Some Donegal parents are suffering untold grief because their stillborn babies are not included on a national register, according to the Aontú political party. Aontú is submitting a Bill, for a second time, which would see all stillborn babies included on a national register irrespective of the length of their gestation or their weight. Currently […]
Mgr Kevin Gillespie to manage the Diocese of Raphoe
Gweedore native Monsignor Kevin Gillespie will manage the Diocese of Raphoe until Bishop Alan McGuckian’s permanent replacement is appointed by Pope Francis. A statement confirming the news has been issued by the diocese: ‘Following the transfer of the Most Reverend Alan McGuckian, SJ, to the Diocese of Down and Connor, which took effect on 19th […]
Armed gardaí taking part in Letterkenny operation
The Garda Armed Response Unit is currently taking part in an operation at a residential area off the Neil T Blaney Road in Letterkenny. Gardaí are conducting searches along a section of the River Swilly adjacent to the residential area. Further updates to follow.
Letterkenny pensioner fears carbon monoxide poisoning
By Jerome Hughes AN elderly woman living alone in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny fears she could be the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning and has accused Donegal County Council of ignoring her concerns. Approaching her 80th birthday in July, Brigid Barry’s quality of life is marred by her recent discharge from Letterkenny University Hospital, […]
Tata Consultancy Service to expand in Letterkenny
Tata Consultancy Services announced this week that new roles will be created at its Letterkenny centre in order to provide support for a major UK pension company. Nest, the UK’s largest workplace pension scheme, are expanding their long-standing partnership with TCS through a new customer service and care support operation. In a statement, TCS and […]
Letterkenny Tidy Towns hosting public meeting
By Paddy Walsh LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns is inviting the general public to come along to an open consultation meeting next week to allow them an opportunity to have their say and filter their suggestions and proposals into a three year plan. “This will give all residents of the town the chance to be directly involved […]
Donegal construction firm shortlisted for prestigious award
A well-known Donegal firm has made it to the final round of the 2024 Irish Construction Excellence Awards due to its work on the South Donegal Community Nursing Unit in Ballyshannon. Boyle Construction is a finalist in the ‘Project of the Year’ category, and the family-run company says a vote from the people of Donegal […]
Donegal Council needs a shake up: 100% Redress Party
Tomas Sean Devine has announced he’s seeking a seat on Donegal County Council in the June elections, running for the 100% Redress Party. The Letterkenny man, who is chairperson of the party, has described his selection as an honour. “For too long, the majority of our local councillors have been silent on the issues that matter […]
Family Referendum in Donegal: No 39,181 – Yes 9,669
Donegal has recorded the highest ‘No’ vote in the country during the Family Referendum. Despite a total electorate of 123,452, only 40% of eligible voters cast their ballots, with just 49,363 turning out in Donegal. A staggering 80.21% of voters in the county opted for ‘No’ in the Family Referendum, while only 19.71% were in […]
Shawn Cuddy honoured by Donegal County Council
Country music star Shawn Cuddy has been presented with a prestigious ‘Civil Honour’ certificate at a reception in the chamber of Donegal County Council. Organised by members of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, the reception on Tuesday was held in recognition of Shawn’s tremendous act of kindness, through his entertaining performances, to those residing in Donegal […]