A LOCAL councillor has welcomed the granting of Part 8 planning for five council houses at Cosan na nIarlaí, Rathmullan. The houses comprise two one-bedrooms, two two-bedrooms and one thre-bed units. “This is another important step to meeting housing need in the Milford Electoral Area, where there are over 230+ families and individuals on the housing […]
Dash-cam footage sought following collision
Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage following a collision. The road traffic collision occurred on the Swilly Road in Buncrana on Wednesday, February 4 shortly before 9.30pm. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage following a two-vehicle collision. Advertisement The road traffic collision occurred on the Swilly Road in Buncrana on Wednesday, February 4 shortly before […]
Donegal pupils scoop two prizes at prestigious film awards
By Éabha Nic Ailín A Donegal primary school has scooped two awards at the 20th Annual FÍS Film Awards. St Garvan’s National School, Drumhalla, Rathmullan, attended the national awards ceremony which was held at The Helix, DCU, Dublin yesterday. Advertisement The school’s student-produced film Silent Movie Magic achieved remarkable success, winning both Outstanding Achievement in […]
Gardaí warn of parking restrictions ahead of Donegal game this weekend
PEOPLE attending this weekend’s Donegal v Mayo game at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny are being advised of parking restrictions. The Allianz National Football League (Round 3) Donegal v Mayo game will take place on Sunday. Throw in is at 1.45pm. Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes. The […]
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Freezing temperatures forecast overnight in Donegal
With another night of cold temperatures up ahead, Donegal County Council say their gritting service will be in operation this evening and again tomorrow morning. Routes will be treated by the council’s gritting service from 6pm on Friday and also from 6am on Saturday. According to Met Éireann, it is going to be very cold […]
Little Angels pupils to be invited to council chambers
PUPILS from Little Angels School in Letterkenny are to be invited to the chamber of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics in Dublin this June. A motion was tabled at this week’s MD meeting by Cllr Tomás Seán Devine who explained that seven of the 18 athletes representing Ulster this year are […]
Man to stand trial charged with possession of petrol bombs
A ST Johnston man is to stand trial charged with having possession of six petrol bombs, a sledge hammer, an iron bar, a knife and a baseball bat at home. Daniel Lynch (47), Tullyowen, St. Johnston, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He was served the Book of Evidence in relation to the alleged offence, which […]
Pat the Cope welcomes new Social Housing Development in Falcarragh
DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for a significant new social housing development at Church Road, Falcarragh. The approved plans, which were lodged by applicants McHugh Bros, represents a major investment in local housing provision and will deliver a mix of high‑quality homes designed to meet the needs of families and community members in […]
Calls to move pedestrian crossing at busy Letterkenny roundabout
DONEGAL County Council has been urged to move a pedestrian crossing at a busy Letterkenny roundabout over safety concerns. Councillor Michael McBride said a wall along the footpath obstructs drivers’ views of the current pedestrian crossing at Oatfield Roundabout. In a motion he tabled at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District he suggested moving the […]