Donegal to give Coleman its highest honour this evening
Seamus Coleman will be accorded Donegal’s highest honour at a civic reception hosted by the Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terence Slowey and members of Donegal County Council at the County House in Lifford this evening at 5pm. The Killybegs native plays with the Everton club in the English Premier League and is…
MS awareness day in Donegal Town today
A major MS awareness event is being held in Donegal Town today as part of World MS Day. The theme of this year’s day is ‘Life with MS’. Members of Donegal County Council are there and together with the local Foróige group will give a presentation on how wheelchair users…
South Donegal Councillor reveals his support for Coveney
A south Donegal councillor has come out in support of Simon Coveney. Ballyshannon Councillor Barry O’Neill is the only Fine Gael politician in the North West to publicly confirm his support for the Cork TD so far. Speaking to Ocean FM News, he says he has been considering his options…
Brexit meeting in Donegal today
Assurances that were part of the peace process, such as travel across the border, are among key priorities for the North West in the coming negotiations. The issues are being discussed today an all-island conference on Brexit in Donegal. Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development Joe McHugh…
Doherty ‘deeply concerned’ over border issue
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD says it’s ‘deeply concerning’ to hear that the Revenue Commissioners have not sought Special Designated Status for Northern Ireland. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking after a meeting of the Joint Oirechtas Committee on Finance which heard contributions from the Revenue Commissioners. In answer to questions…
Update: Road closed following accident on N15
The main Donegal Town to Ballyshannon road remains closed this evening following an accident which took place close to Ballintra this afternoon. It is believed that two people have been taken to Sligo University Hospital after a car and a lorry collided close to the Ballintra/Rossnowlagh crossroads. Gardaí are currently…
CSO: Most people moving home are renting rather than buying
Most of the people in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim who changed home in the year before the 2016 Census were moving into rented accommodation. And in all three counties, only a relatively small number were buying a new home with a mortgatge or loan. In Donegal, only 363 of the…