THE Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), working on behalf of Ireland’s 31 local authorities to protect and restore good water quality in rivers, lakes, estuaries, ground and coastal water, is holding a community information meeting about water quality and water related issues in the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. Under the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland […]
Rallying call for people to take part in ‘Darkness into Light’ on Saturday
By Louise Doyle A RALLYING call has been made for people to sign up to take part in ‘Darkness into Light’ in Donegal on Saturday as registrations to Pieta’s flagship fundraiser are down 40 per cent, the charity has said. Pieta provides emergency intervention counselling, a 24-hour helpline and support for those at risk of suicide or […]
Council oversight has left dedicated disabled changing facilities inaccessible –Cllr
By Róise Collins PORTNOO Beach has worked hard to become an inclusive destination, featuring a changing place and toilet facility specifically designed for people with disabilities and their families. However, it has emerged that the crossing area directly outside the facility is missing a dropped kerb and instead has a four-inch kerb, which presents a […]
What does our local clergy think of our new Pope?
by Evelyn Cullen History was made yesterday as 69 year old Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, new bishop of Rome and the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. He is the 267th Pope to succeed St. Peter, God’s representative on earth, the first American pontiff and was elected on the second day of […]
Letterkenny AC’s Fit4Life group celebrates its second birthday
By Diarmaid Doherty THE members of Fit4Life at Letterkenny Athletic Club celebrated the group’s second birthday last week – and they’re already looking forward to a busy summer of healthy activity. It was back in April 2023 that the Fit4Life class was formed by a team of coaches from Letterkenny AC. The idea was the […]
Public urged to report all incidents of dangerous driving
GARDAÍ have urged the public to report incidents of dangerous driving following a frightening episode at the weekend witnessed by motorists and onlookers. A video capturing the incident involving a silver Lexus, on Saturday, May 3 in Bridgend, was widely shared online. It showed the vehicle driving at speed and skidding around the roundabout. Gardaí […]
HSE moves to clarify catering concerns at LUH
By Louise Doyle THE HSE has moved to assure that catering for patients and staff at Letterkenny University Hospital is provided for in-house. This comes after concerns emerged that LUH was importing its food from outside caterers amid concerns that changes in-house meant that the hospital did not have its own caterers anymore. Advertisement However, clarifying their position, […]
An Bord Pleanála give go-ahead to Islamic centre in Letterkenny
By Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has upheld planning permission granted by Donegal County Council for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission for the centre at Lisnennan, Letterkenny. Advertisement The plans comprise construction of an Islamic […]
Church collection for parish devastated by fire
By Róise Collins A COLLECTION will be held in churches across the Diocese of Raphoe this weekend to support the community of Gaoth Dobhair in rebuilding their parish church. The proposed collection which take place on May 10 and 11 will support the devastated close knit community following a fire which destroyed St Mary’s Church, […]
Have you seen Milo?
A BELOVED family pet has gone missing from New Brook Court in Letterkenny. Milo has been missing since Tuesday and may have wandered up Lismonaghan. If anyone has seen him, please call 087 2725933. Advertisement