DONEGAL’S only child counselling service is to remain open for the foreseeable future. Confirming the news today in a statement to the Donegal News, the HSE said following meetings with the HSE, Tusla and the Raphoe Diocesan Counselling Services an interim funding proposal has been agreed by all parties. “This proposal addresses the immediate issues that […]
After 25 years at An Grianán, Daithi exits stage left
By Paddy Walsh Back in the late nineties, the younger Daithi Ramsay established a comedy club in his home town of Letterkenny. And on one occasion, the deadpan delivery of Kevin McAleer packed them into the upstairs function room in the Orchard Inn. Advertisement And among the audience, a suitably impressed Deirdre McBride who had […]
Mica homeowners sough for survey
By Kate Heaney A survey launched this week by the University of Ulster is calling on people in Donegal and beyond to share their journey of despair, money worries, as well as resilience, as a result of their homes and businesses having defective building materials. The survey is specifically designed to assess the mental health […]
Ticket bought as a present wins Credit Union car draw
By Tommy Curran Lady luck was on the side of Michael T McCusland, Clonbara, Falcarragh when the ticket bought for him by his mother, Eillen as a Christmas present in the Comhar Creidmheasa Ghaoth Dobhair draw came out of the drum, scooping the top prize of a stylish Hyundai Kona Hybrid Car. The draw took […]
IFA hold AGM in Clanree Hotel
By Dionne Meehan THE Donegal Irish Farmers Association held their Annual General Meeting in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Monday evening. Among those to address the event were newly elected IFA President Francie Gorman and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD. Advertisement Newly elected officers on the night included Christine Friel […]
Blaney gets on the campaign trail for Europe
SENATOR Niall Blaney this week said he planned to be a conduit between the European Parliament and the people of the Midlands North West Constituency. The Fanad born senator is now on the campaign trail having been selected by the Fianna Fáil party to contest this EU Constituency in the June European elections along with […]
Theatre groups appeal for rehearsal space
by Louise Doyle SIX local performance groups who have teamed up in a desperate bid to secure safe rehearsal space within Letterkenny’s former courthouse have made a fresh appeal. Under plans, the historic building is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction. Advertisement But local theatre and drama groups are pleading with Donegal County Council […]
Cllr Donaghey to retire from council
WITH the announcement this week that Inishowen Fianna Fáil Councillor Rena Donaghey is to step down and not contest the June local elections that leaves just one remaining female councillor standing in situ. Independent Cllr Niamh Kennedy has confirmed that she will run in June to hold her seat in Killybegs. Sinn Féin’s Cllr Marie Therese […]
Donegal County Council wants to hear from rope thatchers
Have you got experience of rope thatching or of growing materials for thatching? If you do, Donegal County Council would like to hear from you. The council’s Donegal is open until Friday, March 8 and the implementation of the scheme over the past five years has highlighted the shortage of rope thatchers and the availability […]
Donegal County Council wins major award for beach accessibility project
Donegal County Council has been honoured with the prestigious All Ireland Community and Council LAMA Award for its project, ‘A Vision for Gold Standard Beach Accessibility’. The council has overseen major accessibility improvements at a host of popular beaches in the county, providing beach wheelchairs, mobility walkers and boardwalks at various locations. The council’s Chief […]