DONEGAL looks set to have its first ever pet crematorium after planning permission was granted to local Vet Ciaran Marley to build the facility on his land at Croghanmore, Cloghan. Donegal County Council granted the permission on January 12 for the construction of a steel framed shed to accommodate a pet incinerator for a proposed […]
Donegal Rose calls on public to support Special Olympics Ireland
Special Olympics Ireland is calling on Co. Donegal and Co. Derry swimming enthusiasts to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ this February 18 by participating in their ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year. Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place at Rathmullan Strand, Rathmullan from 3pm. The event was last held in 2019, when crowds of people including families, Special Olympic Athletes, businesses and individuals turned […]
Fears funding for Lifford Strabane project being squandered
A Donegal Deputy has raised concerns relating to delays in the Riverine Park Project. The cross-border project is a proposed 30-acre park planned for Lifford and Strabane with a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Foyle connecting the two towns. It’s been almost two years since the funding was ring-fenced and it must be […]
Funding announced for Donegal biodiversity projects
Funding has been allocated to Donegal groups to deliver local biodiversity projects. Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, today announced a doubling of funding to the Local Biodiversity Action Fund to €3 million for 2023. Local Authorities can now apply to […]
Gritters to be out on Donegal roads tomorrow morning
Temperatures are set to drop tonight with gritters to be on roads early tomorrow morning (Thursday). The following routes will be gritted from 6AM tomorrow morning: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 14: Stranorlar East Met Eireann forecast says tonight will be cold and dry with clear […]
Inishowen records lowest rate of children vaccinated
Inishowen has recorded the lowest level of children vaccinated against Covid-19. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that just the Primary Course Completed rate in five to eleven year olds is just 4 percent in Buncrana and Carndonagh – the lowest rate in the country. The county also recorded the second […]
HSE to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Donegal V Kerry match
The HSE is offering people the chance to get vaccinated this weekend at the Donegal V Kerry game in Ballybofey. Donegal COVID-19 Vaccination Team will have their mobile vaccination unit outside MacCumhail Park, Ballybofey, from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday next January 29th. Those attending the Round 1 of the Allianz Football League Division 1 […]
Anger and frustration over income crisis on sheep farms
There is wide spread anger and frustration over the declining income crisis on sheep farms. Speaking following the IFA national sheep farmers meeting in Athlone last night, IFA President Tim Cullinan said farmers have left factories and the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in no doubt as to the seriousness of the income situation in […]
Council to review signage following incident at Market Square
BETTER signage is to be erected informing lorry drivers that they are not permitted to drive down into Letterkenny’s Market Square. There are already warnings in place but they do not go far enough according to Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. He told the latest meeting of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District how a heavy goods vehicle […]
Water disruption in Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions Garvanagh, Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place today until 4:30pm. Irish Water recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.