By Róise Collins DONEGAL’S newest political party have expressed their frustration as they are still waiting for formal approval from the Electoral Commission. The 100% Redress Party are in the midst of becoming a registered party to act as a voice for those affected by defective blocks in Donegal and around the country. Advertisement They have […]
Raphoe residents delighted with ‘life-saving’ restoration of road
By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS of the Tops in Raphoe have expressed their thanks to Donegal County Council this week after major road works were carried out to fix a crater caused by recent flash floods. The road collapse, which was caused by July’s flash flooding, resulted in a partial collapse of a culvert. Advertisement The […]
Yellow high temperature weather warning for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a weather warning for Donegal as temperatures are set to soar in the coming days. Very warm and humid weather is forecasted for Thursday and Friday with daytime temperatures expected to be in excess of 27 degrees in many areas. Potential impacts of these conditions include heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions […]
Feature film looking for extras in Rathmullan
FILM production company, Abú Media are looking for extras to take part in a new upcoming family entertainment feature film, Fidil Ghorm, which will be shot in Rathmullan this September and October. There are a variety of extras needed for various roles. The film’s producers are Rathmullan native Pierce Boyce and Bríd Seoighe from Mayo. […]
Concerns defective block homeowners will be hit with new building levy
By Emma Ryan CONCERNS have been raised that a government levy on concrete products will push up building costs and house prices for those impacted by defective concrete blocks. The defective concrete products levy arises on the first supply of certain concrete products and came into effect on Friday, September 1. Advertisement The levy is calculated […]
Letterkenny businesses fear for ‘uncertain future’ as VAT increased
By Dionne Meehan and Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY hairdresser has voiced her concerns that the VAT rate increase has resulted in a sense of uncertainty among affected businesses. On Friday, the VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services increased from nine per cent to 13.5 per cent. Advertisement VAT was reduced in November 2020 as part […]
Disruption expected during roadworks on major Letterkenny road
By Emma Ryan MOTORISTS are being warned of potential traffic disruption in Letterkenny this week as the De Valera Road is set to close overnight, with one lane to be closed during the day. The road, between the Oatfield Roundabout and the Hospital Roundabout, is one of the busiest roads in the town. Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny Community Heritage Group to host exhibition in County Museum
THE Letterkenny Community Heritage Group are set to launch an exhibition in the Donegal County Museum tonight, Monday, September 4 at 7pm. The exhibition is being launched in a bid to celebrate the past 10 years and what they have achieved in that time. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the exhibition, a spokesperson […]
Final Organic Farm Walk on Horticulture and Tillage Farm in Donegal
The final in a series of IFA organic farm events will take place on the farm of Donald Logue, Craig, Muff, Co. Donegal (F93N832) on Wednesday, September 13 at 2pm. Donald Logue began the transition to organics in 2017 and now farms a horticulture and tillage operation. He produces a number of seasonal vegetable products […]
Days of Convoy railway remembered with new mural
By Róise Collins THERE was a great turn-out for the official unveiling of the new railway mural in Convoy this weekend. The mural painted by talented local artist Marty McDaid pays tribute to the town’s historic railway line, which ran from Strabane to Letterkenny. Advertisement The railway opened in 1909, and at the height of […]