]
Donegal ancestors to the fore for presidential visit
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden will be given evidence on his Irish visit this week of his ancestral connection to Donegal. He will see evidence that Anthony Scanlon, son of a coastguard member serving in the Killybegs area is another of his Irish ancestors. This new research was carried out by the Irish Family History Centre […]
Minister McConalogue meets President Biden at Áras an Uachtaráin
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue shared a few words with US President Joe Biden during the President’s visit to Áras an Uachtaráin today. The visit was part of a busy schedule for President Biden who will address a Joint Sitting of the Dáil and Seanad this afternoon. Minister McConalogue was among a delegation who welcomed the […]
Gardaí urge vigilance over bogus callers across county
PEOPLE with vulnerable family members are being urged to be vigilant as the brighter evenings can bring a rise in bogus callers and rogue trade activity. That’s the warning from gardaí, who have said that at this time of year they tend to see an increase in the occurrence of incidents of bogus and rogue callers, calling to […]
Louisa from Malta adds an international flavour at Letterkenny Gaels
THERE’S been a continental feel to the committee room at Letterkenny Gaels in recent weeks following the election of the club’s new secretary. Maltese mother-of-two Louisa Tonna admits that her knowledge of Gaelic Games needs a bit of work. However, she says she is loving her new role after taking on what’s probably the busiest position […]
Donegal students gear up for World robotics championship
Stramore National School students will represent Ireland at The VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas from April 25 to May 4. The talented team of young students qualified for the VEX Robotics Competition after winning the Irish competition last month. Supporters of the team are fundraising to help the young students get to Dallas […]
Big celebrations at the Mount Errigal Hotel
THE team at The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny are celebrating being recognised as a four-star hotel by Fáilte Ireland. The reclassification to a four-star hotel follows a multi-million euro renovation including a full refurbishment of bedrooms, ballroom, public toilets and also the addition of an extensive outdoor terrace area. The Fáilte Ireland award ensures high standards […]
More wintry weather in store for Donegal
THE wintry weather looks like it is here to stay with a chance of hail showers and thunderstorms forecast for today. Speaking to the Donegal News, a spokesperson from Met Éireann said more heavy showers are expected today. “Tonight, there will be clear spells early in the night but cloud will then thicken with the chance […]
Farmers’ Alliance to hold launch meeting in Athlone
FARMERS’ ALLIANCE is set to hold their national launch meeting in the Athlone Springs Hotel, on April 16 at 1.30pm. Farmers’ Alliance is a new approach to a farm representation group, set up by Redcastle man, Liam McLaughlin. The group was set up in a bid to tackle the marginal profitability, the uncertainty and the viability of […]