MILFORD branch of Allied Irish Bank closed its doors for the final time on Friday when the bank shut 44 of their branches nation-wide leaving the town with no financial institutions.
Made 6,000 crepes for charity
AN innovative approach to fundraising for a worthwhile cause came in the form of 6000 crepes made by Harvey’s Point Hotel.
At a special event last week, staff raised the amazing amount of €1,200 for Donegal Action for Cancer Care.
State paid private landlords €400,000 last year
LANDLORDS in Donegal were paid just under €400,000 last year for properties they rented to the Office of Public Works for use by the state.
Fresh council moves to retain Malin coastguard
THERE has been fresh impetus this week in the growing campaign to retain Malin Head Coastguard Station.
Building in Letterkenny now a 'safety threat'
A RUN down commercial building in the heart of Letterkenny has now become so dangerous to the passing public, the local authority has moved in to make it safe.
Disability rights campaigner fights against home help cuts
AS a protest march is set to take place in Letterkenny today (Friday) against savage cuts to home help hours, a well known local disability rights campaigner has made a heartfelt plea to the HSE to reverse the move.
Road safety message delivered to 3,000 young people
THE reality of a young person becoming involved in a serious road collision was brought home to more than 3,000 students this week at Road Safety Roadshow in Letterkenny.
Jobs boost for Letterkenny
TWENTY new high-technology jobs are on the way for Letterkenny. It follows the announcement today (Tuesday) KeyedIn Solutions (Minnesota, USA) ‘is to establish its European Software Research and Development Centre at CoLab at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology campus.
New stats show LGH performing well
LETTERKENNY General Hospital has been ranked as one of the best performing in Ireland according to internal data compiled by the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Bishop Boyce defends reporting
BISHOP of Raphoe Dr Philip Boyce on Friday defended the diocese following criticisms made in the HSE report into the handling of allegations into clerical sex abuse.