by Jerome Hughes A young couple, living in a caravan close to Letterkenny’s Polestar Roundabout, claim they are at breaking point in their quest to secure housing from Donegal County Council, just as temperatures plummet in the lead-up to Christmas. Sinéad Brown and Martin Reilly, together for 17 years, describe the past three months as […]
Fianna Fáil hold public meeting in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA Fáil held a community meeting in Ramelton Community Centre on Monday night which was attended by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Donegal County Councillor, Liam Blaney. The meeting, which was held for the Ramelton, Rathmullan and Drumhalla areas, updated the local community and the local parishes […]
Passing of well known Gaoth Dobhair pharmacist
THE death took place at his home on Saturday of Michael James Gallagher, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg. The former pharmacist, footballer, photographer, golfer and artist was born in Cotteen, Derrybeg on September 7, 1927. His parents were Micí the Cope Gallagher and Sarah Bhilly (née Gallagher). His father who was originally from Inishcaorach Island, moved to live […]
Local business man hoping his good deed will trigger a “domino effect”
By Dionne Meehan A KINDHEARTED Letterkenny businessman has offered to clean ten houses with defective blocks for free this Christmas. Peter Blake, founder of Peadar Jim’s Cleaning Services, has been in business for the past nine years offering services such as power-washing and guttering throughout the North West. Advertisement On his travels, Peter has witnessed […]
RSA and Gardai man morning checkpoint
by Kate Heaney GARDAI and staff from the Road Safety Authority were manning a checkpoint on the Derry to Letterkenny road on Tuesday morning, slowing Letterkenny-bound traffic for a short time. An initial glimpse approaching the checkpoint showed a man in a high-vis jacket wearing a balaclava, with just his eyes visible, a bit disconcerting, […]
Craft fairs this weekend
THERE are serveral craft fairs taking place in Letterkeny this weekend. Conwal Parish Church Craft Fair will be held on Saturday from 11am to 3pm in Conwal Parish Church Hall. There will be homemade crafts, baking and festive treats. Advertisement An Grianán Theatre’s annual Christmas craft and art fair is also taking place this Saturday […]
Health meeting cancelled due to industrial action
CURRENT industrial action by Fórsa saw Tuesday’s meeting of Regional Health Forum, West cancelled. Fórsa’s clerical and administrative members in the HSE have been engaged in a sustained action of non-cooperation since October 6. The industrial action is designed to maximise disruption for HSE senior management, but to minimise disruption to service delivery and service users. […]
Cold blast expected to hit
By Dionne Meehan Met Éireann has issued a moderate yellow weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are expected to plummet this evening. With very cold temperatures likely to fall below -3 in many areas, frost and ice will cause hazardous travelling conditions. Advertisement This weather warning comes into effect this evening at 6pm and it is expected […]
Temperatures in Donegal set to drop to -3 tomorrow
Met Éireann have issued a moderate yellow weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are expected to plummet tomorrow evening. With very cold temperatures expected to fall below -3 in many areas, frost and ice will cause hazardous travelling conditions. This weather warning comes into affect tomorrow, Thursday, November 30 at 6pm and it is expected […]
Former Donegal News reporter witnesses Dublin riots aftermath
By Callum McGuigan A TYRONE man who witnessed the aftermath of the worst violence seen in Dublin for years has spoken of the charred vehicles strewn on the city centre streets. The riots on Thursday night occurred hours after three children and a school care assistant were injured in a knife attack in the capital. […]