By Dionne Meehan PET OWENERS in Ramelton have been urged to keep their furry friends indoors after a cat was shot with a BB gun last week. The incident reportedly happened in the Castle Street/ Back Lane area of the town. Advertisement Contacting the Animals in Need Charity in Donegal this week, the worried pet […]
€4.6 million Rathmullan Pier project begins
Start of €4.6 million Rathmullan Pier Refurbishment Project “momentous development” – McConalogue
A familiar face retires from Donegal County Council after 43 years
By Dionne Meehan A LONG-SERVING member of staff has retired from Donegal County Council after a whopping 43 years of service. Beginning his career with the council in 1981, Jim McLaughlin (‘Widaw’) worked in Lifford as a Civil Engineering Technician. Advertisement Blessed with the opportunity to study while he worked, Jim gained his Civil Engineering […]
Church of All Saints in Newtown celebrate their 25th anniversary
By Dionne Meehan HUNDREDS gathered in Newtowncunningham last Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Church of All Saints. Officially opened on April 11, 1999, the new building replaced an older church on the site which was built in 1810. Advertisement Present at Thursday’s celebration was main celebrant Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, St Eunan’s Cathedral. […]
Vacant and Derelict Properties – Information Events
Donegal County Council is holding information events to provide information on the supports available to refurbish Vacant and Derelict properties. Please come along and find out further information on the following supports – no appointments are needed: Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme Advertisement Grants up to €84,000 available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that […]
Three Trees to Carndonagh Public Consultation
DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a […]
Owner of sheep found on land in Falcarragh sought
The owner of eight sheep found on land in Falcarragh is being sought.
Investigation after Letterkenny burglary
Gardaí are investigating an burglary in Letterkenny in which an attempt was made to steal a copper cylinder.
Mariners’ marvellous title success features on Today FM
By Diarmaid Doherty Ramelton Mariners’ dramatic title win in the Donegal League at the weekend prompted big celebrations among the players and supporters – and the success has even gained national attention. Club stalwart Mark Wilson was interviewed by Today FM presenter Dave Moore this morning and Dave couldn’t hide his admiration for the Donegal […]
James and Neven Maguire cook up a special thank you to Beaumont Hospital
Six years ago this month, James Maguire from Illistrin in Letterkenny was admitted to Beaumont Hospital with a suspected head injury after having a serious accident in Dublin City. After several brain scans at Beaumont Hospital, it was discovered that James had a bleed and swelling to the left side of his brain and was […]