By C.J.McGinley
THE 68 years-old Letterkenny man who died in a tragic house fire on the outskirts of the town, was yesterday (Thursday) described as a ‘kind, obliging neighbour and friend’.
Moya Doherty is latest ambassador for Donegal Gathering
RIVERDANCE producer Moya Doherty has recently been announced as the latest ambassador for the Donegal Gathering.
Mother to sue Donegal VEC over daughter’s suicide
THE mother of tragic teenage sisters Erin and Shannon Gallagher has launched legal proceedings against the local school authority, County Donegal VEC.
New grant scheme for septic tank upgrade
HOUSEHOLDERS in Donegal who require an upgrade of their septic tank and waste water treatment systems will now be eligible for a grant, the Environment Minister announced this week.
First book on Great Famine in east Donegal is published
THE first ever book dedicated to life in east Donegal before, during and after the Great Famine has just been published.
Senator to raise NAMA concerns again
SENATOR Brian O’Domhnaill has said he will again raise concerns over NAMA after receiving what he claimed was an aggressive letter from the Agency.
Over 4,300 people on council housing list
VER 4,300 people are in urgent need of housing in the county. Figures just released from Donegal County Council show 2,631 persons are presently on the Housing Waiting List for more than 18 months.
Arranmore girl back on Countdown tomorrow
THOSE who missed a Donegal woman become a champion eight times on the brain-teasing television gameshow Countdown, will get another opportunity to see her in action tomorrow on Channel 4.
Tourism, arts, street cleaning face cuts in Letterkenny
TOURISM, the arts and street cleaning are being targeted for financial cuts as Letterkenny Town Council grapples to strike a balance between maintaining vital front line servic
‘Society failed sisters’ – priest
THE priest officiating at the funeral mass of Shannon Gallagher (15) on Saturday in Stranorlar, called on the government and state agencies to drastically reform a ‘broken system’