THE latest figures on the payment of the septic tank registration fee show a huge variation around the State, with only 26 per cent of Donegal tank owners paid-up compared with 81 per cent of Kerry residents.
First two songs make huge impression
A DONEGAL native has caught the attention of some of the biggest Irish names in song-writing and it has only taken him two songs.
Letterkenny man dies in house fire
By C.J.McGinley
THE 68 years-old Letterkenny man who died in a tragic house fire on the outskirts of the town, was yesterday (Thursday) described as a ‘kind, obliging neighbour and friend’.
Moya Doherty is latest ambassador for Donegal Gathering
RIVERDANCE producer Moya Doherty has recently been announced as the latest ambassador for the Donegal Gathering.
Mother to sue Donegal VEC over daughter’s suicide
THE mother of tragic teenage sisters Erin and Shannon Gallagher has launched legal proceedings against the local school authority, County Donegal VEC.
First book on Great Famine in east Donegal is published
THE first ever book dedicated to life in east Donegal before, during and after the Great Famine has just been published.
Arranmore girl back on Countdown tomorrow
THOSE who missed a Donegal woman become a champion eight times on the brain-teasing television gameshow Countdown, will get another opportunity to see her in action tomorrow on Channel 4.
Vomiting bug prompts visitor ban at LGH
DUE to the presence of the Winter Vomiting Bug, no visitors will be allowed to visit Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) at this time in order to help curtail the spread of infection.
Councillor queries planning permission
By C.J.McGinley
A LOCAL councillor has queried how a developer has got planning permission to build two houses while there were issues with estates around the town.
‘Delivered’ by mobile phone…
BY HarryWalsh
BABIES will make their way into the world whenever they’re ready.
Just ask Carrick ma n James Byrne and his partner Jennie Doherty who frantically delivered their daughter Aoife in their sitting room in the early hours of Saturday morning.