DONEGAL Historical Society – one of the oldest in the country – has just published its 75th issue of the Donegal Annual. To mark the Decade of Centenaries, four contributors have written articles on the Irish revolution – Méadhbha Ní Bhaoill on Eithne Coyle and her contribution to the struggle for independence; Niamh Brennan has […]
Ombudsman says the State has violated children’s mental health
THE Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children has accused the State of what he has described as a “profound violation of children’s rights” regarding mental health and disability care. Dr Niall Muldoon made his feelings clear in a missive to the new Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster. In his letter, Dr Muldoon criticised the […]
Delight as missing Boxer dogs found safe
THERE is delight locally after two missing Boxer dogs have been found safe and well. The dogs, Ruby and Lexi, went missing from their Creeslough home earlier this week. Heartbroken owner Aiden McFadden launched a huge online appeal to help find his beloved family dogs. Advertisement It garnered huge support, with many people sharing a photograph […]
Ecumenical Prayer Service in Falcarragh
The theme for this year is: Living Heritage, which is defined as the practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next, and are still in use today. In keeping with the continued tradition the History and Folklore Committee of Cloughaneely will have an Ecumenical Prayer Service at the […]
Road closure on Crieve to Rann Road in Letterkenny
THE L1017/3 Crieve to Rann road will be closed on Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18 due to essential road works. Diversions will be in place.
Road closure on the Oldtown to Crievesmith road
THE L1044/2 Oldtown to Crievesmith road in Letterkenny will remain closed until 2pm today due to essential roadworks. Diversions via Newmills are in place.
Road works to take place in Milford this week
ROAD resurfacing works on the R245/14 Milford to Carrigart Road at Rossgarrow in Milford are set to take place tomorrow, Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18. Traffic Management will be in place both days.
Milestone reached as final turbine installed at Lenalea Wind Farm
A new wind farm project in Donegal could be fully operational by November, following the installation of its final turbine last week. Lenalea Wind Farm has reached a landmark milestone in its construction with the successful installation of its seventh and final turbine at the site located around 10k south west of Letterkenny. This milestone […]
Return of MacGill Summer School
By Róise Collins This week government ministers, European Commissioners, US congressmen, ambassadors, academics and economists, will all flock to the small rural town of Glenties, in south west Donegal. The MacGill Summer School was founded over 40 years ago to celebrate the memory of local writer, Patrick MacGill. Advertisement Since then the school has grown […]
Portnablagh nursing home residents to sing in national music performance
PORTNABLAGH nursing home residents will participate in a special national music performance to mark Nursing Homes Week 2023. The Music Speaks broadcast, to take place Monday, August 21, will encompass performances from over 100 nursing home residents from over 30 nursing homes. The broadcast will feature residents from Lake House Nursing Home in Portnablagh. Supported […]