FOLLOWING a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Carmel Doherty from Manorcunningham is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards. Established to shine a light on those individuals who make Ireland a better place with their selfless acts and inspirational deeds, Carmel stood out […]
Triple surprise for one Falcarragh farm
WHILE farming can be challenging and difficult, it can also throw in an odd surprise too as one Falcarragh couple found out. Manus and Margaret Gallagher, from Rocktown, got “the surprise of their life” when they discovered their cow Rocky had given birth to triplet calves on Monday night of last week. Speaking to the […]
Proposed Graffy wind farm turned down by planners
LAST week the Donegal News reported on lengthy discussions at the November plenary meeting of Donegal County Council to review the objectives and policies within the County Development Plan for wind turbines. Many councillors spoke on how the county has reached “saturation point” with wind turbines and there was unanimous support for amending the plan […]
Additional walk-in vaccination clinics in Letterkenny
As a result of the closure of the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre on Wednesday and the cancellation of walk-in clinics, additional booster vaccine clinics have been arranged for Friday. Letterkenny Walk-in Clinic for Booster Vaccine for those aged 60 to 69 Friday 10 December, 12.30pm to 5.15pm. For people who had their second dose on or […]
Town Centre First Plans for Milford
MILFORD is one of 26 towns across the country included in the first ever Town Centre First Plans. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announced details of the funding which will be key to tackling dereliction and revitalising town centres. Funding of €100,000 will be provided to each of 26 towns for […]
Missing person found safe and well
A woman reported missing from her Letterkenny home on Thursday last has been found safe and well. Gardai and the woman’s family, concerned for her welfare, joined an organised search led by Donegal Search and Rescue over the weekend. However, shortly after 5pm this evening Gardai confirmed that the missing person was located safe and […]
Feena’s foxy idea celebrates first anniversary
A LETTERKENNY school teacher who started a small arts and crafts business while on maternity leave last year has celebrated the first anniversary of her company. The Arty Fox, which is run by Feena McBride, makes seasonal craft boxes for children, entertaining them with something worthwhile rather than a screen! One of her boxes featured […]
Broadcasting to the world from Letterkenny hills
A LETTERKENNY pensioner’s love of music has led to him taking up a regular slot on a global radio station. Hugh McLean (76) has a three-hour Monday night slot on Donegal Bay Radio which plays a wide range of American and Irish Country music, as well as classic hits and golden oldies. The station is […]
Letterkenny man raises more than $620K ‘Down Under’
A LETTERKENNY man raised more than half a million dollars to help treat and prevent blindness in Third World countries when he ran a marathon blindfolded last weekend. Mike Toner from Middle Road, Ballyraine, raised $620,000 for the Fred Hollows Foundation in his latest fundraising event in Melbourne on Saturday. The money will restore the […]
Sharp rise in planning applications
THE number of planning applications lodged with Donegal County Council has soared by 500 in the past year. New figures show that where in 2020 the local authority handled 2,096 planning requests, by the end of this year it expects to have dealt with 2,580. Planning applications have increased more or less year on year […]