AS the Local Property Tax (LPT) bills began dropping through Donegal letter boxes this week, angry householders in unfinished estates are asking why they should have to pay.
Irish language schools facing major heartache
CUTS on teachers’ allowances being considered at the Croke Park 2 negotiations could have a detrimental effect on staff currently working at island, Gaeltacht schools and Gaelscoileanna.
Died by suicide after family told ‘he’s fine’
THE heartbroken family of a 66-years-old Letterkenny man who took his own life have hit out at the help he was offered by the HSE.
‘Major concern’ over Oatfield demolition
PLANNERS are seeking further information after “major concerns” were expressed about an application to demolish the landmark Oatfield sweet factory.
Topaz pull sponsorship from Donegal International Rally
THE Donegal Rally is seeking a major sponsor after Topaz announced it would not be renewing its sponsorship this year.
Shop assistant feared for life during robbery
A SHOP assistant feared for his life during a robbery at knife-point on Sunday evening.
Huge wind turbine blown down near Ardara
A TECHNICAL examination is to resume this morning (Monday) after a huge 245-foot high wind turbine came crashing down during heavy winds near Ardara at the weekend.
Health Minister Reilly in Letterkenny
MINISTER for Health Dr James Reilly TD officially opened the new €24 million Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital today (Friday) but declined to say when the hospital might attain regional status.
ESB working to restore power across Donegal
MORE than 500 homes across Donegal were left without power following overnight outages caused by high winds.
Appeal for help to unearth grave secrets in Stranorlar
AN APPEAL has been launched this week seeking information that could unearth some of the secrets of the old Catholic graveyard in Stranorlar.