DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the second non-statutory public consultation for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 2: Options Selection, which is a 2-stage process. The shortlisted […]
‘Unprecedented levels’ of domestic violence in Donegal
by Louise Doyle ALMOST 500 domestic abuse incidents were reported to gardaí in Donegal in the first half of this year, while the county’s probation service currently has the highest number (26) of active domestic violence cases in the region. This marks an increase on last year’s Donegal cases (17), which outnumbered Sligo and Mayo’s cases […]
Remarkable courage’ of Donegal peacekeeper hailed
THE UN’s secretary general has praised the “remarkable courage” of a Newtowncunningham peacekeeper killed in Lebanon. Antonio Guterres made the remarks to Private Seán Rooney’s family in a recent correspondence. The 24-year-old was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping mission was ambushed and fired upon in December 2022. Advertisement The […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patches of mist and drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patches of drizzle and mist. There will be a good deal of dry weather overall. There will be a few bright or short sunny spells in places. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 11 to 12 degrees. Tonight there will be a few clear spells with isolated patches of mist and […]
Singing star Nathan launches new Carter Clothing range
By Dionne Meehan LAST Thursday was a pivotal moment for country music star Nathan Carter as he launched his new clothing range ‘Carter Clothing’. Born out of a desire to dress well with minimal effort, the singer’s first collection has a classic feel, with hints of retro and nautical nods. Advertisement From jeans and jackets […]
A night of celebration as Liam Blake remembered at Leckview
It was a night of special memories and celebration for Letterkenny Rovers as the new floodlights were officially switched on at Leckview Park last Saturday night. The lights have been installed on the newly redeveloped grass pitch and a large crowd gathered for Saturday night’s event where special guest was the Minister for Social Protection […]
‘Sitting in Bunbeg church, I thought it’d be lovely to be here on Christmas morning’
By Rebecca Crockett THE parishes of Carrickfin, Bunbeg and Dungloe have welcomed a new face at their Sunday service as Reverend Arthur Burns has been appointed as the new rector. Ordained in 2012 by Bishop Ken Good, the Church of Ireland reverend most recently served in Glendermott Church in Derry. Advertisement Joined by his wife […]
My child’s wait for spinal surgery was ‘horrendous’ and ‘unjust’
by Louise Doyle THE mum of a young Kilmacrennan girl who waited for more than half her life for spinal surgery, and whose lung capacity dropped 46 per cent because of her spine’s curve, has called for no more children to languish on waiting lists. Kylie Ann Stewart will turn 11 next month. Advertisement She has Spina Bifida, a […]
Popular Chilli Lounge is hot stuff after awards win
By Paul McElwee POPULAR Cavan Town Indian restaurant The Chilli Lounge proved to be the ‘hottest ticket in town’ after is scooped a duo of awards at the Asian Restaurant Awards last week. Held in the auspicious surroundings of the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, The Asian Restaurant Awards handed out gongs for ‘Best Restaurant in […]
Deaf charity calls for better inclusion at public events
By Louise Doyle A Letterkenny charity providing a range of specialist supports and services to people who are deaf and hard of hearing is calling for greater consideration by those who organise public meetings. Chime works in partnership with other organisations and service providers to make their services fully accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. […]