By Emma Ryan AN AREA of Burtonport that has been completely transformed by the regeneration of an historic building and an overgrown lake to develop glamping pods is providing a much needed boost for the seaside village. The Wheelhouse Pods, owned by John Reilly, is one of Donegal’s newest glamping sites and one that is aiming to breathe […]
Rathmullan restaurant reopens after 10 years
By Emma Ryan A UNIQUE restaurant with some of the best views in the country has opened its doors after being closed for over 10 years. The Waters Edge Restaurant in Rathmullan reopened to the public yesterday with the creation of around 20 new jobs and a new offering to the busy seaside town. Advertisement […]
Appeal for premises to facilitate face to face mica counselling
by Louise Doyle AN organisation rolling out free online counselling in Donegal for those impacted by defective blocks is calling on healthcare facilities with spaces available to rent to make contact in order to offer face-to- face sessions. MyMind is extending free counselling, psychotherapy and psychological support sessions to those whose homes have been damaged by the use of concrete containing […]
Painting by Donegal artist honouring George Bernard Shaw unveiled
A NEW painting by Donegal artist Mark McFadden was unveiled in County Kerry this week to commemorate the 167th anniversary of the birth of playwright George Bernard Shaw. The unique palette knife oil painting of Shaw has been unveiled at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney. Crafted over a 12-month period and standing at an impressive 5 […]
‘I kind of fell into being The Country Boy a bit by accident’
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree Tommy Rosney, The Country Boy reflects on settling in Letterkenny, how he became a radio presenter and his passion for music. Hi Tommy, thank you for doing this interview. How are things with you? Thanks Paul. Well my knee’s killing me and I have a bit of diabetes, […]
Hylda is ‘hanging up her Boots’
by Paddy Walsh Hylda Culbert says she is “hanging up her Boots”! The popular Letterkenny woman has vacated her post at the Main Street branch of the Pharmacy and was the subject of a special retirement reception last Thursday where colleagues, family, friends and customers gathered to acknowledge her contribution to the store. Standing in front […]
East Donegal begins to recover after weekend’s flash flooding
By Róise Collins HOMES and businesses across East Donegal are recovering from the flash flooding that ravaged local towns at the weekend. Ten commercial premises and eight domestic properties were affected while some roads were ripped up during the worst of the flooding. One of the homes hit was that of Michael Laird in Raphoe. Advertisement […]
Council say flooding incidents are becoming an all too common occurrence
By Diarmaid Doherty SENIOR officials in Donegal County Council say the devastating incidents of flooding in parts of East Donegal at the weekend are becoming all too common, and warned they could occur again in any part of Donegal, at any time. Flash-floods on Saturday evening left homes and businesses in Raphoe, Castlefinn, Convoy and […]
Local travel agents issue advice on Rhodes wildfires
By Emma Ryan AS devastating wildfires continue to sweep across Rhodes, two Donegal travel agents have issued advice to anyone who has been affected by the fires. A lengthy heatwave and temperatures reaching over 40 degrees have resulted in an outbreak of fires across islands in Greece, with the blaze in Rhodes leading to more than […]
Residential vacancy rate more than double the national average
By Róise Collins DONEGAL’S residential vacancy rate is more than double the national average and is currently sitting at ten per cent, according to a new report published this week. The GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report revealed that Donegal has the fourth highest residential vacancy rate in the state and is way above the national average of four […]