DONEGAL has seen a surge in callouts to tackle rodents. Ireland’s leading pest control provider, Rentokil says it has recorded a 22 per cent increase in callouts for rodents in the northwest region since January this year compared to January to October last year. Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo are the counties most affected by […]
Donegal Garda Superintendent makes personal road safety plea
by Jerome Hughes DONEGAL Garda Superintendent, David Kelly, has passionately urged community cooperation to prevent road tragedies, insisting that the aim is to save lives rather than secure convictions. Speaking to Donegal News, Supt. Kelly recalled a personal experience from his youth, where his father highlighted the community’s role in ensuring responsible driving. Advertisement “When […]
Local projects benefit from funding
Donegal County Council has been allocated €100,000 for projects in Letterkenny and Falcarragh. The Swilly Waterway Riverside Project in Letterkenny and Ballyconnell Estates and Gardens Project in Falcarragh will both receive €50,000 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS). The aim of the ORIS vis to enhance outdoor amenities such as walkways, cycleways, rivers, lakes, […]
Health Minister urged to listen to those at LUH
by Louise Doyle HEALTH Minister Stephen Donnelly has been urged to “pay very close attention” to what he is told when he meets with GPs and consultants in Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. The health minister has been told that Letterkenny University Hospital is underfunded by €45 million. Advertisement The facility is receiving 25 per cent less […]
Happy 90th birthday – Dan McTeague
Those who gathered for 10am Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on Saturday morning might not have been expecting to be blessed by the performance of the massed choirs of the Cathedral who were there on a very special day, under the direction of Frank Breslin. Among the congregation was Letterkenny man Dan McTeague, […]
Retailers gear up for Black Friday
RETAILERS across Donegal are gearing up for a bustling day tomorrow as ‘Black Friday’ is set to draw thousands of shoppers seeking pre-Christmas bargains. Tinney’s Toys, Ireland’s largest online farm toy superstore, situated on the Leck Road in Letterkenny, assures ample parking space amidst ongoing traffic concerns in the town. Owner Liam Tinney shared his […]
Planning go-ahead for development at Ramelton Football Special facility
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a development at the production facility of Football Special in Ramelton. Applicant, Football Special Ltd lodged planning permission with Donegal County Council in February for the construction of a single storey replacement storage and distribution building at the junction of Augnish Road and Castle Street in Ramelton. […]
Driving test overhaul plans welcomed
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY based driving instructor has welcomed the news of an overhaul of the current driving test which hasn’t been adapted in over 10 years. With the move coming as part of a response to the increase in road deaths this year, Collette O’Donnell of O’Donnell School of Motoring, said she sees […]
Access slipway for River Swilly ‘urgently needed’
THE immediate need for a slipway in Letterkenny to allow search and rescue personnel access the river was raised by Cllr Gerry McMonagle at this month’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. The councillor put down a motion that the OPW identify and construct an access site between the town bridges so a boat can be launched. […]
Rathmullan native appointed new Active School Accreditor
THE Donegal Education Support Centre has announced that Ms. Maura Mc Nicholl, a native of Rathmullan, is the new Active School Accreditor and will be responsible for the awarding of the active flag to primary schools in Donegal. The Active School Flag is a Department of Education and Skills initiative which recognises schools that strive to […]