The Newtowncunningham Community Outreach Project is a two-year cross-border, cross-community project funded by the International Fund for Ireland.
MICA scheme to come before cabinet tomorrow
THE MICA scheme that will allow householders in Donegal affected by the defective blocks scandal to repair their homes will come before Cabinet tomorrow for approval. This follows a meeting on Thursday between members of the MICA Action Group (MAG), Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Damien English, Education […]
Mass-goers targeted by thieves
AN APPEAL for information has been made after Mass-goers in Castlefinn were targeted by thieves on Saturday night when their cars were broken into. Saturday evening mass was underway when the windows of several cars were smashed and valuables taken from them including a handbag, purse, phone and driving licence. This comes just days […]
One hundred tonnes of waste removed across county
OVER 100 tonnes of waste have been removed from five scenic sites across Donegal as part of the 2018 Anti Dumping Initiative. Under the scheme Donegal County Council secured just over €69,000 to clean up what would be described as sites with a history of illegal dumping as well as funding to support community clean-up […]
Major funding boost for Donegal schools
SCHOOLS across Donegal are set to get a major funding boost through the Government’s Summer Works Scheme announced by Education Minister Joe McHugh in Letterkenny this morning. Twenty schools across the county will receive funding as part of the €40million national scheme. The money will be used to improve both primary and secondary school buildings. […]
‘People no better off now than during recession’ – SVDP
MANY families in Donegal are no better off now than they were during the recession according to a Donegal branch of St Vincent de Paul. Last year the 66 Donegal conferences/branches of the organisation disbursed more than €150,000 to people in the county to help with the purchase of food and heating, illness poverty and […]
Gerard Melaugh: Keeping a promise, come what may
In June of last year, the Red Hughs captain and his wife, Stacey, buried their two-year-old son, Caolan.
Gardai had to wait five months for Irish Open pay
GARDAI in Donegal have said they will be reluctant to work at major events in the county after having to wait five months to be paid following the Irish Open. A substantial number of Gardai were affected in the pay dispute and they were considering bringing the case before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) […]
Recalling famous customers as pub celebrates 160 years
The Beehive Bar on Ardara’s Main Street, established in 1858, has long been a hub for top quality traditional music in the Heritage town
18th Century building to make way for Care Centre
THE HSE has been granted permission to demolish an 18th century country house in Newtowncunnigham, known locally as The Castle, to make way for a primary care centre after being previously refused permission on the same site by An Bord Pleanála. The building is listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) and […]