by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman whose twins were born through IVF said that while she welcomes the first ever State funded treatment to help others, she said the “devil is in the detail” bringing eligibility into crude question. Marie Derelict and her husband Mark are proud parents to Katie and Naoise, who were born in 2021 following a difficult and […]
Extra facilities needed to stop queues at electric car charging ports
By Emma Ryan A RECENT Council meeting has heard that electric car drivers are having to spend hours queuing up to charge their cars due to the lack of infrastructure in Letterkenny. The issue was raised by Cllr Donal Coyle at last week’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. Advertisement He called on the council to invest in more […]
Second launch of new CD ‘Healing Hands’
A SECOND launch of the CD, ‘Healing Hands’ in aid of Doctors Without Borders took place last night at Leo’s Tavern. It follows on from the highly successful launch in Rann na Feirste on Sunday evening. It will be launched by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, of Altan. Advertisement A host of Donegal musicians have been brought […]
Fears rising TB levels are linked to growing deer population
By Róise Collins THERE are fears that the rising levels of Tuberculosis (TB) in animals in Donegal could be connected to the growing number of deer in the county. The concerns were raised at a recent meeting of Donegal County Council’s Agriculture committee by Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Councillor Michael McClafferty who renewed his calls […]
Plans for railway in Donegal on track
By Emma Ryan THE extension of the rail service to Donegal is officially on track following the publication of the draft All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Department of Transport and the Department for Infrastructure in the North published a joint draft report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review which aims to put communities across the island on […]
Call for additional signage at new one way system
By Emma Ryan LETTERKENNY councillors have called for extra signage to be installed at the new one way system at the Cathedral following issues with heavy goods vehicles. The problem has arisen since the works were finished on the new one way system at the Cathedral as drivers of heavy goods vehicles are advised not […]
Frontline garda numbers down since start of year
by Louise Doyle THE number of frontline gardaí working in stations across the Donegal division has fallen since the start of this year, according to latest An Garda Síochána staffing figures. There were 0.7 per cent less gardaí attached to stations in Donegal as of June 2023, when 436 gardaí were working in stations across the county. Advertisement This […]
Boil water notice for Inishowen lifted
Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council wish to notify customers supplied by the Inishowen West Public Water Supply and Carndonagh Mixed Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on Sunday, July 23 is now lifted with immediate effect. The notice was originally issued due to operational issues at the water treatment plant. The […]
Missing teenager found safe and well
A TEENAGER who was reported missing from Manorcunningham has been found safe and well. Gardaí have tonight confirmed that Stephen Boyle (14) has been located. A spokesperson for Gardaí said, “No further action is required. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.”
Warning of heavy rain and ‘localised flooding’ on Saturday
A YELLOW WEATHER warning has been issued for heavy rain in Donegal on Saturday. The warning, issued by Met Eireann, advises that frequent heavy showers on Saturday may lead to localised flooding. The warning comes into effect on Saturday morning at 9am and remains in place until midnight. The affected areas include Donegal, Leitrim and […]