By Louise Doyle PLANS could be afoot to change a former Letterkenny café into apartments. A planning site notice has appeared on the property of the former ‘Chillout Café’ on Lower Main Street, which closed its doors at Christmas. Advertisement According to the notice, Brendan McGettigan is applying to Donegal County Council for planning permission for […]
Traffic warning ahead of weekend race in Lifford
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MOTORISTS are being advised to expect delays this Sunday as thousands of runners take part in the sold-out Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. Now in its tenth year, the popular cross-border event begins at 9.30am from the Alley Theatre in Strabane and concludes around 12:30pm at the Melvin Running Track. This year’s course has been redesigned […]
Doagh Famine Village to reopen next week following devastating fire
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By Dionne Meehan DOAGH Famine Village has announced it will reopen next week after a massive fire recently destroyed two-thirds of the popular Donegal tourist attraction. The fire cast a deep shadow over the Inishowen community, leaving many heartbroken in its wake. Advertisement Founded by Patrick Doherty in 1997, the famine village is visited by […]
Weather: Today will be dry with plenty of sunshine
TODAY will be dry with plenty of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18 to 23 degrees. Tonight will be dry and clear overnight, apart from isolated mist patches. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees generally in light north-easterly or variable breezes.
Mickey Joe Harte backs Eurovision ban for Israel
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By Thomas Maher FORMER Eurovision star Mickey Joe Harte has taken a rare public political stand, joining over 70 past contestants from across Europe in signing a letter calling for Israel to be excluded from the popular song contest this year, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking to the Strabane Chronicle, the Lifford […]
‘Only time will tell’ if Minister can deliver for Donegal homes
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By Paul McElwee A Donegal councillor has said that ‘only time will tell’ if the newly-appointed Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD is the man to deliver on the defective block crisis engulfing Donegal. Cllr Ali Farren of the 100% Redress Party was speaking following Minister Browne’s visit to the county […]
Fundraiser for the families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy surpasses €38,000
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By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon has surpassed €38,000. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. Advertisement It is thought they, along with a […]
McClafferty elected as Cathaoirleach of Glenties MD
By Róise Collins COUNCILLOR Michael McClafferty was elected Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District during the district’s AGM on Tuesday. He was nominated by Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Anthony Molloy and seconded by Sinn Féin’s Cllr Brian Carr. Cllr Molloy was then elected Leas-Cathaoirleach. Advertisement This marks the second time the Independent councillor has served as […]
Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton raises funds for Lough Swilly RNLI
A walk to mark the birthday of the late journalist Brian Hutton is raising funds for the Lough Swilly RNLI. The walk will take place on Saturday, May 17 from the Shore front in Buncrana to Stragill and back. The walk is being organised by family and friends of the Derryman, who died suddenly in […]
Deep sadness as death occurs of Dan McTeague, Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty The death has taken place of Dan McTeague, Gortnamóna, Glencar Road, Letterkenny. Aged 91, Dan was a much respected and very well known member of the community. Advertisement He will be fondly remembered as one of the county’s most talented singers having been a leading member of the St. Eunan’s Cathedral choir […]