THE owner of a Donegal animal sanctuary says he hasn’t given up on rescuing two bears from Russia. Killian McLaughlin, owner of Wild Ireland, has been working to bring Buu and Tiopa from Dagestan for over a year. With the subsidence of the pandemic it had looked like transportation of the animals might be possible. […]
Donegal man brings mother and children from Ukraine
A DONEGAL man has spoken of his heartache and pain watching thousands of refugees cross Ukraine’s western borders. Paul McGlinchey from Letterkenny was in Beregsurany, a Hungarian village near the Ukrainian border, yesterday. Paul and his wife Inga, who had just arrived from Budapest, made the trip to the Ukraine border to collect their friend […]
From public houses to just houses?
DONEGAL’S abandoned pubs could be given a new lease of life following a change to the planning laws. Since 2018 owners of vacant commercial properties have been able to convert their buildings for residential use without the need for planning permission. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has now extended the legislation to include former pubs. Advertisement […]
Lifford in line for major development
A combination of housing, commerce and sports facilities are to be built as part of a major development in Lifford. Upwards of 40 acres of land just off the main Letterkenny road close to the Applegreen service station have been ringfenced for the scheme. An update on the plans is expected to be provided to […]
Progress on plans for Red Hugh statue in Lifford
PLANS to erect a statue of Red Hugh O’Donnnell in the Diamond, Lifford, are moving forward in tandem with Valladolid in Spain, with the expectation it could be in place within two years. That is according to Eddie Crawford who set up the ‘Red Hugh O’Donnell. The Fighting Prince of Donegal’ Facebook page which now […]
Gardai investigating fatal house fire in Glenties
GARDAI are treating a fatal house fire near Glenties overnight as a ‘tragic accident’. Gardaí were alerted following reports of a house fire in Glenties shortly after midnight. “Fire services extinguished the fire and suspected human remains were located inside the property. Advertisement “At this time, Gardaí are treating the incident as a tragic accident. […]
Funeral on Friday of Raphoe crash victim
THE funeral will take place on Friday of Theresa Hepburn (nee Peoples) following her tragic death in a road incident. Ms Peoples died on Monday after being struck by a vehicle in Raphoe on March 2. Formerly of the Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Ms Peoples will be laid to rest in New Leck cemetery following Requiem […]
Over €2M in funding for Donegal Islands Roads Projects
A total of 14 road projects are being funded on Árainn Mhór, Toraigh, Inis Bó Finne and Gabhla. The announcement follows an agreement between the Department of Rural and Community Development in relation to the upgrades of various roads on Donegal islands. Advertisement Deputy Joe McHugh said he was delighted to see this funding […]
Four Lane scheme falls behind schedule
MAJOR roadworks being carried out on the four lane road into Letterkenny are no longer on schedule. The project, which will upgrade the stretch between the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts, was expected to be finished in August but Donegal County Council has confirmed that works will not be complete until the end of September. […]
Multi-million euro Killybegs project moves to tender
DONEGAL County Council is seeking tenders for the ‘Killybegs Town Centre Regeneration Project’. The regeneration project has an overall value of €4.84 million, the result of collaboration with the local community, Donegal County Council and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Welcoming the progression of the project Cathaoirleach Jack Murray said, “The Council […]