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 […]
‘Urgent intervention’ needed to save counselling service
by Louise Doyle CALLS are to be made today for an urgent intervention to ensure funding is made available for a vital counselling service for children in Letterkenny. Concerns emerged earlier this month when the service provider, Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services revealed that with “profound sadness and regret” it would be forced to close its doors […]
Delayed repair to public streets lights
AS a result of the recent storms and power outages, the ESB has issued a Safety Notice prohibiting any activity on its network. This has resulted in the delayed repair of public street lights. A Council spokesperson said: “It would appear that in some locations there are significant numbers of lights out “in a row” […]
Stranorlar ‘eyesore’ set to be finally replaced by state-of-the-art homes
BY JEROME HUGHES A LANDMARK building in Stranorlar, branded an “eyesore”, will almost certainly be demolished this year and replaced by 8 much-needed homes before the end of next year. It’s understood many locals are expressing relief at the prospect of bidding farewell to the derelict old fire station, which has remained vacant for years, […]
Wind warning issued for Donegal
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for Donegal with strong gusts expected tomorrow. The warning will come into effect from 8am on Wednesday to 1pm. The forecaster said strong and gusty southwest winds are expected with possible wave overtopping. The affected areas are Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.
Young boy hospitalised after Letterkenny collision
Gardaí attended the scene of the collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian on the Ramelton Road on Monday at 6.55pm.
Investigation launched after overnight fire in Ballybofey
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding an overnight fire at a house in Ballybofey. The derelict property in the Trusk Road area of the town was extensively damaged in the incident. The fire broke out at around 9.30pm on Monday and members of the Donegal Fire Service who attended the scene, managed to bring the […]
Roads will be gritted from 6pm
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6pm today (Monday). Met Éireann said tonight will be dry and mostly clear but with frost and icy patches. It will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees in light northwesterly winds. “Tuesday will begin crisp with frost and ice clearing,” […]