Donegal/Letterkenny will see the construction of wheelchair accessible bus stops begin later this year, Deputy Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal has received confirmation from the National Transport Authority that Bus Eireann routes 30 & 32 Dublin . Pringle also confirmed that construction on the Lifford stop has already begun with further work to commence […]
Pope Francis to appoint new Bishop of Raphoe Diocese
Bishop Philip Boyce turned 75 in January 2015 – the mandatory retirement age – and the dioceses have been awaiting the appointment of a new bishop
No facilities for home births in Donegal
Private Midwives Ireland has issued a plea for midwives in Donegal to get in touch, as there are currently no facilities to accommodate women who wish to have a home birth. With up to 30 requests annually from women from Donegal, they have had to turn them all down as they do not have any […]
Northbound brewers tap into Boston market
THIS Friday, June 9, sees the deadline for local businesses hoping to break into the US market by taking part in a special trade mission leaving for Boston Massachusetts in November. The 2017 Trade and Investment Mission, November 14 – 17, offers places for 12 local companies across a range of industries, and is being […]
Mary Coughlan assists stranger who suffers seizure
FORMER Tánaiste Mary Coughlan came to the aid of a man in Castlebar cafe who suffered a seizure last weekend.
2nd largest allocation from Social Enterprise fund for Donegal
Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has announced that seven community groups in the country are to share €277,000 worth of grants, with Donegal getting the second largest allocation. Social enterprise groups in Malin Head, Carndonagh, Termon, Lifford, Killybegs, Pettigo and Drimarone are to receive fundind from the Dormant Accounts Fund. Advertisement Minister McHugh said: “I am […]
From Ballymaloe to the Wild Garlic Table
Mrs Pauline Sugrue is a recent graduate of Ballymaloe cookery school where she perfected old skills and learned new ones
Bereaved parents encouraged to attend local meeting
Anam Cara, an organisation which supports bereaved parents, are hosting their monthly meeting on Thursday next in Letterkenny.
Ten monkeys born in Letterkenny in recent weeks
Four weeks ago a Cotton Top Tamarin monkey gave birth to tiny twins at Tropical World helping to conserve this endangered species.
Law shake up could see cars banned at Rossnowlagh beach
A PROPOSED shake up of council by-laws could see cars banned from driving on to one of Donegal’s busiest beaches. Rossnowlagh is one of only two beaches in the county, along with Downings, that cars are allowed on to. But concerns over public safety surfaced during a recent spell of sunny weather when thousands of […]