DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for a significant new social housing development at Church Road, Falcarragh. The approved plans, which were lodged by applicants McHugh Bros, represents a major investment in local housing provision and will deliver a mix of high‑quality homes designed to meet the needs of families and community members in […]
SIPTU Donegal HSE Health Care Assistants’ industrial action postponed pending talks
A 24-hour strike involving Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support in Donegal, set for today, has been suspended after progress was made between HSE and SIPTU representatives regarding key dispute issues. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “The progress we have made following the public announcement of planned industrial action follows years of unresolved issues […]
Weather: Cold, dry and mostly sunny day ahead
TODAY will be cold, dry and mostly sunny with any lingering overnight rain and drizzle soon clearing this morning. Highest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees. Tonight will be very cold, with widespread frost and icy patches. Advertisement It’ll be a mainly dry night, apart from the odd wintry shower. While it will be mostly […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday morning, February 13
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael Doherty, Carrowreagh, Carndonagh Bridget Carr, Fanad Advertisement Paddy De-Ward, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey Edna Boyce, Newtowncunningham Gerald McFadden, Ramelton Paddy Coll, Creeslough Michael Doherty, Carrowreagh, Carndonagh The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael Doherty, Carrowreagh, Carndonagh. F93F6WR Predeceased by his loving wife Mary and his son-in-law […]
Donegal artists encouraged to prepare for launch of new BIA scheme
DONEGAL artists and creative practitioners are being encouraged to prepare for the launch of the new Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme. Practicing artists will be invited to apply for the scheme and 2,000 eligible artists will be selected to receive the payment of €325 per week. The payment will be for three years and will also […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead as heavy rain moves in
TODAY will be generally cloudy and wet, with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, with some spot flooding. It will be breezy with moderate to fresh north-easterly winds. Temperatures will be cold with afternoon temperatures of just 2 to 6 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly cloudy, wet and breezy for a time tonight with […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, February 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Bridget Carr, Fanad Paddy De-Ward, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey Advertisement Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs Edna Boyce, Newtowncunningham Gerald McFadden, Ramelton Paddy Coll Margaret Lake Joe McGroarty Isabel Greene Bridget Carr, Fanad The death has occurred of Bridget Carr (née Friel), Glinsk, Fanad. Ms Carr passed away peacefully at her home, at 101-years-old, […]
Gary Foy remembered for his positivity, warmth and generosity
WELL-KNOWN Ballybofey photographer and local football administrator Gary Foy has been remembered for having a spirit that radiated positivity, warmth and a desire to give back, at his requiem Mass on Tuesday. Gary (57), of Glencovitt, Ballybofey passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 6. Requiem Mass took […]
Community First Responders meeting to take place in Ramelton
A COMMUNITY First Responders meeting is scheduled to take place in Ramelton tomorrow, the first in the area in more than five years. Set to take place in the local community centre at 8pm, the meeting was organised by local man, and retired army medic, Paul Stevenson. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the […]
Sadness following the passing of Letterkenny man Billy Ramsay
A SERVICE of Thanksgiving will take place in Letterkenny today following the sad passing of local man Billy Ramsay. Mr Ramsay, of Ballyraine, passed away at his home earlier this week. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at 2pm today in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny followed by committal in Gortlee Cemetery. Mr […]