Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced the latest figures which show that nationally over €200 million has been disbursed through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, successfully returning 3,672 previously vacant or derelict homes to active residential use across the country. The figures also show that in Donegal, €17.4m has […]
Catherine Connolly understands regional imbalance and will be a voice for the North West if elected – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has said that Catherine Connolly has shown time and again that she understands the reality of regional imbalance and the need to build a fairer Ireland for communities too often left behind. Teachta Doherty said: “Catherine Connolly has spent her political life standing up for […]
Donegal GAA Hall of Fame Award Recipient 2025 announced
John Friel of of Urris GAA has been awarded the recipient of the 2025 Hall of Fame Award. Paying tribute online, Official Donegal GAA said: “We at Donegal GAA are delighted to announce that John Friel of Urris GAA has been awarded the recipient of the 2025 Hall of Fame Award. “John’s contribution to the […]
Mullan family inquest adjourned for a year
Criminal case into the matter listed for arraignment at Letterkenny Circuit Court this month
HSE Nursing Service unavailable on Tory Island on Sunday
Due to essential mandatory staff training, the HSE Nursing Service on Tory Island will be unavailable on Sunday, October 19. A HSE spokesperson said: “This is part of a planned programme of bespoke island nurse training called “ALERT Training”. The training, which focuses on the management of deteriorating patients, is mandatory for all Island Nurses […]
‘Carl was just so loved’
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A sponsored walk in memory of Carl Henderson is to take place, marking six months since the father-of-three died while climbing Errigal
Artist donates painting to hospital in gesture of thanks
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation for […]
New footpath works causing problems for passing motorists
LARGE vehicles are experiencing difficulties on parts of the Downings to Carrigart road where a new €500,000 footpath is being built, members of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council have been told. The issue was raised by Cllr. Liam Blaney who said there had been claims that the kerbing had narrowed the road too much. He added […]
Council to address Sprackburn Drive parking issues
A clampdown on illegal parking in the Sprackburn Drive area of Letterkenny is on the way. At Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh (pictured) said he had been approached by a number of residents about on-going issues in the area, namely parking on double yellow lines and also blocking entrances. He […]
Donegal team honoured for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities
WOODVALE Residential Service in Donegal has been awarded the Outstanding Teamwork Award at Praxis Care’s Annual Staff Awards, recognising their exceptional commitment to empowering the people they support, through meaningful collaboration and community engagement. Praxis Care, a leading Ireland and UK care charity, supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental ill health, helping them […]