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Dolores Keane charged with drink driving in Donegal
One of Ireland’s best known folk singers has been charged with alleged drink driving and careless driving while in Donegal.
‘Another attack on rural schools’ - Doherty
Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pearse Doherty, has hit out at the Minister for Educations decision to impose further cuts on small rural schools.
Joe hangs up his familiar coat!
Close to half a century of trading as one of Letterkenny’s most popular shopkeepers is set to draw to an end when Joe Gallagher, proprietor of the Self Service Store on the town’s Lower Main Street, hangs up his familiar coat.
Sod turned for women’s refuge
The first sod was turned yesterday for the new Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service (DWDVS) refuge, 21 years after the murder of a Donegal woman led to the establishment of the Donegal service.
Ballyshannon woman sweeps the aisles
One of Ireland’s top discount retailer, recently gave a selection of its loyal and lucky Facebook followers the chance to shop for free in any of the chain’s large number of stores.
‘I will not be bullied by Sinn Fein’ - McBrearty
A Donegal Co. Councillor says he would resign from the Labour Party if there is not a positive outcome to the 3 month consultation process in relation to the future of Lifford Hospital and added that he would not be bullied by Sinn Fein or “the populist Pearse Doherty”
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE!
Olympian Aisling Cooney will be one of the star attractions as Ballyshannon Leisure Centre obtained a significant coup this week having been named as the host venue for next month’s Irish University Swimming and Waterpolo Association (IUSWA) Inter-Varsity Championships.
Cuts in Community Employment Schemes slammed by Letterkenny councillors
Letterkenny Town Councillors have backed a call from Town Mayor Gerry McMonagle urging the Government to reverse the decision to cut the Community Employment Scheme budgets by 66% which it was claimed could have serious implications for the future of the local schemes.
Minister visits Gweedore Business Park
Dinny McDinley, TD, Aire Stáit na Gaeltach conducted a fact finding visit to a broad range of different enterprises on two Gaeltacht facilities in the
Shock at Lifford Hospital closure
There has been widespread shock at the news the residential section of Lifford Hospital is to close this year.
MEN BAILED ON ASSAULT CHARGE
Two men have appeared in court charged with an assault in Letterkenny which left the victim with a fractured skull.
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Golf could get help get Donegal Out of the Rough
Golfers could boost Donegal’s economy considerably, the Fáilte Ireland Golf Forum heard this week.
Bursaries for four Donegal artists
Four creative artists from the county have been made recipients of the latest bursary from Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo, a joint venture between Údarás na Gaeltachta and The Arts Council, which promotes development of the contemporary and traditional arts in the Gaeltacht areas. Each year the company administers a comprehensive action plan providing funding for schemes which benefit organisations and artists throughout the Gaeltacht areas.
One Parent Family Payment confusion - Harvey
Councillor Cora Harvey has hit out at the Department of Social Protection for “poor guidance and inaccuracies” in the administration of the One Parent Family Payments.
Men due in court over Letterkenny attack
Two men aged in their 30s are due to appear at Letterkenny District Court this morning following an assault in the town that left a 41-year-old man in critical condition.
Lifford Hospital to close this year ... Explain the U-turn, Minister!
Health Minister Dr James Reilly has been asked to come to Lifford to explain his U-turn on closing Lifford Community Hospital.
Killybegs to benefit from Corrib Gas project
In a report issued this week by one of Ireland’s top economic consultants the completion of the Corrib project will represent an investment of €800m over the next three years with €400m of this being spent in Counties Mayo and Donegal.
€5m fibre rollout programme
Letterkenny is set to benefit from a 5 million euro investment in a fibre rollout programme that will help enhance broadband technology in the town.
Councillors back Bonagee sewer extension proposal
An amendment to widen a proposal, which called for an extension of the Letterkenny town sewer system to the Bonagee area, to include a number of other estates failed to receive a seconder at Monday night’s meeting of the Town Council.
Donegal Good Food on a platter
A group of pubs/eateries and local food producers have come together in an innovative project to promote Donegal local produce and the wonderful atmosphere at well known pubs around Donegal.
Residential care at Lifford hospital to end - it’s official
The HSE have issued a statement this afternoon confirming that they will cease residential care at Lifford Community Hospital.
Donegal cop is second hero in Brooklyn shooting
Although Kevin Brennan, the Irish American cop who survived being shot at point blank range in New York City, didn’t turn out to have a Donegal connection, a Donegal cop was, indeed, involved in the dramatic incident.
Hidden realities of alcohol abuse
With the hidden depths of Ireland’s drink culture locked into statistics which point to one in four child welfare cases in Donegal being alcohol related and the county ranked third highest nationally in terms of numbers entering alcohol treatment units, the Director of the North-West Alcohol Forum yesterday posed the pointed question: “Do we need alcohol for every occasion?”
Council to press NRA on Bonagee Link road
Members of Letterkenny Town Council have launched a strong attack on the National Roads Authority over its failure to provide funding for the vital Bonagee Link road.
The Diamond in Donegal town loses another landmark shop
The recession is claiming another well-known Donegal Town business.
EPA water report points to “real polluters”
MEP Marian Harkin, who has been one of the leaders in the anti-septic charge movement from an early stage, claims the admission by the EPA that municipal sewerage treatment plants had a poor level of performance and a ‘shocking’ non compliance rate refuted the attempts of those who sought to relate water quality problems to deficient septic tanks.
Raidió na Gaeltachta Donegal presenter in running for Presenter of the Year
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta has been shortlisted for two awards at the Celtic Media Festival. The station is up for Radio Station of the Year, and Frances Nic Géadaigh from the station’s Donegal studio in Doirí Beaga has been nominated for Radio Presenter of the Year.
Donegal feels fear factor
A leading counsellor says as well as seeing a significant rise in stress and anxiety among people, many are now experiencing a debilitating “new sense of fear” as they struggle just to get by.
Wrong charge brought against Donegal councillor
A Donegal County Councillor had her case dismissed at Dungloe District Court on Tuesday after it emerged she had been charged with the wrong offence.
Record-breaking St Patrick’s Day bids planned
The traditional rivalry between neighbouring Glenties and Ardara is set to move up a gear this St Patrick’s Day, when both towns will try to set new world records. Glenties is hoping to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by gathering the most leprechauns ever in one place while Ardara aims to establish a new record, for the most St Patricks taking part in a parade.
Sad plight of abandoned ponies
The ISPCA in Donegal was called out twice recently to rescue horses that had been abandoned. Sadly, in one of the cases, the animal’s injuries were such that it had to be put down.
Donegal ceol launches Donegal Gathering in Letterkenny
A night of music by Moya Brennan and other talented Donegal musicians and singers recently launched a new county tourism initiative in an event held in Letterkenny but seen around the world.
Arlene inquest set for Sept. 11
Convicted child killer Robert Howard will be called to give evidence at the inquest into the death of Arlene Arkinson.
GAA award thanks to Skype ‘Oz’mosis
Ballyshannon and Donegal hurling star Peter Horan received the accolade of club player of the year on Saturday night at the annual Aodh Ruadh GAA dinner dance - the only problem was that he had to receive the accolade via Skype, after being forced to emigrate to Australia last month.
Tragedy inspires project
Transition-year students at St. Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties are working on a cancer-awareness project inspired by the tragic illness and death of their friend and fellow student, Martina Maguire of Ardara.
Late Late delight for Grace Kelly
Not even the small problem of being out of mobile phone credit could prevent Grace Kelly from enterting the Late Late Show’s viewers’ competition on Friday night.
Gweedore sex case review
A HSE review into how a caretaker on the sex offenders register remained working at a Gweedore school leaving him position to sexually assault four boys should be complete by March
Marie raises awareness of suicide
Ballyshannon woman Marie Gallagher who lost her husband Paul through suicide, says she wants to create greater awareness of the issue and she has embarked on a fund raising drive to raise funds for the suicide awareness charity STOP.
Man acquitted of Arranmore murder
A man who admitted killing a teenager in a bar on Arranmore Island has been acquitted of his murder at the Central Criminal Court.
IT Sligo’s Technical University ambition
The President of IT Sligo, Professor Terri Scott, said it is the ambition of IT Sligo to be part of a Technological University in the Border Midlands and Western Region.
Cope hits out at “Ill judged” Holy See removal
A Donegal MEP has hit out at the Government over their decision to withdraw Ireland’s resident Ambassador to the Holy See.
€330m A5 funding welcomed
The €330m funding announced today to upgrade two sections of the A5, between Derry and Strabane and betweeen Omagh and Ballygawley, is “of huge importance to Donegal”, according to Charlie McConalogue, TD for Donegal North East.
Raped, sexually assaulted girlfriend’s young daughters - sentenced to 15 years
A former paramilitary has been sentenced to 15 years for raping and sexually assaulting the daughters of a woman he met on the internet.
Thousands to flock to ‘Daniel museum’
He is one of Donegal’s greatest ambassadors and now Daniel O’Donnell, the Kincasslagh crooner looks set to have his own museum/visitors’ centre in Dungloe.
St Mary’s Brollagh will close - report
A school on the Donegal/Fermanagh border which was the subject of controversy in September 2009 over a threatened closure is once again in the news as late Monday afternoon The Commission on Catholic Education released a report confirming the closure of St. Mary’s Brollagh.
He was “Too young to die”
Mourners at yesterday’s funeral of murder victim Andrew Allen, who was shot dead in Buncrana were told the killing brought an “evil darkness” to the community.
Jury asked to decide whether accused had diminished responsibility
A judge has told the jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering a teenager in a bar on Arranmore Island to decide whether he had diminished responsibility.
Danny picks up a Hall of Fame award
Traditional music is about the art, about a melody that is as clear as spring water and is as pure as the air according to a Drimalost man who was recently nominated for a Hall of Fame award for his contribution to music by TG4.
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