COUNCILLOR Michael McClafferty, Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, has called on residents to take responsibility for proper waste disposal after volunteers discovered dumped carpets along the N56 near Ballymore, Dunfanaghy. Councillor McClafferty praised the work of local volunteer groups, including the Dunfanaghy team, who regularly dedicate their time to cleaning main roads, side roads […]
Arranmore RNLI conducts multiple medical evacuations
The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI experienced one of its busiest weeks this year, with four medical evacuations. The first call came on Sunday, March 8 at 7.37am, at the request of Malin Head Coast Guard, to assist with a medical evacuation from the island. On Saturday, March 14, the crew were called out twice […]
Donegal braces for a blustery St Patrick’s Day
As Donegal gets ready for a number of St Patrick’s Day parades, the county can expect a rather blustery day. Rain and drizzle will affect the county this morning under a cloudy sky, but brighter spells are likely to develop as the showers clear. Temperatures will reach a high of 10 to 12°C, accompanied by […]
Deep sadness at the death of a well known Dunlewey businessman
The passing of Séamus Roarty at his home in Dunlewey on Sunday has brought a deep sense of loss not only to Dunlewey but also throughout the west of the county, where he was held in high regard. Many people will remember him as a hardworking businessman, a loyal colleague and a friendly face who […]
Tributes paid as Noreen Higgins retires after 30 years
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FRIENDS, staff members, former work colleagues and family members gathered at St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny on Thursday last to mark the retirement of Noreen Higgins from the HSE’s County Clinic. A hugely popular member of staff, Noreen retires after just over 30 years of service, having started out on January 22, 1996. Over that […]
Uisce Éireann to begin work in Rathmullan
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IN the coming days, Uisce Éireann will be getting to work on upgrades in Rathmullan that will make day to day water services a lot more reliable for everyone. They will be replacing more than a kilometre of old water mains with brand new, modern pipes along Chapel Road, Kinnegar. This will result in numerous […]
Road Safety Awareness Week helps drive home important message to students
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Donegal Road Safety Working Group (DRSWG) in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal Students’ Union delivered a highly impactful Road Safety Awareness Week for students last week. The initiative was supported by Donegal County Council’s Road Safety Officer, Donegal Fire Service, An Garda Síochána, National Ambulance Service, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Road […]
I pictiúir: Féile Áitiúil Scoildrámaíochta Ghaoth Dobhair
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Bhí Féile Scoildrámaíochta Ghaoth Dobhair ar siúl ins Amharclann Dé Mairt agus Dé Céadaoin. Fuair siad seo leanas ainmniúcháin chuig Féile Uladh i Leitir Ceanainn: Scoil Phádraig, Dobhar, ‘Eachtraí Ghleanna an Iolair, Scoil Cholmcille, An Tearmnn, ‘Teach Finneagas’, Scoil Náisiúnta Taobhóige ‘Triail Chinn Óir’, Scoil Chnoc na Naomh ‘ Cinnín Óir agus na Ceithre Bhéar’, Scoil na Crannóige, ‘An Tathrú’ Scoil Rann […]
Life and times of Benny Gordon to hit the big screen
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FOR over 20 years Ballybofey man, Benny Gordon, worked as film projectionist in the iconic Ritz cinema in his home town. Now the life and times of the well known centenarian is being projected onto another screen in the nearby Balor Theatre – capturing through interviews and images a story that is 100 years old. […]
‘Morally wrong’ to increase rents when houses not fit for purpose
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BY CHRIS ASHMORE PEOPLE living in social housing affected by defective concrete blocks could have their rents reduced if they are living in hardship and can provide documentary evidence of increased outgoings, local councillors have been told. According to Councillor Tómas Seán Devine many of the people living in DCB social homes are finding it […]