Irish Referendum turnout backed to breach record low


Upcoming Irish referendums on family and gender are in danger of setting an unwanted record with voter turnout backed at short odds of even money with BoyleSports to slump to unprecedented levels. On Friday, March 8 voters in Donegal and around the country will cast their ballot on two proposed changes to the Irish Constitution […]


First female Head of Enterprise leads the way


BRENDA Hegarty was recently appointed as the first female Head of Enterprise, with the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Donegal. Speaking to the Donegal News she said that she recognises her responsibility and role as a “flag bearer” for females. “I do really believe if you can see it you can be it, and it’s important […]


Donegal woman leads campaign for more women in politics


A DONEGAL woman is leading a campaign to get more women involved in politics and assist them in running in the 2024 local elections. Dr Michelle Maher is Programme Manager with See Her Elected, a campaign set up in response to the low number of women elected in rural Ireland. Speaking to the Donegal News […]