By Rebecca Crockett OVER half of students in Donegal say they have been affected by poor transport links across the county, according to a survey by the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) on Tuesday. The survey asked 470 students across Donegal about their opinions on transportation in their area with 54.1 per cent of respondents […]
Much loved Dungloe sporting figure retires after almost two decades
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL Sports Partnership’s Chief Executive is set to retire at the end of the month after 18 years of service. Dungloe man, Myles Sweeney, has spent almost two decades evolving Donegal Sports Partnership to where it is today. Advertisement When Myles began the role in 2006 after a lengthy career with Donegal […]
Call for more rural routes to be gritted
COUNCILLOR Declan Meehan called on Donegal County Council to include rural public transport routes in the winter gritting programme in order to ensure “an efficient and dependable public transport system for those areas serviced by a licensed provider, whether through Local Link or private providers”. The councillor told members that with the dearth of taxis in the […]
Culture Night 2024: A Celebration of Arts, Heritage, and Community
TAKING place on Friday, September 20, Culture Night is ‘One Night For All’, with events taking place across Donegal. This year’s event promises some of the most exciting and exclusive programmes to date. Donegal County Council Arts Officer, Traolach Ó Fionnáin said it’s a night where the whole community comes together to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday, September 14
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Mary McGrath, Farland View, Moness, Burt -Eric (Kurt) Brundin, Strabane and formerly of Vancouver Advertisement – Annie Walsh, Loughanure and Cloughwally – John McGinley, Fanad – John Ferry, Dunkineely – James Blaney, Louth and Rathmullan – Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties – Philip […]
Uisce Éireann urges Letterkenny residents to conserve w
Uisce Éireann is urging customers in Letterkenny, especially in the elevated areas of Bomany, Newmills, Roughan, and Drumanaught, to conserve water as reservoir levels remain under pressure due to high demand. This has led to intermittent water supply issues in certain regions. “We are appealing to customers in the Letterkenny area to conserve water to […]
Join the ‘Big Splash’ tomorrow for Aware
National mental health organisation Aware has announced the second annual Big Splash for Aware, urging people all over Ireland to come together for a swim or ‘dip’ on Saturday, September 14 in support of mental health. Participants are invited to take part at their favourite swimming spots. With 53 per cent of adults in Ireland […]
‘Delivery’ needed to tackle dereliction in Letterkenny’
By Kate Heaney THE state of cordoned off buildings and dereliction on Letterkenny’s Main Street saw questions raised by a number of councillors at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford MD meeting. Members Donal Coyle, Ciaran Brogan, Jimmy Kavanagh and Donal Mandy Kelly had all tabled motions to find out what was being done to resolve the issue and […]
IN PICTURES: St Eunan’s College reunion
ST Eunan’s College was the venue on Friday last as the class of 1966- 71 finally got to hold their reunion, which was postponed due to Covid-19. Eunan Gallagher (Carrigart) led the team of Eamon Mc Nulty, John Boylan and Denis Mc Caffrey as they gathered past pupils from afar: Paddy Hegarty (San Francisco), Seamus Diver (New […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, September 12
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties – Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore Advertisement – John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny – John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal – Bridget Cassidy (née Gormley), 5 Evish Grove, Strabane – Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely – Susan […]