A “massive shortage” of substitute teachers is causing disruptions in classrooms across the county, says a Donegal teacher’s union representative. Delegates who attended The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) Congress have demanded full substitute teacher coverage for all approved teacher absences. This includes family illness leave, self-certified sick leave and course days. “The motion we passed […]
Teacher conference hears of devastating impact of mica
TWO Donegal teachers received a standing ovation at a national teacher’s union conference for their moving speech which outlined the devastating impact of living with mica. Siobhán McCullagh and Áine Gallagher are both teachers at Crana College in Buncrana. Together they told the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) conference about how both students and staff […]
Business owners invited back to school for a day
BUSINESS owners and employers are being invited back to school for a day as part of a unique project organised by Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. It’s hoped ‘Let’s Head Back to School For a Day’ will allow the school to build better links with local businesses. And it will give members of the business community […]
New Glenveagh car park a timely boost ahead of tourist season
A new area of parking which has created 60 extra spaces for vehicles has opened at Glenveagh National Park. The new development is a fantastic addition to the centre and will help address parking problems that in recent years had become a major issue at the facility. Indeed in some of the busiest times at […]
New campaign encourages people to enjoy a taste of home
LOCAL people are being encouraged to explore the beauty of Derry and Donegal as part of a newly launched cross-border tourism campaign. The Best of the North West campaign showcases the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit […]
Road works set to take place on the New Mills Road
ROAD works are set to take place on the New Mills Road (L-1044-3) in the townland of Crievesmith from Monday, April 24 to April 25. Traffic control will be in operation with local access only. Traffic restriction will be in place between the Crieve road junction (L-5104-1 / L-1044-3) and the Bomany junction (L-1034-1 / […]
Gorse fire warning for Donegal
An orange fire danger notice for Donegal has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The warning is in place for all areas where hazardous fuels such as gorse, heather, dried grasses, and other vegetation exist. The Notice is in effect until Saturday, April 22 at 6pm. Donegal County Council wishes […]
Conference to celebrate cross border project’s major contribution to improving local waterways
A celebratory event is taking place this week to showcase the success of CatchmentCARE, a major cross-border project that has made a significant contribution to restoring water quality in three important cross-border river catchments. The conference will take place on Thursday, April 20 at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey, and will be a unique […]
Hundreds gather in Ballyraine for the inaugural Kinnegar Dog Show
Kinnegar Brewing’s inaugural Dog Show at the brewery’s Ballyraine premises proved an overwhelming success, lucking out with a day of bright April sunshine after the shocking weather on Easter Sunday. There was plenty of cover outdoors under tents and marquees when the day’s one outburst of rain descended but for most of the 5-hour event […]
New display at airport showcases county’s beauty
PASSENGERS arriving at Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn can enjoy a spectacular new display of some of the county’s beauty spots as part of a new tourism initiative. The display of images, which highlight a selection of local attractions, was unveiled at the airport last week. The images will complement a new tourism information portal which […]