WHEELCHAIR users will now be able to enjoy Bundoran’s Blue Flag. A beach wheelchair has been allocated to the seaside town. The chair, which has been modified for use on soft sandy surfaces, has been provided by Donegal County Council and will be available for booking on a daily basis throughout the summer season. Speaking […]
Conference to focus on dereliction in Donegal
THE issue of dereliction in Donegal is to be explored through a conference taking place in Letterkenny next month. The event, taking place on Friday July 22, will be officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Peter Burke. Other key speakers include Frank O’Connor and Jude Sherry from […]
Success of walking football prompts rematch
THEY say soccer is a game of two halves but a match in Letterkenny to kick off Men’s Health Week proved to be more than that. Thirty players made up the two teams of the ‘Hasbeens’ and the ‘Wannabes’, who did battle on the astro pitch at the community centre in a game of ‘Walking […]
Man in hospital after Letterkenny attack
A man remains in hospital following an attack in Letterkenny. It’s the latest incident in as many weeks.
Man left in hospital due to issues finding a suitable place to live
A man in his fifties with Down Syndrome has been unable to leave hospital due to difficulties finding a suitable place for him to live.
New Lifford hospital to be built on green field site
Lifford is to get a new 25-bed hospital it has been confirmed. The news that the hospital will be developed on a green field site comes after a request was made by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty for an update on plans for the hospital. Deputy Doherty has also learned that the cost and timeframe […]
Ulster Scots night at Monreagh Community Centre
A music historian and fiddler from County Down and a noted singing trio from Ramelton are among the guests at the latest ‘Night of Ulster Scots’ at Monreagh Community Centre in Carrigans this Thursday night. Nigel Boullier, who is from Bangor, will play some tunes from County Down and talk about links between the country […]
Organisers hail Donegal Rally a success
THE 50th Joules Donegal International Rally finished yesterday evening and was heralded a huge success by the organisers. The rally was won by Monaghan man Josh Moffett for the first time in his career. While residents in and around the Letterkenny area were plagued by revving car noises, this was not part of the rally […]
Letterkenny food bank to hold significant fundraiser
LETTERKENNY’S food bank is to hold a “significant fundraiser” to meet challenges being brought on by soaring fuel prices and a drop in donations. We Care Food Bank is currently supporting between 540 and 580 households in the region. Speaking to the Donegal News, Fintan McGrath, Public Relations Officer, We Care Letterkenny Food Bank, said […]
Shaun Doherty ordained a deacon
THE man who was the voice of Donegal for almost 30 years on Highland Radio was yesterday ordained a Deacon in St Paul’s Basilica in Rome. It is Shaun Doherty’s next step on the journey to becoming a priest. The ordination ceremony conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury was watched in Rome […]