Donegal Fianna Fáil have met this week with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in Dublin for detailed discussions on the progress of the new Mica Scheme. The meeting discussed the importance of a prompt transition from the outgoing scheme to the new one and the need to ensure that the regulations are practical and work for […]
Picture Special: ‘Together for Creeslough’
THE Aura Centre in Letterkenny was at full capacity when a community gathered together in unison to sing, remember and reflect upon the tragedy at Creeslough – thanking all those involved in the aftermath. A pin drop could be heard, as the audience of around 1,500 people fell silent. And as the names of the ten […]
Driving licence office in Donegal will not close- RSA
THE ROAD Safety Authority (RSA) has said the ongoing review of the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS) will not lead to the closure of the Letterkenny office. The authority was responding to concerns that there are plans to halve the opening hours of the NDLS office in Letterkenny which services customers in north Donegal, west […]
Figures reveal rising cost of powering Letterkenny hospital
THE surging cost of electricity and gas has pushed Letterkenny hospital’s energy bill up by over €50,000 compared to five years ago. The HSE recently began encouraging hospitals and state-run healthcare facilities to explore ways of reducing energy consumption. Figures from the the health authority show that €735,704 was spent heating and powering Letterkenny University Hospital in 2022. The […]
Dinner lady Kathleen hangs up her ladle
A Donegal woman who has been serving dinners in a Tyrone primary school for over 40 years has decided to hang up her apron. Kathleen Moore from Ballylennon in St Johnston has been living in Sion Mills since marrying her late husband Alan in the 1960s. She has been a much loved feature of the local primary […]
Major boost for the Ray community
THE chairperson of Ray Community Group has described the go-ahead for an all new weather sports pitch and exercise track as a “major boost” for the area. Declan Meehan, who lodged the planning application, told the Donegal News it’s envisaged a contractor will be confirmed following a three to six week tender process now underway. It’s hoped construction will […]
Additional walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics over Bank Holiday weekend in Donegal
The HSE will be operating additional walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this Bank Holiday weekend in Donegal. No appointment is needed and you can attend any of these walk-in clinics, located around the country, to receive your next booster vaccine if you are 18 years and over. Everyone will be offered a bivalent booster vaccine. Vaccines […]
President to visit Donegal next week
President Michael D Higgins is set to travel to Donegal next week. He is expected to visit Mulroy College in Milford on Friday. On Friday evening, he will attend the President’s Cup Final on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Advertisement President Higgins was previously in Donegal for the funerals of […]
Gardaí appeal to road users to be safe this Bank Holiday weekend
Gardaí are urging road users to stay safe during the first St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. This weekend is a new bank holiday weekend introduced by the Government in recognition of the public’s response and solidarity with each other during the Covid-19 pandemic. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to […]
Local artist ADGY teases snippet of song ‘as Gaeilge’ ahead of show
GAOTH Dobhair artist ADGY has teased a special addition of a snippet ‘as Gaeilge’ to his Eurovision song ‘Too Good for Your Love’ ahead of tomorrow’s special Late Late show. ADGY said he couldn’t shake the words of a catchy traditional Irish song from his head as he travelled on the bus home from Dublin. This inspired […]