By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL-based seafood processing group Errigal Bay has been granted planning permission for the development of a factory to produce plant based products. Securing planning permission from Donegal County Council last week, the large oat-milk plant will be built on the same site as a large seafood processing facility near Meenaneary in Co. […]
Penneys Sligo supports Letterkenny staff member diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
A FUNDRAISING Fashion Show was held in Penneys Sligo this week in support of their former colleague, Olivia Robb, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Best known for working as a member of staff in Penneys Letterkenny for many years, Olivia started her career in the Sligo store 30 years ago. This is […]
Six Donegal natives have been attested as Garda members
SIX Donegal natives were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána this morning. The new Gardaí commenced their Garda training in July 2023, and have undertaken a blend of on-line learning, on-site learning in the Garda College, and experiential learning in training Garda stations. During their training these new Probationer Gardaí observed and assisted […]
BREAKING: Creeslough disaster – two men arrested
TWO males have been arrested in connection with the fatal explosion in Creeslough in October, 2022. In a statement, Gardaí say that this morning, Friday, March 22, investigating Gardaí have arrested 2 males (aged in their 50’s) for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. “Both men are currently detained […]
Sinn Féin deputies raise issue of 14-year-old girl being banned from fishing with government
Sinn Féin’s Deputy Pearse Doherty and Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn yesterday raised with government the issue of a 14-year-old girl being banned from fishing pollock. The Donegal Deputies brought 14-year-old Muireann Kavanagh’s hook and line with them to Leinster House to highlight the unfair nature of Ireland’s fishing laws. Speaking to the Tánaiste yesterday, Teachta […]
New Kilmacrennan apartment must have 60-minute fire resisting wall
by Louise Doyle A 60-minute fire resisting compartment wall is to be constructed as part of planning permission granted for a change of use of a vacant dining room to apartment accommodation in Kilmacrennan. The stipulation is one of five conditions attached to planning permission for the new apartment living accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Denis Gorman lodged plans with Donegal […]
Anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing person sparks fresh appeal
By Dionne Meehan THE anniversary of Ireland’s longest missing person, Mary Boyle, has sparked a fresh appeal for information. The six-year-old vanished from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, south Donegal on March 18, 1977. Advertisement Despite decades of searching and investigations, no trace of the little girl has ever been found. The schoolgirl’s disappearance resulted […]
Tractor draw launched for Donegal Hospice
BY JEROME HUGHES AN exciting fundraiser has been launched to support the development of Donegal Hospice, offering a somewhat unique prize – a highly sought-after Massey Ferguson 135 tractor. Orla Neely and her husband Mark embarked on a journey across Ireland to acquire the perfect tractor, aiming to raise as much money as possible for […]
100% Redress Party announces candidate for the Milford constituency
THE 100% Redress Party (“the Party”) has announced its third candidate, who will be standing at the forthcoming local council elections in June 2024. Eamonn Jackson, former Chairperson of the Mica Action Group, will be contesting the the Milford Electoral Area in Donegal. Eamonn, who lives with his family in Milford, says “it is a […]
Closure of Raphoe playgroup would be devastating blow – McDaid
A candidate in the forthcoming local elections says the closure of Raphoe Community Playgroup due to the presence of defective blocks in its building will be devastating for the local community in Raphoe. It emerged this week that the playgroup building is to be condemned in June and management say the playgroup, which has been […]