The border village of Killea has received a massive boost with the completion of a brand new community park.
Letterkenny man raising profile of appliance repairs
A Letterkenny man is part of a drive to find a new generation of appliance repair technicians.
Covid-19 vaccines available from a number of pharmacies
Many pharmacies nationwide offer a trusted and confidential Covid-19 vaccination service for people aged 12 and over.
Anxiety levels rise as people face making decisions
A Raphoe pharmacist has said she has seen a rise in the number of people struggling to cope in the aftermath of lockdowns.
The Waterboys to play Donegal gig
ROCK legends The Waterboys will perform in Donegal on Halloween night as part of the inaugural Fómhair Festival. Presented by ACE Promotions and Seán Ógs, Gaoth Dobhair, the show is the first of several taking place over nine nights. These include five headline ‘Live at the Big Top’ concerts being held at the Big Top […]
Plans lodged for new tourist accommodation in Ramelton
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for the development of tourist accommodation within the curtilage of a protected structure in Ramelton. Applicant Lee Gooch submitted the plans on July 19 for the proposed development on Guild Hall, Castle Street. It comprises alterations to the existing two-storey house facing Castle Street including insertion of […]
Redevelopment on the horizon for Lifford’s Main Street
AN overhaul of Lifford’s Main Street could be on the cards with three buildings in line for possible redevelopment. A former gambling arcade is to become a bookmakers following the granting of planning permission while a second amusements and an old cinema are up for sale. Boyle Sports has been given the go ahead to […]
‘I trust parents to do the right thing’ – Fr JJ Duffy
A Donegal priest says he trusts parents to put their child’s safety first as he proceeds with First Holy Communions tomorrow (Sunday). Some parish priests across the county are holding First Holy Communions and Confirmations despite Government guidelines advising against such religious events. Last week Diocese of Raphoe Bishop Alan McGuckian said Holy Communions and […]
Woman dies after falling from bus
A woman has died after falling from a bus at Barnesmore Gap. The tragedy occurred at 3.45pm yesterday. Gardaí say a female passenger in her late 20s was seriously injured when she fell from the moving bus and was struck by a passing vehicle. The injured woman was airlifted by helicopter to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. […]
Crumbling mica block narrowly misses ten-year-old
A TEN-year-old girl had a lucky escape after almost being hit by a mica block while cycling around her home in Killygordon. Niamh Moore narrowly avoided injury when a quoin came off the side of the house and landed less than a foot away from her. Niamh’s parents Aisling Coyle and Barry Moore built their […]