A NEW book that details the best walks in Ireland has named two Donegal routes among the best in the country. Tipperary mountaineer and author John G O’Dwyer has just launched his latest book entitled ‘50 Best Irish Walks – Easy to Moderate’. Readers may be familiar with the author’s writing from his regular column […]
Huge turnout at Amyloidosis conference
There was a huge turnout at the Amyloidosis conference in Gaoth Dobhair today. Close to 200 people attended the ‘Emerging from the shadows’ event to shine a light on the rare and serious hereditary condition. It is also called ‘Donegal Amy’ because of its prevalence in the county and is characterised by a build-up of […]
Findings on alcohol abuse in Donegal ‘stark’
THE new president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has described alcohol misuse findings in Donegal as “stark”. Unveiling ‘Building a Safer Donegal: Free from Alcohol Harm’ in ATU on Tuesday, Dr Orla Flynn said the time had come for action. The report findings reveal 58 per cent of students in Donegal and 53 per cent […]
Presentation of mica scheme likely to be delayed
THE presentation of the enhanced mica redress scheme to Cabinet is expected to be delayed until June after a meeting of the party leaders did not go ahead as planned last Monday night. The full mica bill and memo was expected to come before Cabinet on Tuesday however PRO of the Mica Action Group, Michael […]
Water outage warning for Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council has warned residents in Letterkenny that there may be a water outage next week due to repair works to water mains. These works are part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme and are scheduled to take place from 9am until 4pm on June 1. “Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to […]
Choreographer carving out impressive career
A DONEGAL choreographer, who was recently the lead choreographer for the closing ceremony at the Dubai Expo, is carving out an impressive career on the international stage. Brian Gillespie (30) grew up in Newtowncunnigham and went to school in Letterkenny. He knew from an early age performance and dance was where his heart lies. Taking […]
Letterkenny teen lands extra role in Liam Neeson movie
A LETTERKENNY teenager landed her dream job as an extra in the new Liam Neeson movie currently being filmed in the county. Zara Neely from Corky and her uncle Martin were on the set of the highly anticipated blockbuster ‘In The Land of Saints and Sinners’ recently. Speaking to the Donegal News the 15-year-old said […]
1,300 Ukrainian refugees now living across Donegal
THERE are now more than 1,300 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal who have fled the conflict in their home country. Many of them are women and children and have come to the county with nothing. This week we spoke to the Donegal Local Development Committee (DLDC) and The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), two […]
Council consultation event to take place tomorrow
DONEGAL County Council is hosting a joint public consultation event in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel tomorrow. The public is being invited to attend the event from 3pm to 8pm to review a number of plans. These include the County Development Plan 2018-2024; the Buncrana Local Area Plan; the Proposed Variation in respect of A Wind […]
New Indian cultural organisation launched
THE Indian cultural and political organisation, Kranthi, has established a new unit in Letterkenny. The group held their very first event on Monday when they donated a large collection of essential items to Ukrainian refugees. The event at the Old Church in the St Conal’s campus was attended by Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District, […]