RUNNERS and walkers are being encouraged to take to the roads for the 24th annual North West 10K and raise funds for two local charities. Entries are still being accepted for the 24th North West 10k which will be held virtually for the first time on Bank Holiday Monday. Runners and walkers can pick a […]
Hobby turns into business for Downings alpaca farmers
WHAT was once a hobby has turned into a new business venture for Rita and Trevor Wilson who are opening an alpaca farm and visitor experience in Downings. After realising the potential for agri tourism in Donegal the couple began to build up their herd and now have 21 of the furry creatures with females […]
Iconic Milford Church is 60-years-old
ST PETER’S Church in Milford, which was designed by the famous architect Liam McCormick, turns 60 years old today. Due to the pandemic the milestone will be marked with a simple mass led by Fr Stephen Gorman this morning with plans for a celebration next year. Fr Gorman told the Donegal News that the church itself […]
Number of Covid-19 cases remain in the mid-twenties
THE NUMBER of Covid-19 cases being reported in Donegal on a daily basis remains in the mid-twenties which has prompted health officials to urge the public not to become complacent as the reopening of the county continues. The HSE hack means geographical breakdowns of Covid cases each day are no longer available from the Department […]
Letterkenny company advises on career in cyber security
The area of cyber security is currently headline news nationally and globally. Dr. Clare Ryan is co-founder of one of Donegal’s foremost protectors of information technology, ITUS Secure Technologies. Based in the heart of Letterkenny’s tech cluster at CoLab, they have established a solid and growing customer base locally, nationally and internationally since inception 3 […]
€160k to support community and sports groups in Donegal
ALMOST €160,000 in funding has been rewarded to Donegal to improve community facilities and sports clubs. The funding of €159,461 was announced to support community groups and sports clubs impacted by Covid-19 in Donegal. Donegal received the third highest funding allocation in the country. Advertisement The 2021 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide small capital […]
Tributes to founder of Donegal Association in Sydney
THE death occurred after a short illness on Monday of Rose Doherty, Sydney, Australia and formerly from Barnes, Termon. Mrs Doherty (83) passed away from alzheimers disease less than six months after the death of her husband John Joe who was from Ray, Manorcunningham. Before travelling to Australia with John Joe in 1959 Rose McGarvey […]
Donegal people urged to watch ‘one sunrise together’
DONEGAL people are being urged to rise early and unite for ‘One Sunrise Together’ for this year’s Darkness Into Light. This year’s Darkness Into Light takes place tomorrow morning and people across the country are being encouraged to sign up to share ‘One Sunrise Together’ on May 8 as part of the major fundraiser for […]
Public opinion saught on Caravans and Camping in Donega
A NEW survey to get the public’s views on caravan, camper van and camping in Donegal was launched today (Thursday). This survey, which is being undertaken by KPMG Future Analytics, is part of a study being conducted on behalf of Donegal County Council and will allow members of the pubic to share their thoughts on […]