Job Vacancies: Vehicle Inspectors sought for Donegal NCT Centres
JOBS: Applus Automotive Ireland is recruiting for permanent full-time qualified mechanics for the National Car Testing Service in Donegal. See below for details or visit www.ncts.ie/1142 for more...
View ArticleRespite beds closed for four weeks at St Joseph’s, HSE confirms
HSE has clarified measures to bring respite beds back into compliance with regulations at a ward in St Joseph’s Community Hospital after a recent HIQA inspection. Concerns were raised after a number of...
View ArticleFinn Harps Academy 2010s pull off major upset in Galway Cup
The Finn Harps Academy 2010’s pulled off a big upset as they defeated the FAI National Academy in the opening game of the 2010 Super Elite section of the Galway Cup yesterday. Odhran Mc Hugh’s goal...
View ArticleLaghey pulls together for little Aaron Langan
A fantastic fundraiser is taking place next week to support a much-loved local Laghey boy, Aaron Langan. Aaron, the son of Dermot and Sinead, has lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy since his...
View ArticleKilcar man catches first tuna of 2024 – and it’s a beauty
Inland Fisheries Ireland has recorded the capture and tagging of the first Atlantic bluefin tuna of 2024. The giant fish, measuring 1.68 metres, was caught, measured, tagged and released at Donegal...
View Article‘I used my nerves to run better’– Mark English delighted with semi-final...
Mark English has admitted he was very nervous before this morning’s 800m heat at the Olympic Games in Paris but used those nerves to his advantage. The Finn Valley athlete ran his fastest ever time at...
View ArticleYoung Donegal athletes strive for success in Community Games Regional...
Donegal will be well represented at the Regional Athletics Finals in Athlone this weekend, with a strong contingent of 37 athletes set to compete. County Manager Tony Mc Carry extended his best wishes...
View ArticleGreen light for all-weather pitch at Lifford National School
Planning permission has been granted for a new all-weather football pitch at Scoil Náisiúnta Muire gan Smál in Lifford. The new pitch will have fencing, lighting and all associated siteworks. The...
View ArticleMan who raped woman as she slept beside boyfriend and newborn baby is jailed
A man who raped a woman as she slept in bed beside her boyfriend and her newborn baby at a house in Co Donegal has been jailed for eight years. Shaun O’Donnell (34) was found guilty by a jury of one...
View ArticleDelighted Conall Shiels is Donegal’s newest Little Blue Hero
Letterkenny boy Conall Shiels is beaming with pride today after being formally welcomed to An Garda Síochána as an honorary recruit. Ten-year-old Conall, from Conwal, is the son of Kieran and Aoife and...
View ArticleDonegal Rose already a strong contender for Rose of Tralee crown
Donegal Rose of Tralee competitor Niamh Shevlin is up there among the frontrunners to take this year’s crown. The Glenswilly dancer is joint-fifth in the early betting odds released ahead of the...
View ArticleLetterkenny Motor Tax office closed this Thursday
The Motor Tax Office in Letterkenny Public Services Centre will be closed for essential maintenance work this Thursday, 8th of August. While the physical office is closed, Donegal County Council is...
View ArticleDonegal RNLI branches host sponsorship events
Donegal RNLI branches are continuing to raise funds with various sponsorship events. As many supporters are aware, the RNLI Lifeboats are 200 years old this year being founded 4th March, 1824, and...
View ArticleYoga, sea and spa the magic formula for in-demand Shandon Selfcare Sundays
Shandon Hotel & Spa’s Selfcare Sundays are becoming one of Donegal’s most sought-after escapes, with demand rising for the yoga, sea swimming, and spa pampering experience. The seaside hotel’s 2nd...
View ArticleAdeleke makes the Olympic 400M final with another strong run
Rhasidat Adeleke has made the final of the Olympic 400 metres. The 21-year-old Irishwoman put in a strong performance but had to settle for second place behind the impressive Salwa eid Naser who...
View ArticleSod turned on €3.3m phase two of Burtonport Regeneration Project
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue shared his excitement for the future of Burtonport as the second phase of the Regeneration Project gets underway. An investment of €3.3 million will deliver a new...
View ArticleGardaí launch Traffic Watch online tool in crackdown on dangerous driving
A new online Traffic Watch reporting form has been launched by gardaí for the public to report dangerous drivers. This form will replace the Traffic Watch telephone number, which was first set up in...
View ArticleGardaí step up checkpoints for busy Clonmany Festival week
Gardaí are maintaining a strong presence on the roads of Inishowen this week as crowds flock to the Clonmany Festival. The week-long event continues with country music performances each night until...
View ArticlePortsmouth say they are interested in signing Sean Patton
English Championship side Portsmouth say they are definitely interested in Finn Harps star Sean Patton. The 18 year old Drumkeen man is on loan at Finn Park from Derry City this season. He recently...
View ArticleWalkers advised that helicopter work on Errigal up to 1pm today
Climbers and walkers have been warned that work involving a helicopter will be undertaken on Errigal Mountain today (Thursday.) The work is underway following recent flood damage to the pathway up the...
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