Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a burglary that occurred in the area of Tooban, Burnfoot after a Velocifero electric scooter was stolen from an unlocked shed at a property. The burglary occurred on Tuesday June 27 between the hours of 10am and 7pm approx. The scooter in question is black in colour […]
Minister O’ Brien announces the commencement of the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’ Brien TD, today commenced the enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Grant Scheme. This scheme will provide financial support to affected homeowners in counties Donegal, Mayo, Limerick and Clare whose dwelling had been damaged by the use of defective concrete blocks in its construction. Grants of up […]
Paul Mescal senior to play Donegal publican
THE father of one of Ireland’s hottest actors returns to the stage after many years in a play set in the dance halls of Donegal. Paul Mescal senior, father of the Oscar nominated son of the same name, takes to the stage in the Civic Theatre in Tallaght playing the role of grumpy bar owner […]
Body found in Sliabh Liag believed to be that of Tyrone man
A BODY found as part of an alleged serious assault investigation in the Sliabh Liag area is believed to be that of a Tyrone man. A post-mortem examination is being carried out on the remains in Letterkenny University Hospital. The State Pathologist has also been informed. The man, is believed to be aged in his […]
Funding boost for Ulster-Scots marching bands
ULSTER-Scots marching bands in Donegal are potentially in line for a funding boost following the opening of a new pilot funding programme. The Ulster-Scots Agency has secured additional funding to open the programme which will fund marching bands in Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan to purchase instruments or uniforms to make their band more sustainable. The […]
Loganair’s new aircraft to serve Donegal route
LOGANAIR is introducing its first ATR aircraft to Glasgow Airport which will serve the Glasgow to Donegal route from August. The new ATR-42-600 aircrafts which are larger, quieter, and more efficient than the Saab 340s they replace, have been introduced as a multimillion investment to upgrade and futureproof Loganair’s fleet. This service will benefit from up to a […]
Almost 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine discarded in Donegal
by Róise Collins CLOSE to 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines were discarded from vaccinations centres in Donegal over a 15 month period. Figures provided to the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request show that 5,727 doses of the vaccine went unused after being discarded by the HSE at vaccination centres in the county between January […]
Donegal farmer takes holistic approach
BY DIONNE MEEHAN WITH input costs constantly on the rise a Donegal farmer has decided to take matters into his own hands by making the decision to run his farm 100 per cent chemical free. Cathal Mooney, who is the founder of Heather Hill Farm operates his farm on 10 acres of land based in Dunkineely. […]
The Third Degree: ‘Surviving as an artist is not easy, but you can still thrive’
In this week’s The Third Degree: award-winning poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin from Cloughaneely shares with us the inspiration behind her work, how she was honoured to edit Poetry Ireland Review and some of the exciting events she has coming up over the summer. Hi Annemarie, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Firstly, how […]
Warning over sharp rise in cocaine use
COCAINE use in Donegal has risen sharply, the Assistant Director of Nursing, Donegal Alcohol and Drug Service has warned. Cora McAleer was speaking to the Donegal News in the wake of a new report by the Health Research Board (HRB), which reveals cocaine is the most common drug for which people are seeking treatment in Ireland. There were over 12,000 cases treated for […]