Four people on board a fishing boat which got into difficulties off the coast of Donegal this morning have been airlifted and brought to safety at Donegal Airport. A rescue operation involving members of the coast guard got underway early this morning after Malin Head Coast Guard was alerted to the incident at around 6am. […]
Donegal TD says current cannabis laws are ‘a waste of Garda time’
A Donegal TD has said the current cannabis laws in the country are ‘a waste of Garda time’. Deputy Thomas Pringle, slammed Government for stalling a bill to decriminalise possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use, saying criminalisation in this case is ‘nonsensical’. Addressing the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “I fully support […]
Doherty tells Taoiseach that people’s homes are crumbling around them
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Government yesterday that their scheme regarding defective blocks isn’t working and asked when they will finally provide affected homeowners with 100% redress. Speaking to the Taoiseach, the Sinn Féin TD said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien told RTÉ that the Defective Concrete Block grant is taking hold across the affected region. Advertisement “This is […]
North west accounts for highest level of fly callouts
THE north west region, which includes Donegal, had the highest number of callouts by pest control company Rentokil to deal with flies last year. Launching its 2023 pest callout data, Rentokil revealed how rats, flies, and midges were the top three pests they dealt with over the last twelve months. Flies took the lead, making up […]
New era for disability charity but funding issues remain crucial
by Louise Doyle THE Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal has marked the dawn of a new era, but has said funding for its services remains a top priority. Owen McFadden has been appointed as Services Co-ordinator of IWA, a role that had been passionately held by Mary McGrenra for 23 years. Advertisement THE IWA was formed in 1960 by […]
Plans for new wellness retreat are refused
by Louise Doyle PLANS for a wellness retreat in Termon have been refused on the grounds that public safety could be potentially endangered because of a greater volume of traffic. The Chief Executive Order outlining reasons for refusing the proposed development also cites unsuitable accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Ms Helen Vickery submitted proposals to Donegal County Council […]
Donegal records largest growth in new .ie domain registrations
DONEGAL recorded the largest growth in new .ie domain registrations in Ireland last year, according to the latest .ie Domain Profile Report. A total of 1,071 new .ie domain registrations were recorded in the county last year, a growth of 34 per cent from 2022’s figures. The report shows that across the country 48,689 new […]
Tender published for €7m housing development
A TENDER has been published for the development of a €7 million housing project on the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. The works will include the construction of 30 two and three storey social housing units on a brownfield site at Airde na Buaile. The scheme comprises of six one bedroom apartments, twenty two bedroom houses […]
Donegal artists to exhibit in Omagh
EIGHT artworks by Donegal students are set to feature in an exhibition of winning paintings from the past 10 years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition taking place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Amongst the top prize-winners from last year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition whose artworks will feature in the exhibition are Donegal artists […]
Culling ranked highest as solution to deer management
by Louise Doyle CULLING was ranked highest as a solution to deer management in the country, according to the findings of a public consultation. The Final Report into Developing a Sustainable Deer Management Strategy for Ireland by the Irish Deer Management Strategy Group was circulated at the latest Donegal County Council’s Agriculture Committee meeting. Advertisement […]