Ward warns of Donegal childcare crisis over defective concrete


TD CHARLES Ward has warned that Donegal childcare facilities affected by defective concrete face a growing crisis unless the government acts. The Donegal Deputy said Ireland is in the grip of a serious childcare crisis that has been allowed to continue for too long without meaningful government action, with parents struggling not just to afford […]

Letterbrick Water Supply funding described as ‘major breakthrough’


DEPUTY Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the approval of €1,457,610 for the Letterbrick Water Supply Project in east Donegal. He described the funding, approved Minister Christopher O’Sullivan, as a “major breakthrough” for local residents who have endured drinking water difficulties for many years. Deputy Gallagher said he has worked closely with the Department of […]

Flags raised in Lifford to mark start of Ireland’s EU Presidency


DONEGAL County Council has marked the beginning of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Irish, EU and Polish flags were raised at County House, Lifford as part of a wider programme celebrating Donegal’s pairing with Poland and recognising the county’s strong European connections. Ireland began its Presidency of the Council of the European […]

Letterkenny man remanded in custody again


A LETTERKENNY man has been remanded in custody following a series of court appearances connected to an alleged arson and criminal damage incident in the town. Michael Hawe (34) of James Larkin Court, Letterkenny, appeared by video-link at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He is charged with criminal damage and trespass at INK Tattoo in […]

Diggers smashed in Kilmacrennan


TWO diggers were smashed in Kilmacrennan. The incident occurred in the area of Ard Na Glaise in the early hours of Saturday, June 27 between approximately 4.50am and 5.05am. Two Hitachi diggers that were parked up at the back of the estate on a building site were damaged as the glass was smashed on them. Advertisement […]

Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, July 1


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Finn Gallagher, Donegal Town John Quinn, Newtowncunningham Advertisement Charlie O’Donnell, Carndonagh Freddie McGee, Derrybeg and formerly Gola Island Brigid Breslin, Mountcharles Margo McCann (née Kelly) Dublin formerly Killygordon Sally Mc Hugh (née Smith), Ardara Michael Nicholas, Muff Jason Cannon, Ballybofey John McGrenra, Termon Bernard (Bernie) Meehan, Mountcharles Finn […]

Letterkenny man in custody for alleged thefts granted bail


AN ALGERIAN national in prison custody, charged with a series of thefts appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday for a bail hearing. Mohammed Gaouaoui (40) of Ashfield, Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny had an interpreter at the court sitting to translate for him. Gaouaoui sat in the dock as Garda Greene of Letterkenny gave evidence of […]

Phone stolen from parked van in Letterkenny


GARDAÍ are investigating a theft in Letterkenny. The incident occurred at Upper Main Street on Thursday, June 25 between approximately 5.55am and 6.15am. A van that was parked at that location was entered between those times and a black Samsung mobile phone was stolen from the glove box. No damage was caused. Advertisement “We appeal to anyone […]

Accessible boardwalk opens at Lisfannon Beach


DONEGAL County Council unveiled the new accessible boardwalk at Lisfannon Beach last Monday, June 22. The project was delivered through the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme called Seed Fund. It is supported by the Department of Health and administered locally by Donegal County Council on behalf of the Local Community Development Committee. Advertisement The Programme has […]