THE organiser of an upcoming meeting in Gaoth Dobhair has said Irish Water either did not take the needs of Mná Tí into consideration, or were ‘completely oblivious’ to them.
€336,000 catamaran project launched at Mevagh
THE official launch of the new purpose-built 11m catamaran boat Laura Dean took place before a large crowd at the Mevagh boat yard on Friday following a massive €336,000 capital investment.
Donegal schools to receive over €200k for Irish-Language Assistants
MINISTER of State for the Gaeltacht, Joe McHugh TD, today announced that he has sanctioned a grant of €740,000 in total for Muintearas and Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne for the 2014/2015 school year to run the Irish-Language Assistants Scheme.
New Gaeltacht Minister performs well on RnaG
THE new Minister for the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs put in a strong performance during his first ever Irish interview on Raidio na Gaeltachta which was broadcast on Friday morning.
Deputy McHugh calls for financial protection
DEPUTY Joe McHugh TD has called for protection for Irish customers of insurance companies, registered abroad.
Swilly Rovers to appeal heavy SFAI sanction over ‘racism’ allegation
SWILLY Rovers are set to lodge an appeal after being heavily sanctioned by the Schoolboys’ Football Association of Ireland (SFAI) over an alleged racial incident at a game in Swilly Park.
McHugh appointed North/West Director for Seanad Abolition Referendum
FINE Gael Donegal North East TD, Joe McHugh, has today said that the public will have an opportunity later this year to reduce the number of national politicians by 30 per cent and save €20 million a year by voting Yes to abolish the Seanad.
€300,000 boost for GAA Centre of Excellence
€300,000 has been allocated to the development of the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence…
Retention of coastguard stations a victory for common sense – TD
FINE Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the recommendation by the Minister for Transport and Toursim, Leo Varadkar TD, to continue with the coastguard services from Malin Head and Valentia Island coastguard stations, describing the move as a victory for common sense.
IDA needs help – Donegal TDs
THE agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment to the North West has acknowledged that more needs to be done to create employment in Donegal.