In this week’s column Sabrina Sweeney talks about the Gaeltacht housing situation and how if younger Irish speakers cannot continue living in Gaeltacht communities, the language becomes increasingly difficult to sustain. Difficulties securing housing are now a common reality for many people across Ireland. But new research carried out by Údarás na Gaeltachta points to […]
Uncovering the history of Creeslough’s hidden church
THE public are being invited to a special information evening this evening to help uncover the lost history of Clonbeg Church and graveyard in Creeslough. The purpose of the event, which takes place from 7pm to 9pm in Massinass Hall, is to give an update on the work to conserve the historic church and graveyard […]
Relay for Life to deliver a message of hope for so many this weekend
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By Paddy Walsh WITH the darkness of cancer diagnosis comes the light in the form of Relay for Life which has generated over €2m since its inception in 2012 and continues to support services and research into the illness. This weekend, huge numbers will gather at the ATU campus in Letterkenny incorporating the message of […]
Letterkenny father and son set for 50k autism fundraiser
By Jonathan Magee A LETTERKENNY father and son will take to the roads on Sunday in a 50km charity run aimed at raising €50,000 for autism support groups across Donegal – and the event has already taken on a life of its own. Mark Rodgers, who turned 50 last week, and his son Jamie will […]
Owners offer heartfelt thanks for support after devastating fire
The devastated McLaughlin family have issued a statement following a major fire at their Cherrymore Kitchens premises in Donegal Town last night. The blaze, which broke out on Ballyshannon Road, caused extensive damage to the industrial premises. Firefighters battled the fire through Thursday night and into Friday morning, working to prevent it from spreading to […]
Water outage leaves customers without supply in Gaoth Dobhair
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Homes and businesses in the Gaoth Dobhair area are without water supply this morning following a burst to a trunk water main supplying the area. Uisce Éireann say they are working to restore water supply to customers. Crews are on site carrying out repair works; however, the burst is impacting supply to some homes and […]
Update: Cyclist injured in Letterkenny collision
Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist in Bonagee yesterday afternoon. Emergency services attended the scene shortly before 3.40pm on Thursday, May 21 and the road was closed with local diversions put in place. A male, aged in his 40s, was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. Advertisement […]
Extensive fire at Cherrymore Kitchens in Donegal Town
An extensive industrial fire has caused major damage to the premises of Cherrymore Kitchens in Donegal Town. Firefighters fought through the night on Thursday night, and into Friday morning, to contain the fire from spreading to other premises. Reports from locals said the blazing inferno could be seen far and wide. The fire on the […]
Work to start on water network upgrade at Woodlands, Letterkenny
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Uisce Éireann will begin essential works next week to upgrade the water network in the Woodlands area of Letterkenny The project will boost capacity to support new housing, while delivering a stronger and more reliable water supply for homes and businesses. The work, located along the L1142 Lisnennan Road from the Castleblane junction to Woodland […]
‘Have the conversation about organ donation today’ – Senator Boyle
A DROP in organ donations has brought into sharp focus the need for greater public awareness around donation, Donegal Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle has said. Speaking during Organ Donor Awareness Week, Senator Boyle said it was vital that people across Ireland spoke to their families about their wishes when it comes to organ donation. […]