A SPECIAL social event is being organised to honour the staff of Donegal Mental Health Services, both past and present. This much-anticipated gathering is set to take place on Friday, September 6th, at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. The evening will begin with a drinks reception at 7 PM, followed by a delicious buffet. […]
‘Kian’s life was full of love, joy and light’
By Dionne Meehan A TEENAGER, who lost his life in a collision in Donegal, was remembered for his kind and generous nature at his Requiem Mass on Thursday. Kian Dawson-Kirk (16) was fatally injured in a single-vehicle collision at Cross, Quigley’s Point, on Saturday, August 24 at 11.15pm. The collision also claimed the life of […]
Rents continue to rise in Donegal
WITH so few homes available to rent in Donegal it is no surprise that rents here over the past twelve months have risen by just over 10 per cent. The average three bed rental now is standing at €1,185 according to the latest Daft.ie rental report which stated there are just 240 homes available to […]
Manor family fearing homelessness
by Dionne Meehan A MOTHER and her three-year-old daughter have been left staring homelessness in the face after receiving a letter of eviction from their current landlord. Michaella and Myla McBride from Manorcunningham will be made homeless on Sunday, September 1, with mum Michaella saying her cries for help have fallen on deaf ears. Advertisement Michaella, who […]
Ballymacool housing development gets the green light
by Louise Doyle A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny, lodged plans for which came as up to 15 families received notices to quit their private rented homes, has been given the green light. Applicant Phil Boyle submitted proposals for the construction of 52 dwellings in Ballymacool in September 2023. Advertisement Ballymacool Residents’ Association had lodged a submission against […]
Met Éireann releases storm names for the 2024/25 season
Met Éireann, along with the National Weather Services of the UK (Met Office) and the Netherlands (KNMI), has released the list of new storm names for the 2024/2025 storm season, which starts on Sunday, September 1. Each of the three meteorological services has contributed seven names to this season’s list. Met Éireann’s contributions have been […]
Man (20s) arrested following attempted arson and criminal damage in St Johnston
By Dionne Meehan A MAN (20s) has been arrested following a number of attempted criminal damage and arson incidents in St Johnston. These incidents occurred last night, Wednesday, August 28. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 9.45pm last night, Wednesday Gardaí received reports of criminal damage to a property in St. Johnston, Co. Donegal. […]
Painting by Letterkenny schoolgirl features in major Tokyo exhibition
WORK by a talented art student at Loreto Letterkenny was one of four Irish paintings exhibited at the recent International High School Arts Festival in Tokyo. ‘Man to Machine’, by Weronika Jarosinska (16), scooped a second place prize of €1,000 in the prestigious Texaco Art Competition earlier this year. Sponsored by the International Foundation for […]
Man to appear in court following fatal Inver crash at the weekend
A MAN (50s) is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court this morning charged in connection with a crash in Donegal at the weekend, in which a woman in her 80s died. The woman had been receiving treatment at Sligo University Hospital but passed away from her injuries yesterday, Wednesday, August 29. She was one […]
Long delays for physio patients
by Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged that physiotherapy patients will face up to one year for an appointment, as the Letterkenny department is working 60 per cent below staffing capacity. A letter by a senior manager to GPs, seen by the Donegal News, outlines the bleak position for patients and staff within the department. Full story in today’s edition […]