by Louise Doyle CHRONIC underfunding and a pay disparity will see workers at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal take to the picket line in two weeks’ time. The stark concerns around underfunding and the difficulties with recruitment and retention of staff came under the spotlight at a gathering of staff and service users in Letterkenny on […]
Addiction recovery café to open in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A POP-up café for those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is to open in Letterkenny. The ‘3C’s’ Café (coffee, courage and chat) is a new initiative of Alcohol Forum Ireland. It will work with people in recovery who have raised the lack of alcohol free social spaces in the evening as a […]
Resident thought her number was up after latest near miss at busy junction
By Dionne Meehan A CONCERNED resident in Lurgybrack is calling for ‘no overtaking’ signs to be installed at a busy Letterkenny junction after the latest incident on the road during which she was left “bumper to bumper” with a car coming the other way. Highlighting the issue to the Donegal News this week, the resident […]
Creeslough tragedy tribute song released to mark first anniversary
By Dionne Meehan A SPECIAL tribute has been made to one of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy after a song was released to mark the first year anniversary. ‘Stolen Dreams’ was inspired by 14-year-old Leona Harper who was one of the ten people who tragically lost their lives in last year’s explosion. Advertisement Written […]
A poem by Tom Hayden -‘The Corn Uncut’
I first heard of Creeslough from a crackling LP In a dirge from an exile upon the high sea A lament for the cutting of ties to the land A concept a schoolchild could scarce understand. In a world preoccupied by energy anxiety Destruction caused by a fuel – a cruel, cruel irony At about three twenty, […]
Parishioners rally to support local church
By Róise Collins THE PARISH priest in Milford said he has been truly taken aback by the generosity of the local community who have responded to an appeal for help for essential repair works at the town’s St Peter’s Church. Parishioners in Milford were faced with a potentially chilly winter when the boiler at the […]
First Donegal fiddle music film to première this weekend
THE first ever film on Donegal fiddle music will première in Highlands Hotel in Glenties on Saturday as part of the 41st Glenties Fiddle Weekend. The film is inspired by renowned Donegal fiddler John Doherty who died back in 1980 but his voice and music are brought back in this film entitled ‘And that was […]
Heritage-led Regeneration Award for Ballyshannon
Donegal County Council has scooped the Urban Regeneration and Heritage Award at the Irish Planning Institute’s Irish Planning Awards for the work they carried out on the Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative. At the award ceremony in Clontarf Castle last Thursday, they were recognised for their innovation and excellence in Irish planning. Delighted to have their […]
First anniversary of Creeslough tragedy approaches
by Louise Doyle TOMORROW marks the first anniversary of the Creeslough tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 people and injured eight others. October 7, 2022 was just like any other other day in Lafferty’s shop in the village. Advertisement Excited for the weekend, young children dropped their schoolbags at the doors of the shop […]
Donegal Youth Service launches ambitious three-year plan
DONEGAL Youth Service has launched an ambitious three-year strategic plan to support young people and volunteers. The leading organisation in Donegal is rolling out its new strategic plan from 2023-2025, with young people at the heart of the objective. Regional Director of Donegal Youth Service, Lorraine Thompson, said the new stategic plan demonstrates the organisation’s commitment […]