PLANNING permission is being sought for a new state-of-the-art retail-led development for Donegal Town centre in the coming months which will cost in excess of €10million to develop and will bring a boost of 400 jobs to the area. The proposed development at Milltown less than 500 metres from the Diamond, located on the site […]
Frustration grows over dumping in Gaoth Dobhair
THE COMMUNITY in Derrybeg has been left frustrated again over dumping at the local Bring Bank. Boxes full of rubbish were left beside the banks despite Donegal County Council confirming that the Litter Warden is monitoring the site on a weekly basis because of the ongoing problem. A spokesperson for the Council said: “The Mobile […]
500 jobs on the way
THE manufacturer of diabetes medication, Abbott is expanding their workforce in Donegal creating 500 jobs. The Donegal News can reveal that the jobs will be created over the next few years with the company, based near Donegal Town, also expanding their manufacturing in the US. A Spokesperson for Abbott said yesterday: “Due to the expansion […]
Road closed at Bridgend following crash
THE N13 road is closed at Bridgend following a road traffic collision this afternoon. The road is closed at the Three Flowers Pub and Restaurant. All traffic travelling to Derry from Bridgend is being diverted on to Whinhill Road (at 19th Hole Pub) to Birdstown Junction, to Muff and on to Culmore. Traffic coming […]
Meeting over health and safety concerns on Arranmore
A MEETING is taking place in the Council Offices in Dungloe tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss the serious health and safety concerns about road conditions on Arranmore Island. The meeting has been called by Islands Committee member, Cllr Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig and will be attended by Minister of State at the Department of Culture […]
Clerical changes for Raphoe Diocese
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the decision by Canon Dinny McGettigan, Parish Priest of Raphoe to retire after 53 years. Fr Eamonn Kelly, Administrator, Conwal and Leck will move to become […]
Gardai investigating credit card fraud
GARDAI in Letterkenny are investigating a fraud incident involving card transactions that took place at a retail premises on Paddy Hart Road on Wednesday and Thursday. A Garda Spokesperson told the Donegal News this afternoon: “No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are on going.” Meanwhile Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce issued an alert […]
€3.6 million spent on private ambulances at LUH
LETTERKENNY University Hospital spent over €3.6 million on private ambulances between 2011 and last year. The HSE released the figures which have been described as ‘outrageous’ by Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty who said the spend does not constitute value for money and that the money should instead have been spent purchasing and staffing new […]
Woman in her thirties taken to hospital after crash
A WOMAN in her thirties has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after a car crash this morning. The accident occurred at approximately 6am in the village of Annagry. Gardai in Bunbeg are investigating the accident which involved a single car. A Garda Spokesperson said: “A car lost control and collided with a pillar. A […]
Treasured pet goes missing after Errigal charity climb
A FAMILY is anxiously searching the townlands around Errigal after their treasured pet Oscar the dog went missing after a charity climb up the mountain last Thursday. Gael Bradbury, her 12-year-old son Rafe and Oscar the dog had been climbing the highest points in each county for charity. On Thursday at around 5pm just as […]