A SIXTH year student from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola in Falcarragh has been named as the first recipient of the Aurivo Creeslough Student Support Programme. Aurivo are proud to announce Ciara Browne as the recipient. Earlier this year, the Co-Op committed to supporting one student each year, over the next five years, from the Creeslough community to […]
Woman in her 80s dies following fatal collision in Falcarragh
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision in Falcarragh. The collision occurred at approximately 1.30pm this afternoon on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh. Advertisement The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment of […]
Owner of sheep found on land in Falcarragh sought
The owner of eight sheep found on land in Falcarragh is being sought.
Road closures planned for filming of new TG4 series
A traffic management system will be in place this week, along with road closures close to Falcarragh, as filming on a TG4 drama series continues. Filming for the new TG4 programme ‘Saor Sinn Ón Olc’ has recently taken place in the Gaoth Dobhair area. More filming is scheduled on the R256 Muckish Road from Tuesday, […]
Falcarragh firm to create thirty jobs with €5m expansion
FALCARRAGH based tech firm Kesius plans to invest €5 million in the expansion of its offices and manufacturing facility creating 30 jobs. The company, founded in 2003, has developed wireless temperature monitoring and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, which are exported to 47 countries from its base in west Donegal. According to […]
Calls for Uisce Éireann to be more ‘transparent’
by Louise Doyle UISCE Éireann has been accused of not being transparent with residents and business owners about the reason behind a water outage in the Falacarragh and Gortahork areas this week. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Councillor Michael McClafferty said the silence from the utility is “simply not good enough”. Advertisement Cllr McClaffety […]
Three Donegal groups win at Ocean Hero Awards
THREE DONEGAL Clean Coasts groups have won awards at this year’s Ocean Hero Awards held in Dublin yesterday. Clean Coasts celebrated groups and individuals from the county who made a difference to the marine environment this year, with Falcarragh Clean Coasts Group, Inishowen-based North West Home Education Group and Friends of Rossnowlagh winning prizes. Falcarragh Clean Coasts […]
Gardaí probe incident outside Ukrainian accommodation
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ are investigating all circumstances of a public order incident alleged to have occurred on Main Street, Falcarragh on Friday, November 24. In a video shared with the Donegal News, a man can be seen outside Ukrainian refugee accommodation in Falcarragh, wearing a balaclava, playing Irish rebel music and shouting “out, out, […]
Local projects benefit from funding
Donegal County Council has been allocated €100,000 for projects in Letterkenny and Falcarragh. The Swilly Waterway Riverside Project in Letterkenny and Ballyconnell Estates and Gardens Project in Falcarragh will both receive €50,000 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). The aim of the ORIS vis to enhance outdoor amenities such as walkways, cycleways, rivers, lakes, […]
Resident tells of frustration after latest flooding incident
by Louise Doyle A DUNFANAGHY resident who was trapped in his home on Monday when his housing estate flooded during Storm Debi, has said he is “frustrated” by the lack of action to address the recurring issue. Geoffrey Black has been living in Port Dale estate for seven years. Advertisement He was one of a number of residents and families, […]