by Louise Doyle MORE than 35 per cent of people living in a defective concrete home have experienced suicidal thoughts, according to findings from groundbreaking research. The study, which surveyed 393 adults living in defective concrete homes across Ireland, reveals alarming mental health consequences for individuals affected by the crisis. Advertisement It was conducted by PhD researcher Oisin […]
PARENTING: Town Park incident shows a lack of respect
In this week’s Parenting Column, Louise Flanagan writes about a recent incident in the town park
€26m for town centre projects
By Chris Ashmore LETTERKENNY is set to get a major €26 million plus face-lift that will see a number of high-profile projects being developed in the town over the next few years. Of this, €19.5m has been secured by Donegal County Council’s Regeneration and Development Team under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). Advertisement […]
Substantial damage caused to rowing boat
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after substantial damage was caused to a rowing boat in Dunfanaghy. The rowing boat was tipped over at Purt Lake causing substantial damage sometime between Thursday, February 20 and Thursday, March 6. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity or vehicles (diggers etc.) […]
Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]
Hot food truck in Ballybofey damaged
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Ballybofey after a hot food truck was damaged. The incident occurred at Chesnut Road between Sunday, March 9 at 11.30pm and 8am the following morning. The owner arrived on the Monday morning to discover that the door was open and the locks had been damaged on […]
Public consultation for Glenveagh National Park plan
A public consultation for Glenveagh National Park Draft Visitor Experience and Development Plan has been launched.
Teenagers responsible throwing eggs at house – gardaí
GARDAÍ say three teenage boys were responsible for throwing eggs at a house in Gortahork. They are appealing for information to the incident, which occurred at Ardsbeg on Saturday, March 8 shortly before 10.30pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Eggs were thrown at the roof and windows of a house in that area at that time […]
SF vow to stand with communities over water charges
Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have said that Sinn Féin will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce the domestic water charges by the back door, now or in the future. The Deputies made their comments following government kite-flying in the media that they are […]
Garda warning ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
GARDAÍ will be ramping up high visibility checkpoints across Donegal Division this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. They are urging motorists to drive safely, reminding them that 11 per cent of driving collisions happen the morning after a night out. A garda spokesperson said: “Plan ahead if you intend to go socialising over the weekend. Arrange […]