Kilmacrennan traffic ‘past a joke’


CALLING for urgent traffic calming measures in Kilmacrennan, Cllr John O’Donnell said he would not sit at another council meeting until something was done about it. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly described traffic in the village as being almost “a case of bless yourself and close your eyes as it was a death trap”. At Tuesday’s […]

Boil Water Notice issued for customers supplied by Cranford Public Water Supply


Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Cranford Public Water Supply including Carrigart and Downings areas to protect public health. The population impacted by this notice is approximately 3,734 people. This notice is being issued due to disinfection process issues at Cranford […]

McGinley Coach Travel sign €4m coach deal with Volvo


Magheroarty based transport company, John McGinley Coach Travel, has signed a €4million coach deal with Volvo. This new deal will see the family-run company add ten new custom built Volvo coaches to their fleet in the Spring. It is one of the largest individual custom orders Volvo will undertake this year, and is seen as […]

Electoral boundaries issue ‘likely to be revisited’


A Donegal TD has said the possibility of Donegal returning to a county-wide constituency – or two constituencies – will likely be revisited after the next election. Deputy Thomas Pringle said there is a clear need for the county to revert back to one unit “as in the whole county of Donegal”. There had been […]

‘Confidence in LUH is being lost’ after second consultant let go


by Louise Doyle CONFIDENCE in Letterkenny University Hospital is being eroded after a second locum consultant was let go in a matter of weeks, it has been claimed. Councillor Gerry McMonagle, who is also a member of Regional Health Forum West, has called for a deeper probe into the qualifications and background of locum consultants employed […]

Donegal man receives National Bravery Award after rescue


A DONEGAL man has received a National Bravery Award, following his heroic rescue of a woman drowning on Carrickfinn Beach. During the event which took place in Dublin’s Farmleigh House on Friday afternoon Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, presented 26 National Bravery Awards to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own lives to […]

Run in the Dark returns to Gaoth Dobhair


By Róise Collins AS darkness sweeps around the globe on Wednesday November 15, thousands of people across the world will pull on their running shoes and red flashing armbands to complete a 5k run, wheel or walk. This is part of a global movement lighting up the night to help cure paralysis. Advertisement The Run […]

Businesses plea for patience amid traffic light ‘teething issues’


by Jerome Hughes Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce is seeking forbearance from motorists while ‘teething issues’ are resolved with respect to a traffic management system at the town’s Polestar roundabout. Letterkenny Chamber CEO Toni Forrester has moved to allay concerns over the traffic lights at the roundabout which have attracted criticism from some motorists and local shops. Advertisement “We have to remember […]

School fears over tele mast go-ahead


by Louise Doyle THE Board of Management of a Castlefinn school has said the community feels “betrayed” by Donegal County Council after it granted planning permission for a telecommunications mast metres from the building. Those at the helm of St Mary’s National School have lodged an objection to the go-ahead, warning that numerous families have informed them […]