By Frank Craig Manus Boyle says the appointment of the next Donegal senior football boss has to have the overall welfare of the game, within the county, at its fulcrum. The 1992 legend has warned that quick fixes or marquee outside names will only lead Donegal further down what he believes is an already wayward […]
Additional funding worth €420,000 for language planning process announced
As part of a visit to County Donegal today, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, has announced that the annual funding to be made available in future for the specific Gaeltacht Service Towns located in the Gaeltacht is being increased from €80,000 to €100,000 per year. […]
Garda Síochána appeal for owner of abandoned horse
An Garda Síochána in Donegal have taken to their Facebook page this morning in search of the owner of an abandoned horse. The horse has been abandoned in a field in Letterkenny town and it is believed that the horse has been there for the past few weeks. It the post, An Garda Síochána Donegal […]
Major Donegal managerial development
By Frank Craig Donegal’s bid to find its new senior football team boss has been dealt a huge blow with the news that Malachy O’Rourke has ruled himself out of the running. The Donegal News understands that the former Fermangh and Monaghan manager isn’t interested in succeeding Declan Bonner at the helm for the 2023 […]
Picture Special: Barney and the Circle reunite
DONEGAL legends Barney and the Circle reunited for a concert in aid of Donegal Hospice. The gig, took place in the Amharclann, Gaoth Dobhair on August 26 and was organised for Barney McDaid’s 80th birthday. The Circle – Barney McDaid, Patrick Doherty, Noel Sweeney and Michael Hayes – played pubs, clubs and dancehalls during the […]
‘Columbarium’ to be developed at Ards
Cremated remains are to have a permanent place of rest at Ards Friary. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a columbarium following an application by the Capuchin Friars. A survey by planners found that it will pose no threat to the local landscape. Advertisement A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to house a […]
Donegal musicians tuning up for Buckfest
A number of Donegal bands are preparing to rock out at a mini festival taking place in Strabane shortly. Buckfest – a play on the famous Buckfast wine which was a staple of any night out for young people of a certain age growing up – will see four groups take to the stage of the popular Dicey […]
Boil water notice remains in place in Lettermacaward
A boil water notice remains in place on the Lettermacaward Public Water Supply.
Huge numbers applying for school bus places leads to delays
AN unprecedented number of applications for school buses places has led to a delay in the allocation of tickets ahead of the return to the classroom. Bus Éireann told the Donegal News yesterday that the sourcing of extra buses and drivers to cope with the increased demand for the government transport scheme has led to […]
Appeal as foodbank faces ‘overwhelming’ demand
Letterkenny’s foodbank has seen its biggest rise in demand in three years.