by Kate Heaney Local members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) addressed the Plenary meeting of Donegal County Council last Monday asking the members to support their ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign. Following a detailed presentation on 12 major issues which are causing difficulties for farmers, Donegal IFA Chair Joe Sweeney requested the local authority to […]
Mother and two daughters killed in Mayo crash to be laid to rest tomorrow
by Dionne Meehan A MOTHER and her two daughters who were killed in a crash will be laid to rest in Donegal tomorrow. Úna Bowden and her daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (11) were fatally injured when their car collided with a lorry on the on the N17 in Castlegar, outside of Claremorris, Co. Mayo. […]
Further clarity sought on Churchill Health Centre
by Louise Doyle A NEWLY announced candidate contesting the forthcoming local elections has vowed to continue to fight to see all services reinstated at Churchill Health Centre. In February, Ulick Hughes was unveiled as a Sinn Féin candidate to stand in the local elections for the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. Advertisement The 25-year-old has been working on […]
Drumboe address looks to the future, remembering the past
SINN Féin MEP Chris MacManus opened his address to the Drumboe Commemoration yesterday speaking of his own family’s “long-standing and proud relationship with the Republican family here in Donegal”. Recalling all those who were remembered at this time he said, in their memory they commit to “removing the stain of partition, Britain’s border in Ireland”. […]
Easter Garda patrols continue
GARDAÍ are continuing a number of high visibility checkpoints around Donegal this morning. Drivers are being urged to be vigilant on the roads today, Easter Bank Holiday Monday, following a number of arrests over the weekend. Gardaí have been focusing on the detection of key lifesaver offences which include speeding, drink/drug driving and the non-wearing of […]
Petition to halt Creeslough shop
by Kate Heaney A PETITION has been launched to prevent the reconstruction of a shop in Creeslough at the site of the October 7, 2022 tragedy, after developers revealed their plans to the mother of one of the ten people who died there. Friends and relatives of some of the victims instead want to see a memorial erected […]
Donegal doctor ‘alarmed’ by use of unlicensed botox products
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL doctor who says she is aware unlicensed botox products are being unethically administered by unqualified people in hairdressing salons in the county has voiced her alarm. Dr Farah Mydin is calling for legislation around the use of anti wrinkle injections and dermal fillers to be prioritised by the government before more harm is done. […]
PARENTING COLUMN: Vanilla ice cream can work wonders when your child is sick
By Louise Flanagan My sister-in-law has three kids under four. Recently, a dreaded bug ripped through their house, with one poor tot after the other succumbing to bouts of nausea. It’s a common occurrence, unfortunately. Advertisement Young kids go through a phase where it seems to be one thing after the other – an ear […]
Average cost of a new build in Donegal now almost €290,000
According to the Daft.ie quarterly report published this week the average price of a three-bed semi in County Donegal was €219,789 on March 1, 2024. This showed a year on year increase of 13.2 per cent. Comparative prices in nearby counties were lower. In Sligo the cost was €202, 397 up just 7.7 per cent. […]