DONEGAL County Council is to investigate the cause of repeated flooding in areas of Letterkenny such as Charlie Daly Terrace and Swilly View which has left residents living in fear of their homes being damaged. The issue was raised at Letterkenny Municipal District meeting by both Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh and Cllr Gerry McMonagle who both called for […]
Letterkenny roundabout named in honour of George Boal
LETTERKENNY’s Mountain Top Roundabout has been renamed in honour of local businessman George Boal. The new signs renaming the roundabout were unveiled by George and the Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. Speaking at the unveiling Councillor Kavanagh referred to the large contribution George Boal has made to the Mountain Top […]
‘We are not the big bad wolf’
THE Irish Farmers’ Association dairy representative for Donegal has said farmers want to be part of a climate change solution but fears the sector is being “wrongly scapegoated”. The agriculture sector accounts for 37 per cent of all emissions, according to new EPA data. It has been targeted with a reduction of 30 per cent […]
LYIT to host Ireland’s first hangover research seminar
IRELAND’S first Alcohol Hangover Research Seminar will take place in Letterkenny Institute of Technology this Friday. The event will bring together a panel of international experts to explore the behavioural, physiological, and psychological effects arising from an alcohol related hangover including the renowned Dr Joris Verster who is founder of the Alcohol Hangover Research Group. […]
Ex-soldier’s memorial to be reinstated
A plaque erected in honour of a former soldier is to be reinstated more than 30 years after his death.
Celebrations as two ‘Little Blue Heroes’ graduate
The event took place in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore and present were their extended families.
How to help children overcome impact of the pandemic
COVID-19 has had a ‘very real and lasting impact’ on children, according to a Donegal paediatric therapist.
Major flooding coming to a road near you
A leading climate research group has produced a series of maps detailing the harsh reality of how Donegal could be impacted by rising sea levels.
‘We’re not the big bad wolf’ – Donegal farmers
The agriculture sector accounts for 37 per cent of all emissions, according to new EPA data.
Former Cope building goes on the market
The former Cope supermarket in Burtonport is to be sold at auction.