McConalogue accuses Minister of ‘dithering’ on calf export crisis
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue TD has said that he is alarmed at the lack of urgency being taken by Minister Creed in solving calf export blockages and lairage capacity...
View ArticleGerry Adams buries his late brother after funeral in Letterkenny
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams was among the mourners as his brother Liam was buried in Letterkenny this afternoon. Liam Adams, aged 63, was a convicted paedophile who spent six years in...
View ArticleDonegal councillor fails to join legal challenge over RTE broadcast
The High Court has refused a county councillor John O’Donnell’s application to be allowed to be part of a legal challenge by another councillor over an ethics inquiry. The Standards in Public Office...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Catering Assistant sought for Donegal school
Job Vacancy: Get Fresh Catering are now recruiting for the above position to join our team in providing Catering Services at Loreto Community School, Milford, Co. Donegal. Catering Assistant Applicants...
View ArticleListen: Jack Keaney says Sligo must build on first win
Jack Keaney wasn’t too bothered by the performance last night – but the Donegal Town man was just glad to help Sligo Rovers to a first win of the season. Keaney provided the assist for Kris Twardek’s...
View ArticleCathedral Quarter welcomes Historic Towns €200k funding
The Cathedral Quarter Committee are celebrating after securing €200,000 to restore derelict buildings in Letterkenny’s most historic street. Buildings along Church Lane will now benefit from a 2000,000...
View ArticleMet Eireann issue weekend wind warning for Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a weather alert for Donegal. The status yellow wind warning will be in place from today (Sat) at 9am until Sunday at 3am. It reads: “South to southwest winds will reach mean...
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Two Donegal winners at Food Safety Assurance Awards
The Food Safety Professionals Association presented two Donegal catering businesses with an award at the Food Safety Assurance Awards on Wednesday last. Castlerea Community School and O’Donnell’s...
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Lift-off for Donegal Connect: Launch of new 10-day celebration this autumn
Yesterday (Friday, March 1) marked the launch of ‘Donegal Connect’ a new initiative to reach out to all those who have an affinity for Donegal enticing them to come back for a 10-day celebration this...
View ArticleGarda in Letterkenny seize vehicle after it tried to avoid checkpoint
A car has been seized following by members of Letterkenny Road Policing Unit after it tried to avoid a Garda checkpoint. The Ford Focus was chased into a farm-yard before it emerged that it was an...
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Picture special: Sean MacCumhaills host Community Health, Wellbeing and Youth...
The Seán Mac Cumhaills GAA Club hosted a Community, Health, Wellbeing and Youth Forum in the Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey last Saturday. This event showcased 50 exhibitors to support young and old with...
View ArticleDD Fitness: How Lent can help you achieve your goals?
This week Donegal Daily’s fitness guru Emmet Rushe explains how you can achieve your goals this Lent. We have entered the season of Lent. Over the next 6 weeks’ millions of Christians will commit to...
View ArticleWatch: See the goals as Sligo Rovers defeat Finn Harps
Finn Harps fell to a disappointing north west derby defeat to Sligo Rovers in Ballybofey last night. Goals from Romeo Parkes and Kris Twardek put Sligo on their way to a 2-1 win. Daniel O’Reilly headed...
View ArticleDonegal U17’s earn emphatic victory in opening game of Ulster Minor League
Donegal Minors emphatically won their opening game in the Ulster Minor Jim Mc Guigan Cup against Fermanagh Minors at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon. Donegal 3-16 Fermanagh 0-00 Report by Charlie...
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Huge turn out for Service of Thanksgiving and Re-dedication – Pic Special
A huge crowd turned out for the Service of Thanksgiving and Re-dedication in Donegal Parish Church took place on Friday night. There’s a stirring going on here,” the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev...
View ArticleCllr Barry O’Neill steps down but will James Pat do the same?
Fine Gael’s Barry O’Neill has stepped down as a county councillor. The RTE employee, first elected in 2004, made the announcement at his party’s convention in Donegal Tow last night. From Ballyshannon,...
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Delight as Cloughaneely Language Forum hold first ever meeting – Pic Special
Over 100 members of the community attended the first ever meeting of the Cloughaneely Language Planning Forum Halla Fionnáin, Falcarragh on Tuesday last. The forum has being established to help the...
View ArticleHSE settle case with terminally-ill Donegal midwife Philomena Canning
Independent midwife Philomena Canning, who is seriously ill with terminal cancer, has settled her case with the HSE. Making the announcement on her Facebook page, Canning said it was ‘a day of...
View ArticleCalls for women who take time off work for abortion to get full pay
Thomas Pringle has called for full pay for women when they take time off work to have an abortion. The Donegal Deputy said an existing maternity and infant scheme could be extended to grant leave to...
View ArticleDonegal U16’s run riot against Fermanagh in Buncrana Cup
Donegal U16’s ran riot in their one-sided clash against Fermanagh in the under 16 Buncrana Cup at Pairc Aodh Rua in Ballyshannon Donegal 8-13 Fermanagh 0-3 Luke Barrett’s side recorded an energetic...
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