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 […]

Rev David Latimer to hold book signing in Letterkenny


ONE of Ireland’s foremost Presbyterian clerics will be in Letterkenny this Sunday with his new book which charts his friendship with the late Martin McGuinness. Rev David Latimer’s book, A Leap of Faith, details the camaraderie that sprung up between the former IRA commander and himself and how their relationship helped shaped the peace process. […]

Funding boost for Local Sports Partnerships


FINE Gael Councillors Terence Slowey and Martin Harley have announced more than €100,000 funding for Local Sports Partnerships to promote participation across the county. “This €105,000 funding is a huge boost to the county as the money will go to promote sport and physical activity among people with disabilities, disadvantaged communities and people who are […]

Attack on security guard at Moville Hotel


A BRICK was thrown through the window of a security guard’s car assigned to the Caiseal Mara Hotel in Moville last night. Gardai confirmed they are investigating the incident which took place shortly before 8pm. The hotel, which was damaged in an arson attack last month, is set to accommodate 100 asylum seekers. The security […]

Mick Blake tackles issue of clerical abuse in new song


LETTERKENNY singer Mick Blake is attracting praise from survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes for tackling the thorny issue in his new single. The Fallacies of Men is written from the point of view of an ageing priest who, on nearing his death bed, questions whether he could have done more to protect those […]