by Kate Heaney THERE is confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants in Donegal are fit for purpose, it emerged at this week’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the motion calling for an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in the district to ensure they were operational. Advertisement Welcoming Fire […]
Locals voice their opinions on old Letterkenny courthouse
By Dionne Meehan LOCALS were invited to voice their opinions on the future of the former Letterkenny Courthouse at a drop-in event held in the town this week. Invited by Donegal County Council, the public had the chance to get involved in developing the future plans for the old courthouse on Justice Walsh Road, as […]
Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division
by Louise Doyle THE Garda watchdog received 45 complaints from Donegal Division in 2023. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) reveal of the 45 complaints, 25 were admissible and 19 remain open. Advertisement We asked for a breakdown of the nature of complaints, such as neglect of duty, non-fatal offences […]
Significant strides made in campaign to stop evictions
by Louise Doyle A CAMPAIGN to stop 19 families being evicted from their homes in Letterkenny has made significant progress. Families of the Forest Ballymacool were dealt a devastating blow in October when they served eviction notices. The families were informed their homes were being put up for sale by their landlord, a move that would leave them homeless. […]
Hope for counselling services which provide vital support for the county
BY JEROME HUGHES AFTER a collaborative cross-community campaign and much criticism, there is optimism for the retention of counselling services for children and adolescents in Donegal. A crunch meeting between the Child and Family Agency, Tusla and Advertisement took place on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the vital services. A statement issued by Tusla […]
The Balor Songbook Choir Returns
THE Butt Drama Circle will be returning to the Balor Theatre soon with a brand new production. Led by Musical Director, Alice Gildea, the Balor Songbook Choir makes a welcome return with their ‘Songs from the Movies’ Show which will be performed in the Balor Theatre on February 8, 9 and 10 and is a […]
Excitement builds as Letterkenny Panto returns this weekend
LETTERKENNY Pantomime Society are making a long overdue return to the stage with their show, Aladdin in An Grianan Theatre this weekend. Family-favourite Aladdin opens on Saturday, January 20, running until Saturday, January 27 with shows nightly at 7:30pm and three weekend matinees to suit little theatre-goers at 2pm on January 20, 21 and 27. […]
Donegal county councillor to lead election poster free campaign
By Dionne Meehan INDEPENDENT Councillor Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has announced that he will contest this year’s local elections without the use of election posters. Making the decision to run his campaign without posters, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig told the Donegal News that it is something he believes the community prefers. Advertisement “They find […]
Letterkenny estate agent issues appeal as ‘housing crisis deepens’
A LETTERKENNY based estate agent has appealed to anyone thinking about selling a house in Donegal to get in touch as the housing crisis here deepens. Brendan McGee of Franklins said they urgently need more properties for sale to meet the increasing demand. “There is a housing crisis in Donegal and we urgently need more […]
Four Lane Road subject to an ‘ongoing review’
by Kate Heaney ACKNOWLEDGING that the four lane carriageway in Letterkenny is now more or less completed, Cllr Donal Coyle has called on the council to contact Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to install reflectors on the central divide of the road. “It is a very good job and the traffic lights are working well. There […]