by Paul McElwee THE month of July was wettest in the North West, according to Met Éireann. Met Éireann’s Weather Provisional Statement, released on Friday, also shows Donegal experienced strong winds, with the highest gust reported at Finner on July 3 (46 knots/85 km/h). Advertisement The month’s highest 10-minute mean wind seed, recorded just a day later, […]
Green light for housing expansion
DONEGAL County Council has given the green light to a major dwelling expansion project in a Ballybofey housing estate. Applicant Longmarsh Development Ltd has been given the go-ahead for the construction of 34 dwelling houses at The Beeches, Navenny, subject to 30 conditions. One stipulation is that the dwellings subject of the permission shall be […]
Death of well-known ‘Big Issue’ seller
A LIFFORD native who became well-known for selling copies of ‘Ireland’s Big Issue’ in towns across the border counties has died. Noel McAuley, formerly of Glencush in Lifford, but residing at St Ann’s Terrace in Sligo, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 23. Launched in 1991, ‘The Big Issue’ is sold throughout Ireland and the UK by […]
‘Urgent need’ for local student accommodation
by Paul McElwee THE president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal Students’ Union has said that there is an “urgent need” for student accommodation as the new term looms ever closer. Kevin Sweeney has impressed the need for more available rooms for new students who will be attending ATU in the new term. Advertisement Speaking to […]
Donegal asked to ‘chews’ to bin their gum
By Paul McElwee WITH chewing gum a common sight on pavements in towns all across the county, taskforce designed to raise awareness on the proper means for gum disposal has been on the streets. The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) works with local authorities and communities across the country, carrying out fun and engaging awareness and […]
Glebe House and Gallery awarded prestigious accreditation
By Paul McElwee A BELOVED Donegal museum was recently inducted into a prestigious group of artistic institutions after it was awarded full accreditation by An Chomhairle Oidhreachta (Heritage Council) under the Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI). Glebe House and Gallery, the home of acclaimed Donegal artist Derek Hill, was one of six museums celebrated […]
Man dies following road collision in Fermanagh
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man in his 50s has died following a road traffic collision which occurred in Fermanagh yesterday (Sunday). “At approximately 10.10am we received a report of a single vehicle collision on the Stragowna Road in Kinawley,” said Inspector Cherith Adair from the Collision Investigation Unit. “Officers […]
Grants to encourage angling in Donegal
FOUR Donegal fishing projects will benefit from a €30,000 sponsorship grant from Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) designed to support sustainable angling tourism and provide coaching events for young anglers. On Monday IFI announced that the following Donegal projects would benefit. They are Getting Community Hooked on Angling workshops organised by the Deele Community Anglers, Raphoe. Advertisement […]
Memories of Letterkenny Reunion mystery tour
by Paddy Walsh Lily Doherty is considering a bus trip this week. Not just any old bus trip but one where the passengers have little idea of where they’re destined! Tomorrow morning, a fleet of coaches will set out from Scoil Mhuire gan Smal for one of the Letterkenny Reunion’s most popular events – the […]