THE funeral took place yesterday in his native Ballyshannon of the former County Manager of Donegal County Council, Michael McLoone. Mr McLoone, who was also a highly decorated former Donegal GAA footballer, died on Sunday morning in Ballyshannon Community Hospital. His passing has been met with deep sadness among his many former colleagues within Donegal […]
Collision prompts calls for enhanced safety measures at Oldtown junction
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DONEGAL County Council has come in for strong criticism after a pedestrian was struck by a car in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny on Monday evening. Local resident Mary T Sweeney, who chaired a public meeting in the area in September, previously raised concerns regarding traffic and congestion in that part of the town. Speaking to the […]
‘A great mind has left the stage’
RENOWNED election analyst and pollster Seán Donnelly was laid to rest in Letterkenny on Friday following his sad passing last week. Mr Donnelly of Milltown, Dublin 6 and formerly of Cathedral Place, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, November 26. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny […]
‘Commercial rates hike will burden local businesses’ – Chamber
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LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce has written to Donegal County Council voicing concern that the proposed hike in commercial rates would place an additional burden on enterprises that are the backbone of the local economy. CEO of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Toni Forrester, sent the correspondence on behalf of members yesterday, on the eve of Donegal County Council’s […]
‘Garda taser plan is a band-aid plaster move’
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THE chairman of the newly formed Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in Donegal has accused the minister for justice of using a ‘band-aid plaster approach’ to addressing criminality. Councillor Gerry McMonagle was speaking to the Donegal News this week as it was learned more than 100 gardaí are to get tasers in a pilot project. […]
Minister O’Brien announces €700,000 funding boost for Donegal Airport
MINISTER for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced that €700,000 in Exchequer funding is being allocated to Donegal Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021–2025. The funding forms part of a €4 million package shared between eligible regional airports, including Ireland West and Kerry. Minister O’Brien said: “I am pleased to announce €4 million in operational […]
Weather: Dry and bright day ahead with sunny spells
TODAY will be dry and bright with sunny spells and isolated showers after cloud and any lingering rain in the northeast clears early. Conditions will become cloudier in the evening, with scattered showers turning heavy at time with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue in […]
Donegal music star Daniel O’Donnell announces two year break
AFTER 40 years on the road, Donegal country music star Daniel O’Donnell is stepping back for a well-earned two year break. News of Daniel’s break was first revealed in May, when the singer said the decision was prompted by health challenges he has faced in recent years, namely recurrent chest infections while touring extensively. At […]
Carberry hosts Donegal IFA representative in Brussels
MEP Nina Carberry this week hosted a joint delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Ulster Farmers’ Union during their visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The group included Donegal IFA member Christine Friel. Carberry brought the delegation on a guided tour of the Parliament and outlined her work across key committees. Advertisement […]
Donegal finalists take the stage at National Soapbox Competition
TWO Donegal students proudly represented the county at the National Europe Direct Soapbox Final held at the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin on Monday. Cassie Lambe, from Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny and Nicholas Govka, from Crana College, took part in this year’s competition, which challenged participants to argue for or against: ‘Likes, Lies and […]