Housing Minister urged to halt all downgrading of remediation grants
A Donegal Sinn Féin TD has called on the Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien to take immediate action on the growing issue of the Housing Agency’s overturning of engineer recommendations for defective...
View ArticleContract signed for 43 new social houses in west Donegal
Donegal County Council has signed a contract for the construction of 43 new social housing units in Dungloe. Following a competitive tendering process, John O’Donnell Construction Ltd, Ballybofey, won...
View ArticleDrumboe Woods walkway to finally open next spring
Main pic: Aerial View of Finn Valley College, Stranorlar. A long awaited walkway through the scenic Drumboe Woods in Stranorlar is to finally open next spring. Cllr Martin Harley made the announcement...
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Carndonagh couple donates €14,000 in loving memory of baby boy
A recent fundraising dance and shave in Carndonagh has raised €14,000 in memory of a special baby boy, Kayden White. Baby Kayden, the son of Keelan White and Michaela McCauley, passed away last year at...
View ArticleConvoy man met Gardai after turning wrong way down one-way street
A man who went the wrong way down a one-way street in Letterkenny and met a Garda car has been fined €150. Roger O’Connor had his charge reduced from dangerous driving to careless driving when he...
View ArticleATU’s new vet college a huge boost to Donegal – Bradley
A new veterinary medicine programme in ATU Donegal will provide a huge boost to both Letterkenny and the county, according to Senator Nikki Bradley. It was confirmed this morning the university was...
View ArticleMore than 7,000 Donegal farmers receiving funding for tackling difficult land
Advance payments totalling €17.5 million have been issued to 7,141 Donegal farmers this week under the Areas of Natural Constraints (ANC) scheme. The scheme supports people farming land in designated...
View ArticleLetterkenny restaurant announces closure
Camile Thai in Letterkenny has closed today after almost two years in business. The popular restaurant and takeaway franchise opened its first Donegal branch in January 2023, creating 16 jobs locally....
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Inishowen companies get behind ‘grow eat compost repeat’ initiative
Local companies in Inishowen have helped to launch a new soil regeneration initiative by Ireland North-West City Region, as part of the European Commission’s Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). ‘Grow...
View ArticleDrunk man who tried to climb barrier at Letterkenny concert to make €200...
A young man who was found drunk by Gardai trying to climb a barrier into the Letterkenny Summer Sessions has been ordered to pay a €300 donation to charity. Kieran Cassidy, 29, was found by Gardai to...
View ArticleInishowen therapist to host workshop on neurodevelopmental disorders
Inishowen-based Neuro Developmental Therapist Sinead O’Toole is set to hold a workshop for parents and guardians on identifying and dealing with different neuro-developmental disorders. The workshop is...
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St Johnston baker Maureen McLaughlin enjoys a healthy slice of competition
Maureen McLaughlin’s exceptional baking skills were on full display at the National Brown Bread Baking Competition semi-finals at the Ploughing this week. While Maureen didn’t advance to the final, her...
View ArticleBuilders can ‘do what they want’ in Convoy – Cllr McGowan
Main pic: File image. A local councillor has claimed developers can ‘do whatever they want’ in the east Donegal village of Convoy. Cllr Patrick McGowan made the comment at yesterday’s meeting of the...
View ArticleJob Opportunities: Expanding Welditz engineering company hiring in Carndonagh
Job Vacancy: An award-winning engineering business in Inishowen seeks new team members with ambition. Welditz is a family run business and has been in business for 25+ years. In order to meet our...
View ArticleWatch: Predictions, drama, and debate in the new GAA Championship podcast
The second episode of our Donegal Daily / Donegal Sport Hub GAA Championship Podcast is out now. Charlie Collins and his panellists John Haran and Danny O’Donnell break down the battles of the weekend...
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Councillor sees red (and white) over controversial Twin Towns crossings
Main pic: Poles at the Stranorlar crossing that have been changed from red and white to black and white. Pic: Donegal Daily. A County Councillor has hit out at changes to new warning signs placed at...
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Ladies making hay in the sunshine at Portsalon Golf Club
Main pic: Team Event winners of the Three-ball L-R: Kathleen Kelly, Letterkenny Golf Club, Hazel Russell, Rosapenna, Roisin Kerr, presenting prizes on behalf on the McDaid family, and Frances Shannon...
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Pictures: Charlie cleans up at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Mart!
Charlie Bonner was a happy man at the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Mart Weanling Sale on Monday last. The Glenswilly farmer (main pic) picked up 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 2024 in the Heifers competition, and...
View ArticleHow ‘open’ is Ballybofey Garda Station? – Cllr McGowan
A County Councillor has queried how ‘open’ one of Donegal’s busiest garda stations is. Cllr Patrick McGowan raised the issue of opening hours at Ballybofey station at yesterday’s meeting of the...
View ArticleDonegal’s finest Football Special landing in Lidl stores this Thursday!
One of Donegal’s best-kept secrets is about to go nationwide this week as the famous Football Special drinks arrive in Lidl stores. From 19th September, people all over Ireland will get the chance to...
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