by Louise Doyle PLANS for a second phase major housing development in Letterkenny have been refused by An Bord Pleanála following objections by residents’ associations. Applicant PJ McDermott lodged plans in May 2023 seeking planning permission for phase two of a housing development consisting of a total of 188 residential units, comprising 160 houses and […]
Dog bite victim was training for marathon in America
“There was a lot of damage to muscle, tendons and the bite came very close to an artery.”
Balance of payments for farmers to commence this week
There is good news for farmers this week as Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that the balance of payments in respect of participation in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in 2023 are commencing this week. Commenting on the decision, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: “Payments will issue to 26,677 […]
Do you have an eye for a good photo?
By Evelyn Cullen Do you have an eye for a good photo and appreciate the hard work of volunteers in Donegal? Then get snapping, and if you enter your photos in the Donegal Volunteers Photography competition, which was launched this week, you could be in with a chance of winning a great prize. Volunteering in […]
Vacant Carrigart building burgled and graffitied
The burglary at ‘The Old Rectory’ occurred sometime between Wednesday, June 5 and Wednesday, June 12.
Period Dignity Initiative launched in Donegal
A Healthy Ireland Survey in 2022 reported 24% of women surveyed experienced at least one indicator of period poverty.
Information on Passat sought after Letterkenny burglary
Gardaí are appealing for dash cam footage after copper and a gas cylinder were stolen from a property in Letterkenny.
Road safety appeal ahead of Donegal rally weekend
“Keep the Race in Its Place” – urge gardaí and Donegal Road Safety Working Group
Fr Anthony Hartnett to be appointed to St Eunan’s
Newly ordained Fr Anthony Hartnett’s first appointment as a priest is to St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, it has been confirmed.
