REGISTRATIONS in Donegal for this year’s Darkness into Light are up compared with the last time the event was held in 2019. Pieta’s flagship fundraiser will make a return on Saturday, May 7, following a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions. Last year with restrictions still in place, participants instead completed a 5km run or […]
Music marathon to help woman after fire
A unique fundraiser will be held this evening to raise funds to support a Glenties woman after her home was destroyed by a fire last month. A 24-hour-music marathon is being held in The Highlands Hotel to support Breezy Kelly who had been living in a cottage in Gortnasillagh until it went up in flames […]
The importance of creating space in your life for Irish
The importance of creating space in your life for Irish is the message Caitlín Ní Bhroin, the recently appointed language planning officer for Cloich Cheann Fhaola, is hoping to spread in her new role. Growing up in Machaire Rabhartaigh, Caitlín has always been surrounded by strong Irish speakers and credits her mother for instilling an […]
Increasing importance of first responders highlighted
THE life-saving role of community first responders and their vital importance in a rural area has been heard. Around 30 people attended a public meeting in Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham, on Tuesday night, to explore the potential of setting up community first responders (CFR) in the area. A CFR provides crucial care within a set radius […]
More than 2,600 on social housing waiting list
THERE are now more than 2,600 people on the social housing waiting list in Donegal. The latest figures from Donegal County Council show there are 2,663 people waiting which includes those on the transfer list. The Letterkenny Municipal District has the highest with 1,064 people on the waiting list in this area. The majority of […]
Principal highly impressed by Ukrainian students
A LETTERKENNY principal has been highly impressed by the ‘unbelievable resilience’ shown by Ukrainian students as they settle into Errigal College after fleeing their war-torn country. Nineteen Ukrainian students who are living in McGettigan’s Hotel in Letterkenny started school at Errigal College recently. The students and their parents visited the school for a welcome reception hosted by the […]
Support for mica families in libraries
EXTRA supports are being made available at libraries in Donegal to help mica homeowners with their applications for the redress scheme. The difficulties many applicants are experiencing filling out their paperwork was raised by Cllr Martin McDermott at the monthly meeting of the Council. He was told that in addition to the staff already in […]
Gardai to tackle drug-driving over Easter
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are ramping up operations and resources ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. It comes as a joint warning has been issued by An Garda Siochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), urging people to act responsibly on the roads. Donegal Road Safety Working Group has also implored people to have patience […]
Town Plan not ready to go out to public consultation
THE LETTERKENNY Town Plan is not yet ready to go out to public consultation as a number of environmental reports have to be carried out. A number of proposed changes to the plan were put forward at last week’s county council meeting when the draft plan was being considered by members. One of the biggest […]
Investigation launched into fatal house fire
Gardai are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Doochary this afternoon. The body of a woman is her eighties was discovered at the premises. The Fire Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire at approximately 4.30pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Garda press office said: “The body of a female, aged in […]