By Emma Ryan DONEGAL councillors have called for the creation of helpful and informative resources to help support defective block homeowners with their applications to the new scheme. At last week’s meeting of Donegal County Council, two motions were submitted asking for more support to be made available to affected homeowners. Advertisement Cllr Paul Canning asked the Council […]
Call for 20 double decker buses in Donegal
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL needs an additional 20 double decker buses to cope with demand, according to a Ballybofey Stranorlar Councillor. Cllr Patrick McGowan raised the issue at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council and claimed Bus Eireann has been forced to leave passengers behind, many elderly, due to pressure on services. Advertisement The motion […]
Lucky winner scoops €10,000 in St. Michael’s GAA Mini Lotto
A lucky winner has scooped the €10,000 jackpot in the St. Michael’s Mini Lotto. Pauline Mary Hunter was the lucky player after she picked out the winner numbers on Sunday evening last. The numbers drawn were 4,6,8,14,15,17. Advertisement This week’s Jackpot will continue to be €3,300.
Road Safety Road Show returns to educate young new drivers
By Emma Ryan THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has reminded drivers that just one slip of concentration on the road can change lives forever. Cllr. Martin Harley made his comments ahead of a road safety event which takes place this week. Advertisement The importance of road safety and the dangers that exist on roads will […]
Major boost for North Donegal as Uisce Éireann invests €8million in Illies Water Treatment Plant upgrade
UISCE ÉIREANN have this week announced that works have commenced on the upgrade of the Illies Water Treatment Plant representing a significant investment of €8 million in North Donegal. Once operational, the upgraded water treatment plant will improve drinking water quality, increase capacity, while ensuring compliance with the current Drinking Water Regulations. The upgrade will […]
Man taken to hospital after alleged assault in Letterkenny
A MAN had to be taken to hospital following an alleged assault by a group of males in Letterkenny last week. Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an incident in which a man was allegedly assaulted by a group of male on the Port Road, Letterkenny, at 3.10am on Tuesday morning. The injured man was taken to Letterkenny University […]
Cassidy Brothers argue homeowners out of time
CASSIDY Brothers Concrete Products Ltd., the Donegal firm at the centre of the defective blocks scandal has lodged objections to homeowner lawsuits in the Commercial Court, citing the statute of limitations and the nature of the funding of the cases as part of their defence. The building materials supplier at the centre of the defective […]
Funeral of retired Kilmacrennan Parish Priest to take place today
THERE was sadness across Donegal following the passing of Very Reverend, Father Michael Conaghan at the weekend. Fr Conaghan passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny on Saturday. Born in 1935, he received his primary education in Castlederg National School and his secondary education in St Columb’s College, Derry. Advertisement He studied for the […]
An Gríanán Theatre present ‘When the Moon Spun Round’
Ireland’s leading Circus Company Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre have teamed up with the virtuosic traditional music company Ceol Connected to co-create a magical new show coming to An Grianán Theatre on Saturday at 11am. ‘When the Moon Spun Round’ will be presented to audiences in Ireland this Autumn, with performances across the country. Inspired […]
Farmers Alliance to hold first Letterkenny meeting
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL farmer who has set up a new political party to bring rural voices back into Irish politics is set to hold a meeting in Letterkenny over the coming weeks. Redcastle man Liam McLaughlin established the Farmers’ Alliance Group earlier this year as a result of fertiliser costs sky rocketing. Advertisement […]