A DONEGAL Senator is calling on Sinn Féin TDs in the county to be more vocal in their support for the A5 dual carriageway project and to lobby party colleague, Minister Liz Kimmins, ahead of an appeal next month against a recent court decision. In June, the North’s High Court quashed a decision by the […]
Catherine Connolly understands regional imbalance and will be a voice for the North West if elected – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has said that Catherine Connolly has shown time and again that she understands the reality of regional imbalance and the need to build a fairer Ireland for communities too often left behind. Teachta Doherty said: “Catherine Connolly has spent her political life standing up for […]
Ordinary workers and families are getting crucified by price hikes – Doherty
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has said the government’s “reckless decision” to ignore the cost-of-living crisis is leaving people in a desperate situation as a new report shows that food price inflation has hit 6.5 per cent over the last 12 months. Deputy Doherty added that workers and families abandoned in this year’s budget are being […]
Donegal records highest poverty levels in the State
DONEGAL has recorded the highest rates of people living on low incomes in the State. New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show 25 per cent of people in Donegal had an equivalent net administrative income below the low-income threshold — more than double the rate in County Kildare (11.5 per cent). Within Donegal, the Carndonagh […]
Former councillor Marie Therese Gallagher honoured for her contribution to politics
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A PRESENTATION has been made to former Sinn Féin councillor, Marie Therese Gallagher in honour of her contribution to local politics. The Dungloe native was first elected to represent the Glenties Municipal District in 2007. At that time, she was the youngest member of Donegal County Council. Advertisement During her time as a councillor, she […]
Cllr Terry Crossan is new Chairperson of Donegal ETB
SINN Féin councillor Terry Crossan has been elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The Inishowen councillor’s election took place at today’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny. Cllr Declan Meehan was elected Deputy Chairperson. Advertisement They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. Cllr Crossan has paid tribute to the […]
Apology issued after anti-immigration protesters target home of councillor
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By Roisin Henderson THE organiser of an anti-immigration protest in Bundoran has apologised to a Sinn Féin councillor whose family were abused at their home by a mob last week. There was shock locally as the protesters targeted the home of Cllr Michael McMahon during an event on the weekend before last. Advertisement In recent […]
Doherty urges Tánaiste to secure funding for rebuild of Raphoe Community Playgroup
THE Tánaiste has been called on to step in and help secure funding to rebuild Raphoe Community Playgroup. The playgroup, a community-based childcare service, was forced to vacate its building last year after it was condemned due to the presence of defective concrete blocks. They are currently operating from a building deemed unfit for purpose. […]
SF vow to stand with communities over water charges
Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have said that Sinn Féin will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce the domestic water charges by the back door, now or in the future. The Deputies made their comments following government kite-flying in the media that they are […]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is SF fisheries spokesperson
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been cconfirmed as the Sinn Féin Fisheries and Marine Spokesperson Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been confirmed as the Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine. The Sinn Féin Chief Whip has been re-appointed to the role he first took up in 2020. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said: […]