Thousands of people are expected to attend a number of protests around Donegal this weekend as fury mounts over budget cuts, VAT increases – notably the hike in fuel prices – and the imposition of a household charge and septic tank fee.
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High speed winds in Donegal earlier this week could have been caused by a rare meteorological event called a “sting jet”, according to Met Éireann forecasters, writes Anna Devine.
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A cross-party delegation from Donegal Co. Council is hoping to meet with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to ensure that more funding is allocated for the A5 road upgrading plans.
Donegal has the potential to be the Blue Flag capital of Ireland with more top internationally recognised beaches than any other county in Ireland.
The review of the Diocese of Raphoe by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (NBSCCC) has shown a long history of mishandling clerical abuse.
Two seal pups rescued at different times in Donegal, and who developed a special bond at the Irish Seal Sanctuary in Dingle, will be released into the wild again together at Rathmullan beach this Saturday at 3.00 pm.
RTE soccer chief is special guest
The 36th Donegal Sports Star of the Year Awards will be held on Friday, January 27th – and this year’s event is set to be one of the most interesting ever with over 80 nominations for the individual awards.
