More concern about lack of Garda resources in rural areas
Concern is growing once again about a lack of Garda resources in rural areas. The issue has come up for renewed debate after a business in Pettigo in Donegal was broken into in the early…
Sligo Grammar School teacher not worried about ‘dumbing down’ of English language
A senior teacher of English at Sligo Grammar School says he’s not worried about the ‘dumbing’ down of the English language today as more texting, emojis and ‘phone’ language become the ‘norm’ for young people.…
Donegal man aims to help those in construction sector get their qualifications
A Donegal-based business owner has developed a new training initiative to tackle Ireland’s growing construction skills shortage. John Power, owner of the Trade Skills Institute, has set up a dedicated training centre in Convoy to…
€140m investment by Irish Water in Donegal schemes
A Donegal-based minister is welcoming what he says is a commitment from Irish Water to invest €143m across the water network in the county, including schemes in the south of the county. It includes €73m…
More people visiting OPW heritage sites
Visitor numbers to heritage sites managed by the Office of Public Works across the region rose by approximately nine thousand last year in comparison to the previous year’s figures. Visitor numbers to Carrowmore Tombs in…
Gardai seek information on Pettigo robbery
Gardai in Ballyshannon are appealing to anyone who may have any information in relation to a break in at a shop in Pettigo in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A number of individuals smashed…
Ireland’s largest windfarm opens in Donegal today
Ireland’s largest windfarm opens in South Donegal today. It consists of 38 turbines and is located at Meenadreen. Each turbine stands 115 metres high with a rotor diameter of 90 metres. It follows a €145m…
