Water consumers in the Fintown area of Co Donegal have benefited from a €1.1 million investment by Irish Water which has connected the Fintown water supply to the Glenties supply to ensure improved water quality to the Fintown area. As part of the project Irish Water has constructed almost 5km of water mains in […]
Breaking: Fire at Letterkenny University Hospital
A fire has broke out at Letterkenny University Hosptial. Letterkenny Fire Service were called to attend a small fire which broke out in the hospital earlier this morning. It is understood the fire began in the orthopedic unit at LUH. Advertisement The fire service have said the fire is under control and has not caused […]
Taoiseach fully committed to the North West region
On his visit on Saturday last to the North West region Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D. confirmed his commitment to the region and to building on the positive work already underway. At his meeting in Derry with the North West Region Development Group, which is made up of elected members from Donegal County Council and […]
Over 7000 farmers in Donegal will benefit
The start of the 70% advance of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will benefit over 7,400 farmers in Donegal, Fine Gael TD for Donegal Joe McHugh has said. Over €700 million to 111,000 farmers will now be sent out to farmers across the country with €33,889,000 paid out locally. Advertisement Minister McHugh said: “This […]
The €75k crane on Donegal pier that has never been used
A €75,000 crane installed to great fanfare at a pier near Fanad over a year ago has been gathering rust because it was never connected to the electricity grid. The shocking blunder came to light during a meeting of Letterkenny Municipal District when councillors called for upgrades to be made to Ballywhoriskey Pier. The hydraulic […]
Gardai believe safe stolen in Carrigart burglary
GARDAI investigating a break in at Centra on the Main Street in Carrigart believe that a safe was taken during the incident. Milford Gardai are investigating the burglary which occurred sometime overnight in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A Spokesperson for Gardai said: “We can confirm Gardai are investigating a burglary which occurred at […]
Donegal Woman Leading International ‘Bake Bread For Peace’ Movement
Glenties woman Breezy Kelly is busy preparing for what looks set to be another successful International Bake Bread For Peace Day on Tuesday October 24th. Breezy believes that the tradition of baking bread is something that all races, religions and cultures have in common and for the past few years she has been trailblazing […]
Councillor urges upgrade of Letterkenny bus stop
A ‘genuine effort’ should be made to enhance facilities at Letterkenny’s bus stop which a local councillor says is one of the busiest in the country.
Donegal on a mega winning streak
Donegal’s incredible luck on the iconic RTE Winning Streak Game Show continues with two people from the County selected to appear on this week’s show. Advertisement Andy O’Connor, from Holly Mount, Carndonagh, and Kieran Clarke, from Bridge Street, Lifford, were both selected to take part on the show following the appearance of yet […]
HSE warn of delays following Storm Ophelia
THE HSE has released a statement warning that there may be delays in appointments and discharges from hospitals over the next few days in the aftermath of storm Ophelia. In the Statement from HSE Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) Area 1 which includes Donegal they said: Advertisement “There was a significant impact on the vast majority […]