THE need for further safety measures at Kilmacrennan national school was raised at Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford MD meeting by Cllrs John O’Donnell and Cllr Michael McBride. The two separate motions were discussed together with Cllr McBride calling for flashing lights to be erected on the Trentagh side of Kilmacrennan National School to slow down the traffic […]
Fundraising auction raises whopping amount for Drumoghill Chapel
By Dionne Meehan ALMOST €70,000 was raised at a fundraising auction at the weekend which was organised in a bid to secure the future of St Columba’s Church in Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Considered by many as the “heart” of Drumoghill’s bright, caring and connected local community for almost 200 years, the building has fallen into a […]
Does Donegal need affordable homes?
DONEGAL County Council are launching a survey next month to establish the demand in Donegal for affordable homes. The online survey is being carried out on behalf of the Local Authority Affordable Housing Scheme. The scheme aims to help people on moderate incomes buy new homes at an initially reduced price. New homes under this […]
Most graveyards in Letterkenny are now full – Cllr Bradley
LOOKING ahead to a newly elected council in June, Letterkenny-Milford MD Mayor Cllr Kevin Bradley has called on the council executive to commit to working with the new council on the need for new graveyard space around Letterkenny. “Most graveyards are full and we have a very serious situation here at the moment,” Mayor Bradley […]
Raw sewage overflowing at College Park
THE overflow of raw sewage onto footpaths and roads at College Park and the surrounding area in Letterkenny is causing a health hazard, Cllr Gerry McMonagle told Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford MD meeting. A number of residents from local residents’ associations in the area were present at the meeting. The Sinn Féin councillor called on the council […]
Downings born priest gets Papal appointment
A DOWNINGS born priest has received a Papal appointment which will see him being responsible for seminaries and the formation of priests around the world. The Vatican this week announced that Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin has been appointed by Pope Francis to the position of adjunct under-secretary of the Formation Office of the Dicastery for the […]
Charlie Bird funeral: Daniel’s rosary beads brought to altar
CHARITY campaigner and former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird has been remembered as a national treasure at a service in Dublin to celebrate his life. The father of two died on Monday aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease, which he was diagnosed with in October 2021. During the service, the journalist’s five […]
Diarmaid Doherty appointed Editor of Donegal News
THE Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Diarmaid Doherty as its new Editor. The Letterkenny man, who has over 30 years’ experience working in local journalism, joined the company last year as News Editor. Diarmaid said he is extremely proud to have been appointed Editor. Advertisement “The Derry People and Donegal News […]
Letterkenny IFA make donation to the No Barriers Foundation
THE LETTERKENNY branch of the Irish Farmers Association donated €1,000 to The No Barriers Foundation this week. Raising the funds through their annual Dinner Dance, IFA Sheep Chairman, Adrian Gallagher said this donation is their way of “giving back”. Choosing the charity as they are “local” to Letterkenny, Adrian described the work they do as […]
Cost of living crisis forces a mother to steal groceries three times
A MOTHER of two young children experiencing financial difficulties because of the cost of living crisis was detected stealing groceries three times. The woman, aged in her 40s who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to three separate charges of theft at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. She is charged with stealing groceries from Aldi, Gortlee, on […]