NO GRANTS to refurbish vacant properties in Donegal have been drawn down since the government scheme began, new figures have revealed. Since July 2022 only 21 grants under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Scheme have been drawn down nationally, with no grants drawn down at all in Donegal. The scheme may award a grant of €50,000 […]
Chilli Lounge named Best Indian Restaurant in Ulster
CAVAN restaurant the Chilli Lounge has been named Best Indian Restaurant in Ulster at the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023. Taking place at the Castleknock Hotel last week, there were 43 awards up for grabs across numerous categories. Finalists travelled from all over the island of Ireland for the awards, representing food from China, Japan, India, […]
Frustrated Councillor pens letter to Minister
By Róise Collins FRUSTRATION is continuing to grow regarding the lack of progress on the new water treatment plant in Falcarragh. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Michael McClafferty said these delays, which could last years, will continue until a foreshore license is granted. Advertisement The independent Councillor claimed that the delays, which have now […]
Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland to visit Letterkenny
THE Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, will visit Letterkenny later this month to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. The event is being hosted at the Regional Cultural Centre on Wednesday, November 29 at 6pm and will include a screening of a Palestinian short film followed […]
Letterkenny Christmas Annual to be launched
The launch of the 2023 Letterkenny & District Christmas Annual will take place tomorrow at 7.30pm in the Station House Hotel. First published in 1982 as a fundraising initiative for the newly built Community Centre, this will be the 42nd edition of the popular yearly treat for all ‘Townies’, both home and abroad. Stepping into the shoes […]
New TG4 series to go behind the scenes at Donegal Airport
A NEW television series that will go behind the scenes at Donegal Airport is set to air on TG4 later this month. Aerfort Dhún na nGall is a four-part documentary which gives viewers a unique insight into the running of a small regional airport, told through the intimate stories of the passengers flying in and […]
Strong Donegal presence at Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
by Sean Hillen SINN Féin stands ready for Government, that was the message that rang out loud and clear from over 1,000 enthusiastic members gathered for the party’s annual Ard Fheis in Athlone, Westmeath last weekend. With local as well as European Parliament elections taking place next year, delegates voiced their views on issues such […]
Clampdown operation to tackle drink and drug drivers
MOTORISTS in Donegal are being warned of a clampdown operation to detect those driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gardaí made 14 arrests across the division in the last week for drink and drug driving offences. Eight arrests were made for drink driving, while six people were arrested for drug driving offences. Advertisement […]
Kilmacrennan traffic ‘past a joke’
CALLING for urgent traffic calming measures in Kilmacrennan, Cllr John O’Donnell said he would not sit at another council meeting until something was done about it. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly described traffic in the village as being almost “a case of bless yourself and close your eyes as it was a death trap”. At Tuesday’s […]
Boil Water Notice issued for customers supplied by Cranford Public Water Supply
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Cranford Public Water Supply including Carrigart and Downings areas to protect public health. The population impacted by this notice is approximately 3,734 people. This notice is being issued due to disinfection process issues at Cranford […]