Plans to demolish parochial house refused by Council


by Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL County Council has refused a planning application which sought permission to demolish the parochial house in Kilmacrennan. The application had been submitted by Fr Paddy Dunne, the former parish priest, on behalf of Kilmacrennan parish. Advertisement Fr Dunne had told the Donegal News that plans to demolish the former priest’s home […]


Concerns raised over Tory Island recycling facility


TORY islanders have raised concerns regarding the island’s recycling facility. Local residents have reached out to independent Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig asking when the recycling will be taken off the island. They have complained that the skip on the island is currently full with a large amount of household electrical items. Advertisement The councillor […]


Mario Rosenstock to perform ‘best show yet’ in Letterkenny


BY DIONNE MEEHAN MARIO ROSENSTOCK is set to make a return to Letterkenny this week with his “best show yet” Gift Grub. Gift Grub is coming to the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, June 30 for a two hour show that he promises will be “action-packed” and “laugh filled”. Advertisement The brand new show has […]


Stolen vehicle later found abandoned


GARDAí have made a fresh appeal to car owners after the theft of a car in Letterkenny which was later found abandoned with damage caused to the ignition barrel. On Sunday, June 25 at 2.50am, gardaí in Letterkenny were alerted to the fact that a car appeared to have been abandoned at College Park, Letterkenny. Gardaí […]


Milford clubhouse ransacked


GARDAÍ in Milford are appealing for information after the kitchen of the sports clubhouse in Milford was broken into and ransacked. The kitchen was covered with various substances such as coffee, milk and washing up liquid during the incident, which occurred at the grounds used by the GAA, soccer and athletic clubs on the Moyle […]


Answers sought over NowDoc future


OUTGOING Chairman of the Regional Health Forum West, Cllr Gerry McMonagle asked Tuesday’s meeting for an update on where the review of the NowDoc Service for Donegal is currently at. Cllr McMonagle told the meeting there were a lot of concerns from patients, service users and staff. “The answer given raises more questions than answers. […]


Passport delays are a huge issue for people this year again – Pearse Doherty TD


Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has warned about significant delays in issuing and renewing passports. His warning comes after Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Matt Carthy TD met with the passport office recently. Teachta Doherty said as we enter into the summer months, his office has seen a huge increase in numbers of people finding that passports are […]


Severe Asthma Clinic in Letterkenny University Hospital transforming lives of patients


THE Severe Asthma Clinic in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) which is changing the lives of people with the condition, has featured on a RTE television show into hospital innovations. The LUH run clinic offers novel therapeutics and treatment for people in the region suffering from severe asthma. The treatment involves an injectable biological infusion which dramatically […]


Mothers’ Union present handmade gifts to hospital


DERRY and Raphoe Mothers’ Union have presented beautiful handmade items to Altnagelvin Hospital’s Emergency Department and Maternity Wards. The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) gratefully acknowledges a kind donation of beautiful handmade items from Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union. The group have provided 274 emergency wash bags and 1,241 hand crafted items […]


New outdoor play area for Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Carrigans


THE pupils of Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Carrigans are enjoying a new multi-purpose outdoor play area which has recently been installed in the school grounds. The fabulous new outdoor play area was funded by the school’s very active Parents’ Association and provides a welcome new facility for the pupils to play in during the […]