BY JEROME HUGHES IN a world where our perceptions shape our reality, mental health emerges as a collective concern, influenced by factors beyond individual control. The impact of war, health crises, and economic struggles has put a strain on our well-being. Advertisement Amidst life’s stressors like unemployment and housing insecurity, individuals can feel overwhelmed and trapped, […]
Body of man in his 80s recovered from Buncrana Pier
The body of man aged in his 80s has been recovered from a
vehicle at Buncrana Pier this morning.
Three hospitalised following Newtown crash
By Dionne Meehan THREE people have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Newtowncunningham this morning. Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending a two-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 9:55am today, Sunday, May 19 on the N13 road in Newtowncunningham. Advertisement Three people have been conveyed to Letterkenny […]
More seats and toilets needed in Town Park – meeting told
CLLR Jimmy Kavanagh and Cllr Gerry McMonagle both called for improvements to the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park, citing the need for toilets, changing rooms and more seating at Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford MD meeting. Cllr Kavanagh called for more seating pointing out that the issue has been raised by people working there. “While there appears to be […]
Road closed at Newtowncunningam following traffic collision
Motorists driving on the main Letterkenny to Derry road are advised to take caution following a collision at Newtowncunningham this morning. Gardaí say a section of the road has been temporarily closed and diversions are in place. According to a Garda spokesperson: “A road traffic collision occurred at Killyverry, Newtowncunningham (on the N13) a short […]
Record number of new home commencements
There was a record 530 new home commencements in first four months of 2024 in County Donegal.
PARENTING: Preparation is key when you’re planning a trip on a plane with the kids
By Louise Flanagan WITH summer on the horizon, there’s a good chance some of us will be hopping on a plane and saying ‘adios’ to the rain for a while. Making that trip with babies and toddlers can add another dimension to the airport experience. Gone are the pre-boarding cocktails and 20kg of heels and […]
Relay event promises to be an emotional weekend for McGlinchey family
By Paddy Walsh WHEN the lively tones of ‘All God’s Creatures Have a Place in the Choir’ ring out at the A.T.U. Campus over the weekend of Relay for Life, it will resonate for one family in particular. And indeed for those performing it. And if he was there, John McGlinchey would have been singing […]
Councillors repeat call for modular homes for county
CLLR Michael McBride has said Donegal is facing a homeless crisis and called for Donegal County Council to meet the Housing Minister to ask for modular homes for the county. He made his comments at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District where he spoke of the lack of progress on defective council houses. Telling members […]
Housing plan for future needed – Brogan
CLLR Ciaran Brogan has called on Donegal County Council to publish their social housing plans for the next five years. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District, he said the whole area of housing was a “huge bone of contention” and there was a lack of land available. “Since I put in this motion there […]