Two Donegal projects are to receive a combined total of €493,826 under Disability Participation and Awareness Fund. The No Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny has been allocated €393,826 for its DS Champions Health and Wellbeing Programme, while the Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL), which is also based in Letterkenny, will get €100,000 for its Access […]
Opinions Sought from Buncrana & Carndonagh Residents
The second phase of a public consultation process, regarding the Buncrana to Carndonagh Greenway Project, is about to get underway. The initiative aims to provide an attractive trail between Buncrana and Carndonagh, mainly to be used for recreational purposes by pedestrians, cyclists and people with impaired mobility. Donegal County Council, with the support of Transport […]
New Campaign Aims to Boost Donegal Businesses and Benefit Consumers
A new initiative has just been launched which sets out to give businesses in Donegal a boost while at the same time offering consumers a convenient and comprehensive way to explore the diverse range of products and services available across the county. The #BuyDonegal campaign was unveiled on Monday in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. […]
National Learning Network in Letterkenny to hold open day
THE National Learning Network is holding an open day on Thursday, November 23 at the NLN College, Rossview Business Park, Port Road, Letterkenny at 11am. This eagerly anticipated event will unfold across many NLN centres nationwide, serving as a cornerstone celebration for National College Awareness Week. The NLN Open Day will welcome individuals who may […]
Council silent on final costs of Four Lane road project
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council is remaining tight-lipped about the final costings of the Four Lane project – for now. The major multi million euro infrastructure project in Letterkenny has been beset with delays, with its completion now running more than a year over schedule. Advertisement The road works, between the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts […]
Mary’s Meals hosting art sale
Mary’s Meals will host an art sale at Frame Masters, Canal Road, Letterkenny on Thursday evening, November 23. Over 150 paintings have been given to Mary’s Meals and any one of them would make a lovely present for a loved one at Christmas, on a birthday or anniversary. Mary’s Meals gratefully acknowledge the work and […]
Sign changes for Cathedral Quarter
SOME signage for the Cathedral Quarter in Letterkenny needs to be changed to allow people to find the area, Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly told Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford MD. He pointed out that signs for the area at Main Street, the old Courthouse and Church Lane currently read ‘Ecclesiastical Quarter’ and should read […]
CCTV examined after crash in Gortahork
CCTV footage is to be examined following a two-vehicle collision in Gortahork. A driver of a car was travelling from Meenacladdy towards Bunbeg when their car was struck by an oncoming white van on a narrow road. The driver of the van did not stop at the scene. Advertisement The collision occurred on Thursday, November […]
New traffic lights installed in Dungloe
By Dionne Meehan THE FIRST set of traffic lights has been installed in the Glenties Municipal District in a bid to heighten the safety of the community. The lights are located on Carnmore Road in Dungloe (An Clochán Liath) and Cllr Micheál Choilm mac Giolla Easbaig said there has been widespread delight among locals who […]
People encouraged to attend health recruitment fair
School leavers, third level students, people looking for a career change and those looking to relocate to Donegal are being encouraged to attend today’s HSE Health and Social Care Recruitment and Education Fair in Buncrana by Donegal government minister, Charlie McConalogue. “Tuesday’s event is for people who want to find out more about the opportunities […]