By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council is proposing to carry out major changes to the road lay-out along Convent Road in Letterkenny with plans in place to narrow the road as well as the introduction of new pedestrian and cycle lanes. The changes on what’s an extremely busy road are certain to generate much debate […]
Former Donegal priest pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges
BISHOP of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian SJ has issued an apology after a former priest of the diocese today pleaded guilty to the sexual abuse of a child three decades ago. Eamonn Crossan, a former priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, pleaded guilty yesterday at Donegal Circuit Court of the sexual abuse of a minor in […]
Increased mackerel quota a major boost for county – McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, says the increased mackerel quota secured for Ireland at the EU Fisheries Council will be worth an estimated €4.5 million to the local economy. “Mackerel is a massively important species for the local fishing industry, and for employment in Donegal – 98 per cent of […]
‘We’ve been treated with institutional contempt’ – family of Denis Donaldson
The family of Denis Donaldson who was shot dead in a remote Donegal cottage 17 years ago, say their rights have been treated with institutional contempt. The Sinn Féin official had admitted, just months before his death in April 2006, that he had been a British spy at the very heart of the republican movement […]
Customer Appreciation Day at McAuliffe’s, Dunfanaghy
McAuliffe’s Craft Shop in Dunfanaghy are holding their Christmas Customer Appreciation event on Friday next, December 15. The event, which is open to everyone, takes place from 2-7pm. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and refreshments and customers can enjoy live entertainment with Donegal-based cellist, Laura Mc Fadden from 3.30 pm. Donegal food producer […]
Funding announced for four Gaeltacht initiatives
There has been a warm welcome to the news that funding of almost €400,000 has been approved for a number of public initiatives in the Donegal Gaeltacht. A grant of up to €47,320 has been approved for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola to undertake renovation works on the community centre. In addition, up to €262,828 has […]
Fire crews attend incident in Meenaleck
Fire crews are attending the scene of a blaze at a business premises in Meenaleck in West Donegal this evening. The fire broke out this afternoon and it’s not believed anyone was injured in the incident. Fire brigade personnel remain at the scene. More details to follow.
Funding announced for Ballybofey and Letterkenny sports projects
THERE is good news for two Donegal sports projects which have been allocated €1.15 million between them in Government funding. The Finn Harps-Donegal Community Stadium is to receive €693,550, while the Letterkenny Regional Sports Activity Hub at Carnamuggagh has been allocated €422,739. The “top up” grant allocations were announced on Wednesday by the Minister for […]
Light up Letterkenny event to sparkle on Sunday night
Letterkenny will be lit up in a spectacular celebration of Christmas this coming Sunday night as the town hosts another Light Up Letterkenny event. Hosted by CBM Signs and friends, the Christmas tour of tractors, vans, trucks, classic cars, rally cars and motorbikes is a wonderful sight. MAIN PIC: The Eamonn Tinney and Sons vintage […]
Brendan Logue marks 20 years at Tobin’s
THERE are celebrations today at Tobin’s Service Station in Letterkenny where staff member Brendan Logue marks a major milestone. The popular forecourt attendant started out at Tobin’s 20 years ago today. And to mark the occasion, customers arriving at the Port Road premises today are being greeted by special cut-out placards of the man himself! […]