THE Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) held their annual General Meeting (AGM) in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey on Tuesday followed by a Gala Ball. The President of the VFI John Clendennen, welcomed delegates to the county and addressed issues facing the pub trade which is going through a changing market. He spoke of items including insurance […]
Calls for Minor Injury Clinic in Letterkenny
THE Health Service Executive is being urged to open a local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) following the publication of figures that reveal Letterkenny University Hospital recorded its highest ever number of patients waiting for beds in the month of April. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, LUH had 594 patients admitted to hospital […]
Minister McConalogue and Bulgarian Ambassador mark European Week at St Columba’s College
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, and Bulgarian Ambassador to Ireland, Vanya Andreeva-Malakova, visited St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar on Friday as part of the European Week Outreach Programme. The initiative, now in its third year, is coordinated by the Department of Foreign Affairs. In his address to students at the Twin Towns school, Minister McConalogue explained […]
Calling all Donegal singletons, applications for First Dates Ireland are now open!
Are you tired of life in the friendzone? Too many frogs and not enough princes? Sick of apps that promise matchmaking and end up heartbreaking? Well, listen up all you Romeos and Juliets. That sound you hear might just be the music of love! Advertisement Ireland’s number one dating show is back with a bang […]
Call for temporary traffic lights to ease traffic congestion on Ramelton Road
A motion from Cllr John O’Donnell calling on the council to alleviate traffic problems at Ramelton Road and at Arena 7 in Letterkenny, led to a call for temporary traffic lights to be installed on the two roundabouts in that area. “There are an awful lot of people travelling from the Fanad area and the […]
Clannad to receive Freedom of Donegal at council reception
THE internationally renowned, award winning group Clannad will receive the Freedom of Donegal at a special reception given by Donegal County Council tomorrow at 3 pm. They will be presented with a County Badge and Scroll by Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Harley. During the reception, CEO John McLaughlin will speak about the award while tributes will be also […]
D-Day for County Donegal Development Plan
DESCRIBED as one of their most important meetings in the past 5 years, County Councillors are currently deciding the fate of the Donegal Development Plan in Lifford. The plan guides future decisions around, for example, housing, regeneration, economic development, transport, and natural heritage. It also contains area plans for Buncrana, Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, and Bundoran. Members […]
‘Oldtown terrorist making our lives hell’
BY JEROME HUGHES A GROUP of residents living in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny claim they are being terrorised by one of their neighbours and that “someone will end up dead” unless their concerns are addressed by gardaí and Donegal County Council. Amid genuine fear over possible reprisals, most of the residents have spoken to […]
Man struck by vehicle in Clonmany on Sunday dies
A man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany in the early hours of Sunday. According to gardaí, at about 00:15, a pedestrian in his 60s was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Advertisement He died […]
Investigations are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision between a pedestrian and car on Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, today, Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm. Advertisement A child has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital […]