Árainn Mhór woman Anna Ní Ghallachair has been announced as the continuing Chairperson for the new Údarás na Gaeltachta board’s term of office. …
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Government’s flood response is insulting to the people of Burnfoot – Mac Lochlainn
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDonegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has expressed his concern at the lack of Government commitment to construct vital Burnfoot flood defences. The…
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More snowfalls forecast across Donegal tonight as temperatures to plunge again
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoDon’t even think of putting away those hats and scarves and taking off the snow-tyres just yet. Donegal is set…
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Senator says he is “truly shocked” at decision not to fund hospital’s short stay ward
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoThe Government’s refusal to provide funding to reopen Letterkenny University Hospital’s Short Stay Ward is truly shocking, says Senator Pádraig…
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Traffic delays and water outages in Letterkenny as major works planned
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoLetterkenny is set for serious traffic disruption at the end of this month as well as a disruption to water…
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County Council Gritters were out in force this morning to clear main roads after a night of heavy snowfall. The…
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Letterkenny motorists warned to avoid treacherous Lurgybrack hill
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoGardai in Letterkenny have issued a warning for all motorists to avoid the Lurgybrack Hill outside Letterkenny. Several cars are…
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Roads Warning: Motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy snowfall
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDrivers are being warned of dangerous road conditions across Donegal tonight as heavy snow showers blanket the north west. Travel…
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TD: Agriculture Minister fails to grasp extent of fodder crisis
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoFianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has accused Minister Michael Creed of failing to grasp the seriousness of the…
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Grandfather inspires Donegal woman to tap into the gin business
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoA new brand of alcohol – Muff Liquor – is launching in Donegal next month with a fun and cheeky…
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Calling all B&B owners: Fancy taking part in Daniel and Majella’s B&B road trip?
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoDaniel and Majella are hitting the road once again for a new series of ‘B&B Road Trip’! They’re hoping to…
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Baby joy for Seamus and Rachel Coleman
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoKillybegs footballer Seamus Coleman and his wife Rachel have announced the birth of another beautiful baby girl to their family. …
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Údarás na Gaeltachta engineer exciting STEM scheme for Gaeltacht primary schools
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoÚdarás na Gaeltachta has announced an exciting STEM pilot scheme ‘An Chruinne’ for Gaeltacht primary schools. 16 Gaeltacht primary schools…
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204 Donegal children currently await initial assessment from Mental Health Service
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoSinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has reacted angrily to the release of the latest waiting list figures which…
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Could reusable milk bottles be the key to reducing Donegal’s carbon footprint?
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoIndependent Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has suggested that bringing back glass milk bottles could go a long way…
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Judge slams carer who had got job seeker’s payment with €135,291 in bank
by Staff Writer 7 years agoA Judge has slammed a carer who claimed €23,687 in job benefits but had more than €135,000 in her bank…
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Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town is working towards launching an Aonad Gaeilge within the school from September 2018. The…
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LYIT awarded €2.7 million for cross-border renewable energy research
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoLetterkenny Institute of Technology has been awarded €2.7 million of a total €9.7 million research fund for its role in…
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Snow warning escalates with no let-up to cold snap
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDonegal is in for more winter weather after a night of heavy snow and stormy conditions. Met Eireann has increased…
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Donegal death notices for today, Wednesday, January 17. Bobby TOLAND The death has occurred of Bobby Toland, Kildrum Lower,…