THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is to lodge a revised planning application for an extension to the Donegal Hospice building in Letterkenny with the local authority imminently. The HSE had submitted an application to Donegal County Council to extend the duration of a previously approved planning permission for Donegal Hospice which expired on March 23. But […]
Days of broadband outages reported in the Lifford area
CONCERNS have been raised about broadband quality in Lifford following days of ‘significant outages’. The issue was raised at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District on Monday. Cllr Gary Doherty questioned if the Council was able to report the issues to the provider as the outages ‘are unacceptable.’ He said: “There have been significant […]
Garda Drugs Unit to receive first ever ‘detector’ dog
By Diarmaid Doherty A new specialised Garda ‘detector’ dog which is trained to detect drugs like cannabis and cocaine, is to be located in Donegal. The sniffer dog will be an important addition to the county’s Garda Drugs Unit with a dog handler also to be appointed. Advertisement The news was confirmed at a meeting […]
Popular DJ remembers friend Christy Dignam
THE passing of celebrated Aslan frontman Christy Dignam from cancer on Tuesday unleashed an outpouring of grief and memories from musicians and music fans all over Ireland. Locally, Strabane man and Highland Radio DJ Paul McDevitt, was privileged enough to call Christy Dignam a ‘friend.’ “I first met Christy about 20 years ago,” Paul recalled. […]
Sod turned on Lifford-Castlefinn greenway project
The turning of the sod on the Lifford to Castlefinn greenway has taken place and a contractor has been appointment for the project. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick McGowan, accompanied by Councillor Gary Doherty, Councillor Martin Harley and Councillor Gerry Crawford, turned the first sod on the 7.5km long greenway. The project […]
Temperatures set to turn cooler
By Róise Collins Temperatures are set to turn cooler from today onwards following a spell of scorching sunshine, Met Éireann has said. Andrew Doran Sherlock is a forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News he said temperatures are to reach between 19 to 22 degrees over the weekend with more frequent showers […]
Uisce Éireann investment continues in Clonmany
Clonmany, situated in Ireland’s most northerly peninsula in County Donegal, is set to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction programme as ageing water mains in Straid and Gaddyduff are set to get replaced this summer. The works will help put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Donegal man recalls incredible Iona voyage 60 years on
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL man who was a crew member on the Derry to Iona voyage has recalled the incredible experience 60 years on from the momentous journey. On June 9, 1963, after a week of rowing, a crew of 13 landed on Iona after completing the 100 mile journey in a 30 foot curragh, a simple canvas-covered […]
Bundoran benefits from continued investment in leakage reduction works
Beautiful Bundoran is the next stop on Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction journey as crews get ready to replace ageing water mains along Church Road. The works will put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals and visitors alike an improved confidence in the security of their water supply. Uisce […]
The Third Degree: Kerry artist’s special connection to Gaoth Dobhair
IN this week’s edition of The Third Degree artist Niall Naessens chats about his recent exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair, his family connection to the county and what inspires him in his work. Hi Niall, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I am from Dublin […]