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 […]
HSE urges parents to make sure children are vaccinated against measles
The HSE is urging parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles following a significant rise in cases. Parents are being asked to make sure children and young people are up to date with their MMR vaccine due to a rise in cases in parts of the UK and Europe. The MMR vaccine […]
‘Gaeltacht families being pushed out because they have nowhere to live’ – TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has today submitted over 200 amendments specifically to protect Gaeltacht communities, the Irish language and cultural spaces in planning legislation, as part of a wider package of amendments to radically improve the Government’s Planning and Development Bill 2023. The Bill is due […]
Consultation event to consider two new cycle lane projects
By Diarmaid Doherty A public information event to consider two new ‘Active Travel’ projects in Letterkenny is being hosted by Donegal County Council later today (Monday). The event at Letterkenny Public Service Centre will focus on plans to introduce new cycle routes along Convent Road and Kilmacrennan Road. Advertisement The two new routes are among […]
Over 50,000 in Donegal to get January bonus this week
Over 50,000 people across Donegal will receive a January bonus this week as part of the Department of Social Protection’s efforts to support people with the cost of living. A Double Lump Sum Payment will be issued to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low income families. The payment was announced by Minister […]
Errigal College Triumphs in VEX Robotics Competition
In an electrifying display of engineering excellence, Errigal College’s robotics team clinched the top spot in the VEX Robotics North-West Regional Finals held at ATU Donegal on Wednesday, the 24th of January 2024. The winning team (Gabriele, Rachel, Veronica, Josephine and Andrea) showcased exceptional skill and strategic thinking as their robot tackled a series of […]
Community rallies after lightning strike in Newtown
By Diarmaid Doherty The newly formed committee elected to oversee a fundraising campaign for the families impacted by last week’s lightning strike in Newtowncunningham met for the first time on Sunday. It follows a public meeting held in the town on Friday night which attracted an attendance of around 160 people. Advertisement The campaign organiser, […]
Emergency works to be undertaken on Windy Hall Road
Emergency road works will be undertaken on the Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny on Monday. The road will be blocked in various locations from 8am to 4:30pm during emergency pot hole repairs. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “When patches are complete sections will be reopened. Expect long delays and avoid this area if […]
Donegal musician narrowly misses out on representing Ireland at Eurovision
DONEGAL musician Aisling Jarvis has narrowly missed out on representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Rocking out on tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong alongside her “bestie” Ailsha, their entry ‘Go Tobann’ came in second place following tonight’s public vote. Aisling, who is the daughter of Clannad’s Moya Brennan, is a singer, producer and composer […]