EXTENSIVE works on the 3km footpath that leads straight to the summit of Errigal have been completed after two years, making the mountain more accessible to walkers of all abilities. The two phase project which was undertaken by McGowan Environmental Engineering, based in the North of Scotland will also allow for re-vegetation of the eroded […]
Pringle: Government must address LUH recruitment issues
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called on Government to address recruitment and retention issues at Letterkenny University Hospital, highlighting GPs’ and consultants’ warnings of a “service collapse” in a letter to the minister. Addressing the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “I know Minister Donnelly received a letter two weeks ago […]
Mixed reaction to new traffic lights
By Diarmaid Doherty A Letterkenny councillor has said the major traffic delays being experienced in and around parts of the town this week have been caused by motorists attempting to avoid the new traffic light system on the Polestar Roundabout. Long tailbacks were reported on different routes around the town, even at off-peak times, since […]
‘We never should have been put to the pin of our collar’
By Róise Collins VULNERABLE service users across the county went to bed on Monday night, not knowing if they would get out of bed on Tuesday morning, Mary McGrenra, service coordinator at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal has revealed. Ms McGrenra was speaking following the suspension of a proposed strike of community and […]
Tidy Towns groups across Donegal increase scores
by Kate Heaney ALL of 41 towns and villages in County Donegal entered in this year’s Supervalu Tidy Towns competition have increased their scores with a number of first time entries. The maximum mark achievable is 550. Judges praised Letterkenny under the Community heading stating “The sub-committee system you have developed is an excellent way […]
Gardaí manning traffic outside Dunkineely National School as road safety fears continue
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ have been assisting outside Dunkineely National School where road safety is a growing concern. Fears emerged recently in the wake of a near miss after a group of schoolchildren and parents narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding truck outside the school. Advertisement The truck reportedly drove through five warning signs and […]
Smart technology to address theft of lifebuoys
By Diarmaid Doherty PLANS are in place to begin a special trial programme at up to 20 locations around Donegal where smart technology is to be introduced to monitor lifebuoys. The hope is that if the programme proves successful, it will help address the increasing problem of lifebuoys being removed or vandalised. Advertisement In Letterkenny, there […]
Lifford coffee morning to support people with disabilities
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning to support independence for people with disabilities across Donegal will take place in Lifford today. The event, called ‘a cup of care’, is being hosted by RehabCare Donegal which supports more than 800 people across the region. Funds raised will support the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives […]
Donegal student awarded €24,000 Naughton Foundation Scholarship
Donegal student Eoghan Strain was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €24,000 at a recent ceremony in the Trinity Business School in Dublin. The award was presented by founding patrons of the Naughton Foundation, Dr. Martin Naughton and his wife Carmel, who were joined by former Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny to present winning students with their […]
Donegal students to receive their Junior Cycle results today
TODAY over 2,500 students in Donegal will collect their Junior Cycle results. With an overall of 71,494 students sitting the exam this year, many are expected to receive their results in school this morning or online from 4pm onwards. ASTI President Geraldine O’Brien has sent a message of congratulations to all of the students, parents […]