A Letterkenny councillor has said the town’s ongoing traffic problems could be eased if a ‘park and ride’ system was introduced for daily commuters. Lengthening traffic queues at different locations around the town have long caused frustration for road-users, with the problems at their worst during the morning and evening rush times. But Cllr. Donal […]
Fundraiser launched after tragic death of young Donegal woman in America
A FUNDRAISER launched to bring home a young Donegal woman who passed away in North Carolina has raised over $10,000. Donegal native Leanne Stapleton passed away after she suffered a cardiac arrest just two days before her 40th birthday and was placed on life support for 14 days. The mother of one had battled throughout her […]
Popular Tory Island art gallery to reopen
A COLLECTION of artwork spanning three generations is to be showcased at the re-opening of the popular Gailearaí Dixon on Tory Island next weekend. Tory based artist Nóirín Meenan has been busy restoring the gallery which closed over five years ago. Her vision was to celebrate the work of both past and present artists. This […]
New book detailing the history of Manorcunningham to be launched
by Kate Heaney A FASCINATING history of the Manorcunningham area, collected by pupils of Scoil Phroinnseas Naofa, Magherabeg over more than 20 years is published in a book which will be launched next Thursday, June 1 at the school. ‘Our Place, Our Space, Our Location’ is a collection of stories and personal reflections which captures the […]
Calls to widen busy Gaoth Dobhair road
LOCALS are calling for one of the busiest roads in Gaoth Dobhair to be widened ahead of the summer season. In recent years Donegal County Council had resurfaced and widened the sides of part of the Magheragallon road from the GAA Pitch up towards Middletown. But locals are now calling to finish the other part […]
Pensions, investments and making savings
In this week’s Third Degree Paul sits down with Pascal Curran, Director of Advice First Financial to talk about pensions, the investment opportunities being most talked about right now and tips on saving. Hi Pascal, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Hi Paul, thanks for the invite, I […]
Call for government to address €28m loss to Pelagic sector
THE Irish Fish Producers Organisation has issued a call for urgent funding for the pelagic sector, to address the loss of €28m from Brexit’s impact. Killybegs based IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell criticised the failure to implement measures amounting to €29m for pelagic fisheries, such as mackerel. He said, “It’s nearly two years since […]
Relay for Life – it’s about much more than just raising money
RELAY for Life Donegal takes place this year from 5pm on Saturday, June 3 to 5pm on Sunday, June 4 at the ATU Donegal Campus in Letterkenny, with registration for survivors and caregivers now open. Relay for Life is a 24 hour event at which funds are raised for the Irish Cancer Society, but it […]
Overseas recruitment campaign continues to tackle nurse shortages at hospital
by Kate Heaney A DISCREPANCY regarding the number of nurses short at Letterkenny University Hospital was raised at this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum by its Chairman Cllr Gerry McMonagle. While Saolta were suggesting there were 23 vacancies in nursing between the Emergency Department and Surgical, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) claimed […]
An Grianan to host an evening of entertainment in aid of Donegal Hospice
An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny will be the setting for a concert on Friday, June 9 which is being organised by broadcaster, author and chaplain the Rev Jim Lamont. With a line-up of popular local artists it promises to be an entertaining evening of easy listening music, amusing stories and “good craic”, along with some […]