by Chris Ashmore PLANS for a new council run cemetery in the Letterkenny area are moving forward – and a preferred site could be selected in the months ahead. The rapid expansion of Letterkenny over the past three decades has seen some existing graveyards running out of space. In particular, Conwal graveyard will soon be […]
Irish Coast Guard urges public to keep vehicles clear of slipways
The Irish Coast Guard is urging members of the public to respect vital emergency access areas following multiple instances of vehicles blocking the designated yellow box on the slipway at Downings in Donegal. Despite clear signage, vehicles have been found obstructing this critical access area — a zone that must remain clear at all times […]
Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of young Lifford woman
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A man pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death when he was arraigned at yesterday’s sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. Sean Connaughton, with an address in Dundalk, County Louth, was involved in a road traffic collision at Townparks, Lifford, on July 11, 2021, which claimed the life of a 34 year old […]
Police to question Donegal based priest about seven more offences
A DONEGAL based priest currently in custody on a charge of attempted sexual communication with a child has been released into police custody for further questioning. Fr Eddie Gallagher, 56, of Orchard Park in Lifford, is charged with attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between 2 April and 17 April of this year. He […]
Glenmaquin & District Group Water Scheme to hold AGM
Glenmaquin & District Group Water Scheme will hold its AGM on Monday, June 30. The AGM will take place in Glenmaquin National School at 8pm. Everyone welcome.
New autism room opened at Scoil Eoin Pól Loch an Iúir
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By Eoin Mc Garvey Scoil Eoin Pól, Loch an Iúir unveiled a new autism room on Wednesday evening dedicated to the memory of a young past pupil who died in 2008 from a brain tumour. Erin Logue of Loughanure was a student at Scoil Eoin Pól for just four short years. A son of Micheal […]
Bradley welcomes investment in offshore islands
DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has welcomed the announcement of funding totalling €53,100 for infrastructure improvements on Donegal’s offshore islands. The funding is part of a wider €828,000 investment in island communities by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. The investment, confirmed by Minister Dara Calleary TD, will support essential capital works […]
Finn Valley Men’s Choir at the Balor this weekend
FINN Valley Men’s Choir is currently rehearsing for their upcoming shows in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28. The choir, which was established in 2018, has performed in a number of venues across the North West. The choir has provided a meeting point through music for men in […]
No date yet for resumption of mining public inquiry
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THERE is still no timescale for the resumption of the public inquiry into controversial plans to open a gold mine in the North which could potentially impact cross-border waterways including the River Finn in Donegal. The proposed gold mine will be located outside Greencastle within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The inquiry got underway in January […]
Donegal woman leading calls on national climate action strategy
A DONEGAL woman is part of an independent body calling on the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy for national climate action. Michelle Murphy is a member of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission, which has published its first report, urging the government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy that places just transition at the […]