BREEGE Mackey grew the Bridge Bar in Ramelton into a haunt for some of the biggest musical stars Ireland has ever produced. Tributes were paid yesterday following the popular licensee’s death on Tuesday night. Born in Co Mayo, Breege moved to Donegal where she took up a post working as a telephonist in Letterkenny Post Office. Advertisement […]
Hospital to appoint Clinical Director of Gynaecology
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is appointing a Clinical Director of Gynaecology in an effort to improve services in the department. The move comes ten months after the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) published a damning report which found that despite additional staffing and funding resources being provided to the service further action was needed to […]
St Michael’s Church finally gets to mark special anniversary
This evening will mark a special anniversary for St Michael’s Church in Creeslough, with public celebrations to mark the church’s golden anniversary.
Funding boost for community projects
DONEGAL community projects are set to receive a €500,000 boost following a funding announcement this morning. Donegal received the highest amount of CLÁR funding nationwide with sports clubs, schools and community groups set to benefit. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue said grants of up to €50,000 will be […]
Jobs boost for Donegal
A leading global healthcare company is to further invest in Donegal with additional jobs.
Fire warning issued as temperatures rise
AN orange high fire risk warning has been issued for Donegal that will remain in place until midday next Tuesday (August 16). The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued the Fire Danger Notice for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. A spokesperson for Donegal […]
Introducing the Donegal – Ireland’s DNA, clothing range
We are delighted to be the first county in Ireland who has officially launched their own range of clothing.”
Donegal man dies in Greece
A DONEGAL man has tragically died while on holiday in Greece. The man, in his late fifties, passed away following a drowning incident on Monday. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs told the Donegal News that they are providing consular assistance to the family. Advertisement “The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of […]
Bundoran RNLI to host Emergency Services Open Day
THE volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat will host an open day at the lifeboat station later this month. The event which will also incorporate an Emergency Services Open Day. On the day, subject to operational requirements, the volunteer crew of the lifeboat as well as representatives from locally based emergency services including the National […]
Cracking weekend of music ahead at The Balor
THE Balor, Ballybofey, hosts two great music gigs this weekend. Seven-piece ska/jazz ensemble The Piseogs play on Friday while Saturday sees the return of monthly original music night The Ghostlight Sessions headlined by four-times Northern Ireland Music Prize-nominated Malojian. Dubbed “A fantastic traditional leaning ska and rocksteady band” by Duff Guide To Ska (NYC), The […]