by Kate Heaney CONCERNS are growing for the 8,200 children in Donegal who avail of early childcare as Ireland lags behind other European countries in providing this essential service, with many facilities having long waiting lists. Donegal currently has some 91 providers of early years care and despite 2023 seeing unprecedented investment in the sector, […]
Go-ahead for funpark after appeal over concerns
by Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a waterpark and funfair in Donegal following a third party appeal citing visual impact and traffic concerns. Donegal County Council had given the go-ahead for the development, which also includes amusement rides and slides, at the Astoria Ballroom, Astoria Road and Atlantic Way in Bundoran to applicant T Wilmot & Sons […]
Nineteen quarry cases at prosecution stage: Council
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council says 19 cases against local quarries are at prosecution stage or already in court. In the wake of the defective block scandal the local authority commenced a review of the 187 quarries registered with it since 2012. Advertisement During the course of its investigations, a further 42 cases had to be opened. […]
Low-temperature weather warning issued for Donegal
A low-temperature weather warning has been issued for Donegal as temperatures are expected to drop this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann warned of severe frost and icy stretches tonight and tomorrow morning. The impacts of the temperature dropping includes difficult travelling conditions, low temperature issues for vulnerable people and animal welfare issues. The status […]
More funds raised for Doctors Without Borders
ALMOST €9,000 has been raised for Doctors Without Borders following a number of musical performances. Rann na Feirste’s adopted son Harald ‘Mór’ Juengst was behind the beautiful Healing Hands for ‘Doctors Without Borders’ charity CD. It featured a selection of top class traditional and folk musicians and singers from Donegal. Advertisement Among them were Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Manus Lunny (Capercaillie) and […]
Two Donegal hideaways to open their doors for new TG4 series
THE talents of two Donegal architect brothers will feature on TG4 later in February, showcasing the county and two of its spectacular homes close to water. Tithe Cois Uisce will show two very different buildings designed by the MacGabhann brothers Tarla and Antóin and their talented team who are no strangers to winning architectural awards. […]
More than 300 Covid-19 related deaths in Donegal
THERE have been more than 300 deaths related to Covid-19 in Donegal, according to a new report from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. From March 1, 2020 to January 6, 2024 there were 339 Covid-19 related deaths in the county which has a mortality rate of 213 per 100,000. Nationally there were 920 fatalities involving the […]
Drop-in event to have your say on old Letterkenny courthouse
PEOPLE are being encouraged to attend a drop-in event to have their say on the future of the former Letterkenny Courthouse. Donegal County Council is inviting the public to get involved in developing the future plans for the old courthouse in Letterkenny, Justice Walsh Road, as an exciting tourist attraction by coming along to a drop-in […]
A life-changing year for Eric
By Dionne Meehan WITH 2023 now a distant memory for many of us, it was not a year that will be easily forgotten for Downing’s man Eric Roberts. From appearing on Netflix’s hit show ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ to stepping down from his job as a Special Needs Assistant, Eric’s showbiz career well and truly […]
€280,000 collected in parking fines over ten months
by Darragh Bermingham DONEGAL County Council collected more than €280,000 in parking fine payments in the first 10 months of 2023. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows that the local authority received payment of €281,453 in respect of 5,453 parking fines between January and October, 2023. Advertisement During the same period, Donegal […]