By Dionne Meehan A NEW group made up of parents with children who have a disability and/or additional needs based in Donegal are uniting together in a bid to get their children’s voices heard. Special Needs Parents Network Donegal was set up so parents can provide peer to peer support whilst effectively advocating for their […]
Gardaí investigating theft from Letterkenny Retail Park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of 110 sets of delivery wheels from the rear of the Retail Park in Letterkenny on Friday, October 6 at approx 10.30pm. In a statement posted on Garda Síochána Donegal’s Facebook page today, gardaí are urging anybody with dash cam footage to get in contact. “We are particularly interested in […]
Donegal’s first pet crematorium set to open later this month
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S first ever pet crematorium is to open this month. Donegal Pet Crematorium at Glack, Inch Island, boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a team of caring professionals who treat each pet with the utmost respect and tenderness. Advertisement The facility will give pet lovers in Donegal, the wider Northwest and Northern Ireland access to […]
Call for safety measures at busy Milford road
CONCERNS have been expressed over the safety of pedestrians who walk along a busy main road outside Milford. Aontú representative Mary T. Sweeney said there has been a significant increase in pedestrians walking along the main road between the Milford Retail Park and the nearby Mulroy Woods Hotel and a local service station. She said […]
Incredible run of success for Filligans at Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
A DONEGAL artisan food producer has scooped a whopping four awards at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards which took place in Kerry last weekend. Glenties based company ‘Filigans’ won Gold for its Tomato and Chilli Relish, Gold for its Tomato Kasundi Chutney and Bronze for its Sundried Tomato Wholegrain Mustard with Balsamic. […]
Go-ahead for Killylastin housing development
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a housing development in Killylastin, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission to applicant Property Hold Limited for the development, which comprises 21 dwellings in all, including the completion of five unfinished dwelling houses. Advertisement The applicant lodged plans in May of this year seeking planning […]
Work to begin on Arbatt Bridge as contractor appointed
By Dionne Meehan STRUCTURAL works are to begin on the Arbatt Bridge in Cloghan in the coming weeks following a year-long closure. The bridge, situated on a secondary link road, had to be immediately closed last February due to a partial collapse. Advertisement Donegal County Council successfully secured €70,000 from the Department of Transport for the […]
Missing Letterkenny teen located safe and well
A Letterkenny teenager who was reported missing yesterday, Monday, October 9 has been located. Gardaí confirmed Joseph Armlich (14) has been located safe and well in a statement issued this morning. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance,” a spokesperson said. Advertisement
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teen
GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Armlich, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since October 4, 2023. Joseph was last seen leaving his home in Letterkenny at approximately 9am on Wednesday last. Joseph is described as being 5” 7’ in height, with […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Glenties
Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene of a fatal single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle yesterday, Sunday, October 8 2023 in County Donegal. The collision occurred on the R262 near Glenties shortly before 4pm. The motorcyclist, a male in his late 40’s, received medical treatment at the scene but was pronounced deceased a short […]