THE government is to seek tenders for a massive geological survey of a huge portion of seabed off the northwest coast of Donegal, potentially opening up new oil exploration opportunities.
Letterkenny man recovers after being hit by train
A LETTERKENNY mother yesterday spoke of her horror at finding out that her son had been knocked down near his home in Holland – by a train.
Hotelier Brian Gallagher is Business Person of the Year
THE local trade and industry community gathered en masse last Friday night for this year’s Letterkenny Business Awards.
Celebrating the locality’s abundance of business talent and its entrepreneurial spirit, the gala event was the culmination of three month’s worth of nominations, short-listings and voting.
Company seeks €5.6 m hotel ‘damages’ from Council
THE owners of the site of the former Portsalon Hotel are seeking “damages” of €5.6 million from Donegal County Council whom they claim demolished the structure in 1991. LTG Developments Ltd say the hotel was demolished by the council, and as a result, have invoiced them for £4.5m (€5.6 million) for the damage caused by […]
Steep rise in farm inspections
A STEEP increase in farm inspections is causing significant hardship for farmers across Donegal according to Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture, Brian Ó Domhnaill.
Drugs war stepped up
THE DONEGAL NEWS has learned that up to €1.5 million worth of synthetic cocaine may have already been shipped through Letterkenny by a northern based criminal gang.
Coleman delivers
SEAMUS Coleman has nailed down his spot as the Republic of Ireland’s first-choice right-back – and, after a Man of the Match performance on Wednesday night against Greece, the Killybegs man received a ringing endorsement from Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
Hills of Donegal ‘for sale’
A WELL-KNOWN local forester has severely criticised Coillte for its plans to sell off a major plantation outside Ballybofey for more than €4.5 million.
Mr John Jackson was speaking yesterday morning (Thursday) ahead of the State company’s planned sale next week of the freehold 1,100 acre forest at Altnapaste, between Ballybofey and Glenfin.
Hurricane Sandy claims sons of Donegal man
A PORTNOO priest has described as a devastating tragedy the loss of a local man’s two young sons in Hurricane Sandy in the USA.
State paid private landlords €400,000 last year
LANDLORDS in Donegal were paid just under €400,000 last year for properties they rented to the Office of Public Works for use by the state.