AN event to celebrate learning through the Irish language will take place in Letterkenny this weekend. ‘Aonach na Gaeilge’, which is organised by Líonra Leitir Ceanainn, will offer the community an opportunity to find out about the benefits of Irish medium education. A variety of organisations will be in attendance, including teachers from local primary […]
Works to tackle flooding in Twin Towns to start in 2023
WORKS to address flooding issues in the Twin Towns will finally commence in February 2023, it has been confirmed. Irish Water are planning to install a new sewage network in Stranorlar, running from the Letterkenny road to the Chapel which will address the persistent problems with flooding in the area. Cllr Patrick McGowan met with […]
Swimming star Anna honoured at former school
GLENSWILLY National School have honoured former student Anna Hennessy with a reception at the school. Anna, a Team Ireland swimmer, competed in the Down Syndrome Swimming Championship earlier this year. She competed in eight categories in total, including four solos and four relay races, achieving three personal bests. Her former teacher Ms Gerdaline Galligan who […]
New report reveals high number of sexual offences
THERE were more than 760 sexual offences recorded in the north west region last year. New figures published by Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal there were 761 sexual offences in the north west region in 2021. Incidents of public order offences in the north west region were high, with 5,692 public order and other social […]
Donegal tops list of destinations for actively retired
DONEGAL is among the top favourite destinations for actively retired people to visit, according to a new survey. Ireland’s actively retired are estimated to be worth over €560 million to the Irish hotel industry with the average retired person spending €956 every year on hotel breaks here. The survey amongst almost 9,000 actively retired people […]
Letterkenny author pens biography on famous healer
BY her own admission, Letterkenny woman Maddeleana Merrigan was sceptical when it came to a person possessing healing powers. That changed when a good friend, crippled with inflammation in her knees, asked her to accompany her to see international acclaimed healer, Danny Gallagher. Having witnessed at firsthand a transformation in her friend’s well-being, Maddeleana wanted […]
Letterkenny road due to close for 6 weeks
High Road in Letterkenny will be closed for six weeks beginning January 9, 2023. Diversions via New Line Road/Glencar Road and Market Square/Main Street will be in place. De Valera Road, Main Street and Pearse Road will also be used for diversions. Advertisement Access to the upper part of High Road can be achieved via […]
McConalogue confirms €500 payment to support carers
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, today confirmed a €500 lump sum payment which will be paid this week to support almost 5,000 Donegal carers with the cost of living. Donegal has received one of the highest allocations. This payment is one of eight lump sum payments designed to […]
Motion declaring housing emergency to come before Dáil
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has announced the party will bring forward a motion in the Dáil this week to declare a housing emergency in the state. The motion also urges support for the upcoming Raise The Roof rally, to highlight how the housing crisis is devastating people’s lives. Teachta Ó […]
Donegal musician takes stand against World Cup
As the World Cup gets underway in Qatar today the controversy surrounding human rights issues continues to spark debate. The treatment of migrant workers and the LGBTQ+ community were among the issues highlighted by human rights groups in the run up to the tournament. Donegal musician Tommy Bonner was among those to take a stand when […]