Donegal Daily

3 days ago | donegaldaily.com | Rachel McLaughlin

Featured photo: BBC Studios / Michael LeckieBuncrana singer/songwriter George Houston will be performing alongside a thrilling line-up of stars as he makes his TV debut on Later… with Jools Holland. Excitement is building for the episode, which will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Sunday the 8th of June, and will be televised on Sunday the 15th on BBC2. The line-up also boasts Peggy Seeger, Sugababes, Obongjayar, Kae Tempest and Wolf Alice.

3 days ago | donegaldaily.com | Rachel McLaughlin

A new book, “The Many Murders of Michael Malloy” by Simon Read, has hit the shelves, recounting the astonishing true story of a homeless Irish immigrant from Donegal who defied death. Michael Malloy, now a cult figure in true crime history, was the victim of a chilling plot by five men in early 1933. This group, notoriously dubbed the “Murder Trust,” sought to commit life insurance fraud by orchestrating Malloy’s death and claiming the hefty payout.

3 days ago | donegaldaily.com | Rachel McLaughlin

The Donegal Women’s Centre is set to welcome renowned decluttering expert Aidan Gately, Ireland’s first male KonMari Consultant for a special workshop. Gately, known for his appearances on RTÉ’s Home Rescue: The Big Fix, will be supporting women who are healing from domestic abuse. This powerful new initiative aims to help women in reconnecting with their living spaces and themselves through the transformative art of tidying up.

3 days ago | donegaldaily.com | Rachel McLaughlin

The Minister for Housing James Browne has gained government approval to allow for retrospective payments under the Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme. Homeowners who have incurred eligible scheme costs since 29 March 2024 will now benefit from the increased grant amounts announced late last year. Last October, the Government increased the amount a homeowner can receive under the scheme by 10% from €420,000 to €462,000.

3 days ago | donegaldaily.com | Rachel McLaughlin

Six new high-power electric vehicle (EV) recharging hubs are due to be installed in Donegal as part of a nationwide expansion of EV infrastructure. An allocation of almost €8 million will be provided to support grants for recharging infrastructure at the selected sites, with chargers set to be in place by the end of this year.