Cllr Gallagher calls for better Back to School supports for struggling families
Not enough is being done by the government to support parents in meeting the costs of sending their children to school, according to Donegal Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher. The Sinn Féin Councillor...
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Five Donegal food champions secure seal of approval
Five Donegal food business from around the county are the latest to receive official approval to display the Donegal Food Coast brand, following the recent presentation of Donegal Food Coast plaques by...
View ArticlePublic meeting called on future of Burtonport Post Office
Cllr Enda Bonner has scheduled a public meeting for the people of Burtonport to discuss the future of their local post office. The Burtonport Post Office has been included on An Post’s lists of 159...
View ArticleFishing boat crew safely rescued by Lough Swilly RNLI
Lough Swilly lifeboat volunteers came to the aid of a fishing vessel during a successful mission off Fanad Head on Tuesday afternoon. The fishing boat was six nautical miles away from shore when it...
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This stunning country house could be yours – and the views are unreal!
Quiet and Quirky. As the summer comes to a close, a modern, well-placed, detached country house near Ramelton with beautifully furnished and presented rooms is on the market. If you’ve always dreamt...
View ArticleSean Gallagher confirms he is launching a fresh Presidential bid
Sean Gallagher, who has strong links to Donegal, has confirmed that he intends to contest the race for the Irish Presidency. Gallagher, whose father hailed from Killygordon, was the runner-up to Michel...
View ArticleRamming incident against gardaí is proof of under resourcing – Cllr McMonagle
Investigations are continuing into an incident in which an unmarked garda car was repeatedly rammed in Carrigart. Two gardaí sustained minor injuries when their patrol car was hit on Tuesday morning....
View ArticleUSL confirms that one of this evening’s League Cup games is OFF
The Ulster Senior League have confirmed that one of this evening’s League Cup games has been called off. This evening sees the start of the new USL season with a round of games in the Donegal News...
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Get your sleeping bags ready – it’s time to ‘Sleep Out for Simon’
North West Simon Community is calling on the people of Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal to join the annual sponsored Sleep Out on Friday 5th October. The event takes place every year to show solidarity with...
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Bonagee United, finally, wriggle free of Swilly Rovers in eight-goal thriller
Not until Garbhan Grant tucked away an 84th minute penalty was this pulsating USL League Cup opener settled as Bonagee United wriggled clear of Swilly Rovers in an eight-goal thriller. Swilly Rovers 3...
View ArticleToye on song as Naomh Padraig, Muff overcome Glen in Minor semi
Jonathan Toye hit 2-5 as Naomh Padraig, Muff, booked a place in the Donegal Minor Championship final – and the expense of Naomh Columba and Aaron Doherty, who scored 2-7. Naomh Columba 2-12 Naomh...
View ArticleSt Eunan’s prove too strong for Gaoth Dobhair to move into Minor final
St Eunan’s pulled clear of Gaoth Dobhair to set up a Donegal Minor Championship final against Naomh Padraig, Muff. St Eunan’s 1-14 Gaoth Dobhair 1-6 Eunan’s led by a point at the break, when Ethan...
View ArticleCockhill Celtic come from behind to defeat Derry City Reserves in League Cup
Cockhill Celtic, last season’s double winners – indeed, the double winners six seasons in a row now – came from behind to overcome Derry City Reserves in the Donegal News USL League Cup this evening....
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Motorcyclist killed on way home from working at children’s theatre production
A leading stage technician and musician was killed when his motorbike was struck by a car which had been sent into a tailspin after being hit by another car being driven by an 81-year-old pensioner. An...
View ArticleAmazing Shaun wakes from coma on 21st birthday and tells parents “I love you’
After more than four weeks in a deep coma in intensive care at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, a young Ramelton man has awoken on his 21st birthday to tell his parents “Mum and dad, I love you.” Shaun...
View ArticleListen: Mixed feelings, but Gibson glad with goals as Bonagee get off to...
Jason Gibson was both encouraged and frustrated after his Bonagee United overcame Swilly Rovers 5-3 last night. The new Bonagee manager saw his side roar from the traps at the start of the second half...
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DD Motoring: “Blue” is the new green
This week our motoring columnist Brian McDaid discusses the next revolution of motoring, as he takes us on a ride around Donegal in the newest electric car, the Nissan Leaf. The revolution has...
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Picture Special: Learning about a world of options at Donegal ETB Letterkenny...
The Donegal ETB Letterkenny Training Centre held a busy open day on Wednesday for all prospective learners seeking a new path to success. Donegal ETB tutors and advisers showcased all that the training...
View ArticleDonegal-based businessman Peter Casey enters Presidential race
Entreprenuer and Dragons’ Den investor Peter Casey has announced today that he is seeking a presidential nomination. Casey is the third member of the Dragons’ Den TV show panel to seek a candidacy for...
View ArticleGaeltacht schools ‘left in the dark’ over Language Assistance Scheme
Urgent answers are being sought amid rising uncertainty over the language assistance scheme ‘Scéim na gCúntoirí Teanga’ for the new school year. Sinn Féin Deputy for Donegal Pearse Doherty has called...
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