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 […]
Decision due on major development for Letterkenny
A DECISION is due tomorrow on whether a major development planned for Letterkenny town centre will be given the green light. An application has been lodged by M&B Kelly Partnership for the construction of six-storey and four-storey buildings which include 154 student bedrooms and 13 apartments. Retail units, a restaurant, an office and a new Baptist church […]
Over €10 million worth of Help to Buy claims approved in Donegal
OVER €10 million worth of Help to Buy claims have been approved in Donegal since the schemes inception in 2017. The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with the deposit they need to buy or build a new house or apartment. The incentive gives a refund of Income Tax […]
Over 1,200 Ukrainian students now enrolled in Donegal schools
OVER 1,000 Ukrainian pupils are currently enrolled in schools Donegal. The Department of Education has confirmed that as of January, 31, 1,221 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Donegal. Out of that figure, 787 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 434 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. That figure has increased by […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Ten ways to wear a scarf
If I’m feeling lazy, my go-to hair accessory is a scarf. Scarves are so versatile and underrated, they can pull a look together, provide a point of interest, and hide a bad hair day. There are probably hundreds of ways to wear scarves on your head, but here are ten of my favourite ways. 1.The […]
Applications for Junior Eurovision 2023 are now open
Do you have a great singing voice? Are you between the ages of 9 and 14 years? This is your chance! Adare Productions are putting a call out for talented young singers who will be aged between 9 and 14 years this Autumn. Advertisement This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a talented […]
More than 130 on waiting list in Donegal for Camhs appointment
ALMOST 140 children and young people in Donegal are currently waiting for an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs). Figures provided to the Donegal News show 136 children and young people are currently waiting to be seen across the three Camhs teams in the county North Donegal has the highest number […]