WITH over 25 per cent of the population in Donegal living within the Gaeltacht, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Day Care Centre in Gaoth Dobhair plays a vital role in providing dementia-specific care in the region. First opened over 20-years-ago, the centre is one of over 40 Alzheimer Society of Ireland Day Care Centres now […]
Call for Council to stop using coal mix to fix potholes
A local Councillor has urged the council to stop using coal mix to fix potholes as ‘everyone knows it does not work.’ Cllr Michael McMahon said the county has accumulated a lot of potholes during the recent cold snap and called for the new specialised pothole repair machine to be put in action. He says […]
Gardaí warn against bailiff mail scam
A SCAM email purporting to be from a Bailiff service has emerged. Gardaí have this week said they are aware of the latest scam, where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from a Bailiff service. The correspondence states that an outstanding debt payment is due to a Bailiff Service and that failure to do […]
Hospital campaign to hold meeting in Letterkenny
FOLLOWING on from last month’s National Day of Action at Letterkenny University Hospital a meeting will take place at Dillons Hotel on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30pm. All are welcome on the night, especially representatives of staff, patients and public representatives to help plan the next steps for the Hospital Campaign. Chairperson of the campaign […]
Inishowen choir to join forces with Donegal Chamber Orchestra for concert
The Donagh Choir from Inishowen will be joining forces with the Donegal Chamber Orchestra at a concert in Conwal Church in Letterkenny on Sunday, February 19, at 3pm. The concert will also feature soloists Danielle Kelly (soprano) and Seán McConologue (tenor). On the programme will be works by Haendal, Mozart and Bach, as well as […]
Extra supports put in place to help Ukrainian students
DONEGAL ETB has made two new appointments in a bid to support Ukrainian students. Creeslough native Ms Rosaleen Harkin has been appointed as the Donegal Regional Education and Language Team (REALT) Coordinator and Mr Lochlainn McCool has been appointed as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Schools Support Officer. The REALT team, with Ms Liz […]
Donegal’s newest millionaire claims €1m Lotto prize
DONEGAL’S newest millionaire has claimed their prize. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, scooped €1 million in Friday’s special EuroMillions raffle draw. The player purchased their winning ticket on the day of the draw in Burnfoot Service Station in Grianian Vale, Burnfoot and on Tuesday, they claimed their life-changing prize. Advertisement Store owner, Mary Tourish […]
Special meeting for co-option
THE nephew of retired councillor Ian McGarvey will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement on Monday. A special meeting of Donegal County Council is set to be held in Lifford at 11am. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council during the special Council meeting, while a […]
‘Council is not taking modular home issue serious enough’
A Letterkenny councillor has claimed the Council is not taking the issue of alternative accommodation and modular homes for defective block homeowners serious enough. Cllr Gerry McMonagle submitted a motion calling for the Council to submit a proposal to the Department of Housing calling for the introduction and use of modular homes to house those […]
Easing of Covid restrictions sees parking fines double in Donegal
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions saw parking fines almost double in Donegal in 2022, it has been revealed. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that Donegal County Council issued 2,712 fixed charge penalty notices in 2021. In the first 10 months of 2022, the local authority issued a whopping 4,237 fixed charge […]