A LOCAL councillor has described the recent closure of the Donegal ISPCA Animal Rehabilitation Centre as a “serious setback for animal welfare”. The Letterkenny rehabilitation centre, which cared for thousands of animals over the past seven years, closed its doors in early September. At Monday’s Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council, Cllr Noel Jordan urged […]
Council responds on use of purchasing cards by staff
By Chris Ashmore SENIOR Donegal County Council figures have defended the local authority’s use of purchasing cards in light of some media reports that cast the Council in a bad light. Raising the matter at a plenary meeting of the Council in Lifford this week, Chief Executive Officer John McLaughlin expressed his satisfaction with the […]
Councillors give green light for new 172 home estate
By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have given the green light for Donegal County Council to proceed with proposals to build 172 new social housing units at Ballymacool, on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The Council’s Housing Capital Section proposes to build 18 one-bedroom apartments, 38 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom maisonettes, 13 two-bedroom houses, 57 three-bedroom houses, 13 […]
Meeting to address Dungloe wind farm concerns
TOMORROW a public meeting will take place in Dungloe to hear community concerns over a planned wind farm for the area. This follows a planning application lodged by Irish Premium Renewable Energy Ltd for a proposed development at Croaghnashallog. The site which is located 2km from the town will span a total area of over […]
Changes to how school places are allocated are ‘a step forward’
A DONEGAL mother says changes to the timeframe for allocating places for children with additional needs starting primary school are a step forward. Aoife Dorrian was among the parents at the centre of a controversy earlier this year when families were left in limbo over the allocation of places at the Little Angels special school […]
Wedding bells ring in new era for Cathedral
ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny reopened yesterday after a major revamp and restoration project. And a new beginning for the iconic landmark will be rung in by wedding bells this weekend. Bronagh Marley and Dermot McGlynn will tie the knot in St. Eunan’s Cathedral this Saturday. Advertisement The happy couple will be the first to get married […]
Orange wind warning for Donegal
An orange wind warning has been issued for the county for tomorrow. Met Éireann has warned that, from 2pm on Friday, October 3, near-gale-force winds are expected to sweep across the county. Possible impacts of this weather will include fallen trees, damage to power lines, possible power outages and very difficult travelling conditions. The warning […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day with heavy rain
TODAY will be wet and blustery with widespread heavy rain, possibly leading to localised flooding. Winds will increase fresh to strong and gusty. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, any lingering rain will clear away while long, clear spells will develop, some passing heavy showers will affect the county. Lowest temperatures of […]
Mural celebrating breastfeeding unveiled in local Primary Care Centre
National Breastfeeding Week is marked each year from October 1 to 7, it is an opportunity to discuss the importance of breastfeeding as the normal and healthy way to feed babies and young children. Parents and families across Donegal are invited to celebrate the unique connection between baby and parent, with this year’s national theme: […]
Picture special: Letterkenny celebrates opening of the Jim Lynch Community Building
THE new Jim Lynch Community Building was officially opened last Thursday, September 25. As well as facilitating public events, meetings and functions, the new facility incorporates two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms right beside the existing astroturf (4G) playing pitch which has been a huge success since it was completed in 2019. The opening event was […]