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Same-day voting on islands has long been an ambition for residents living on Donegal's islands, but while the intention is now there, other areas of the Electoral Reform Bill 2022 still need amending. Addressing the Dáil on Tuesday, independent ...

02 Jun 2022 at 08:00

Lough Swilly RNLI assist kayaker who injured leg on Inishtrahull island after fall

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Lough Swilly RNLI assist kayaker who injured her leg on Inishtrahull island after fall

Lough Swilly RNLI were paged by Main Head Coastguard at 8.30pm last night to evacuate a lady who had fallen and injured her leg on Inishtrahull island. The lady was part of a group of kayakers who had landed on the island earlier. The ...

15 Jul 2024 at 12:56

Glenties MD

Earagail Arts Festival 2022 launched with a host of events for all the family

Donegal’s premier summer event, Earagail Arts Festival takes place from July 9 - 24 and has a full programme of events for all ages. Earagail Arts Festival officially launched its 2022 programme of events at An Grianán Theatre, ...

11 Jun 2022 at 18:18

Local News

Harbour to Island Regeneration project between Burtonport and Árainn Mhór is set to transform the harbour environment

A public information meetings will be held in Burtonport and Árainn Mhór Island on Wednesday, December 11 on the new ‘Harbour to Island Regeneration’ project which is being led by Donegal County Council. These meetings are ...

03 Dec 2019 at 08:01

Local News

Donegal Island helipad still needs work

Minister of State Seán Kyne is to officially open the new helipad on Tory Island this July, but members of the council's islands committee said the facility is still in a poor state. "The work is not good enough that has ...

11 Apr 2017 at 16:47

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WATCH VIDEO: Great support for Donegal's RNLI at annual Ball

Over 200 guests gathered in Dungloe's Waterfront Hotel at a banquet organised by Patrick Boyle in support of the RNLI at Arranmore Island who have provided an invaluable service to the people of Donegal.

29 Sept 2019 at 10:51

Local News

Zero Covid island strategy needed or reduced economic activity and continuing disruption will continue

A Zero-Covid Island is our only viable exit strategy from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which may otherwise last for years or indefinitely, a group of leading Irish scientists and medical experts have warned. They say ...

16 Jul 2020 at 15:30

Donegal MD

Funding request made by Minister Joe McHugh for Donegal islands

Gaeltacht and Islands Minister Joe McHugh has announced that a funding application from the County Council for Donegal’s islands is being examined by his officials. The minor works programme has so far seen €821,000 ...

20 Jun 2017 at 12:50

Local News

Sinn Féin councillor says a plan for Donegal islands ought to be in place before Christmas

A Sinn Féin councillor has asked that a plan for the islands be put in place ahead of Christmas in efforts to get organised for the coming tourist season, in 2021. Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher said that ...

13 Sept 2020 at 16:35

Crime & Court

Garda probe after theft of show jumping equipment in Cruit Island

A large amount of valuable show jumping was stolen from a container at Cruit Island. Gardai in Dungloe have launched an investigation into the incident. The theft, which occurred sometime between the start ...

02 Jul 2024 at 10:37

Donegal MD

Donegal deputy leads dialogue on Brexit with interested parties

The implications of Brexit on Donegal and the border region is being discussed by Minister Joe McHugh with interested parties, in Letterkenny, this morning. The meeting, which is part of the All-Island ...

22 May 2017 at 12:06

Local News

Donegal charity Railway Walk funds to be handed over

Proceeds from the recent Railway Walk 2021 - Donegal Group are to be handed over tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 at 2pm. Money raised form the trek between Letterkenny and Arranmore Island will be given ...

06 Aug 2021 at 10:15

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