Daniel Brennan

Ireland

Contributor at Donegal Daily

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Socialising advice issued ahead of busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend

1 week ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

Gardaí have issued practical advice for anyone planning to head out socialising over the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The Easter Bank Holiday usually marks one of the busiest weekends of the year, and as such Gardaí in Donegal will be enacting a special policing plan to help keep members of the public safe. They have also issued the following advice to help everyone on your night out keep safe. You are advised to:Plan your night out, tell someone where you are going & when you’ll be back.
Podium finish for Donegal driver Rhys McElhinney in Moonraker Rally

1 week ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

Donegal driver Rhys Mc Elhinney secured a podium finish at the Moonraker Rally in County Waterford this weekend. The young Manor driver finished third in the J1000 class after a strong performance in his newly-built left-hand-drive Skoda. He recorded that strong finish in spite of a tough start, his car being considerably down on power on the morning loop. After three tough stages, the refuge of service allowed Rhys’ crew to sort out the engine problems and a damaged front end.
Planning approved for new Special Needs Unit at Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Donegal Town

1 week ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

Plans for the construction of a new Special Educational Needs Unit at Scoil an Linbh Íosa have been approved. It has been proposed that a new two-classroom SEN unit will be constructed at the front of the school. Under the plans, there would also be a reconfiguration of the existing school entrance, including internal reconfigurations, the provision of a new one-way system to allow for bus drop-off areas, ne footpaths and dedicated parking for the SEN unit.
50 people to take on Swim for Palestine in Donegal & nationwide this weekend

1 week ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

A group of 50 members from the Irish-language community are to take on a special charity Swim for Palestine this weekend, including a stop in Donegal on their nationwide journey. Activists from Conradh na Gaelige are planning to raise €50,000 through their swims for a good cause – the ACLAÍ Palestine project at the Lajee Center in the Palestinian West Bank.
Spraoi agus Spórt Couch to 5K launching in Carndonagh next week!

2 weeks ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

Spraoi agus Spórt has announced the return of its popular Couch to 5K training programme, starting on 8th April 2025, in Carndonagh. This 8-week fitness challenge is designed for beginners of all fitness levels, helping participants gradually increase their endurance and confidence while improving both physical and mental wellbeing. The programme will run on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Spraoi agus Spórt’s Unit 6 in SuperValu SC, Carndonagh.
Murphy & McBrearty to start in Donegal's Championship opener against Derry

2 weeks ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

Michael Murphy and Paddy McBrearty will start as part of three changes to Donegal’s provisional starting lineup to face Derry this afternoon in Ballybofey. Glenswilly man Murphy will step in to replace Michael Langan in the starting 15, as Jim McGuinness makes his final tweaks to the side. Meanwhile Paddy McBrearty will take the place of Aaron Doherty. The other change ahead of throw-in sees Odhran McFadden-Ferry step into the starting lineup to replace Niall O’Donnell.
Donegal ATU to host road safety events across next week

2 weeks ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

The Donegal ATU campus will host a number of events as part of a road safety week next week. There will be events on campus each day from Monday the 7th of April until Thursday the 10th of April, aiming to educate students about the importance of being safe on the roads. An Garda Siochana will have their road policing jeep at the campus entrance on Monday and Tuesday. They will also be holding a Life Saver Programme session on campus on Monday afternoon, in Room 1101 at 12:30pm.
SIPTU hit out at "wholly unacceptable" Letterkenny Fire Station cuts

2 weeks ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

The SIPTU union has joined Letterkenny firefighters in demanding that cuts to their service be reversed, as a row with senior management at the Fire Service intensifies. Wide-ranging cuts to Letterkenny Fire Station were announced in February. The proposed cuts would see the removal of Letterkenny’s second fire engine, the removal of the water tanker and incident command vehicle from Letterkenny, as well as substantial cuts to staffing levels of firefighters.
Casting call! Donegal camogie players wanted for film shooting next week

2 weeks ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

A casting call has been put out, seeking camogie players to play a part in a feature film being shot in Donegal. The call was made by the Donegal Film Office on behalf of the production. The production is seeking 15 camogie players to be extras, who are available for filming between 2:30pm and 6pm on Monday the 7th of April in Moville. All participants will be paid for their role in the filming.
Illistrin NS teachers hatch plan to raise new baby chicks!

3 weeks ago | donegaldaily.com | Daniel Brennan

Teachers at Illistrin National School have successfully hatched a plan to raise new baby chicks at the school. Ms Devenney, Ms McLaughlin and Ms Edwards have led the way in the initiative, showing the fifth class students the life cycle of a chick in the most practical way possible. The process began as the students learned about candling – shining a bright light on each egg to check on the progress of the young chicks inside.