SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty has called for the introduction of temporary and targeted mortgage interest relief to support struggling households. The Donegal TD was speaking after the Central Statistics Office found that mortgage interest costs had risen by 46 percent in the past 12 months. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said: “Yesterday the […]
Programme for adults with long term health conditions to be held in Bundoran
The Living Well Programme is a key evidence-based resource of the Self-management Support Programme across Community Healthcare Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo (CH CDLMS). Living Well supports adults, 18 years and over, living with long term health conditions such as Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, heart conditions, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis and chronic pain to develop self-management […]
Busy times on and off screen for Donegal actor Pól
Pól Penrose is a familiar face for fans of TG4’s long-running series Ros Na Rún. And off screen, he’s kept busy and loving his work with BRÓD na Gaeltachta. Hi Pól, thank you for taking this interview. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? I grew up in Cloch Cheann Fhaola and got interested […]
Pringle calls on Government to assist Iceland workers
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called on Government to assist Iceland workers who are still seeking pay after the company went into examinership. Addressing the Tánaiste in the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said: “As you will know, several Iceland stores across Ireland have been closed, including the Letterkenny store in my own constituency, after […]
Letterkenny Credit Union hosts historic visit of senior officials
A little bit of history was made last Thursday evening when Letterkenny Credit Union hosted a special visit by the country’s two most senior officials in the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU). CEO, Mr David Malone, and newly elected President, Mr Martin Busch met with the Board of Directors/Board Oversight Committee members, Senior Management […]
Planning permission granted for major Donegal resort
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL Boardwalk Resort in Carrigart has been granted planning permission for glamping pods. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission for a major development which will include ten glamping pods, five pitches for tents and 10 spaces for campervans at the popular resort in Glenree, Carrigart. Advertisement The application also details the development of a […]
Twenty four hours in Dublin from Donegal Airport
IT’S amazing what you can pack into 24 hours in Dublin – especially with a quick flight from Donegal Airport. We arrived at Donegal Airport on Thursday morning at around 6.30am,checked in and even had time to enjoy a sneaky sausage roll from the cafe before boarding the 7.50am flight to Dublin. It was the most chilled out experience I […]
Fist steps on long road to recovery
By Dionne Meehan A RALLY enthusiast from Ramelton who was seriously injured in a motorbike accident one year ago is working towards getting back in the driver’s seat. Brendan Friel was critically injured when his motorbike collided with a car on the main Ramelton to Letterkenny road last August. Advertisement And as the first anniversary […]
Appeal for missing dog believed to be in St Johnston
A SOCIAL media campaign has been launched for a missing dog believed to be in the St Johnston area. Murphy, the brown and white beagle, was in the vehicle which was involved in a collision on the Letterkenny Road in Derry on Tuesday morning and has been missing since. He was last seen yesterday evening […]
Man charged with Sliabh Liag incident to appear in court this afternoon
THE man, in his 30s, arrested yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged assault that reportedly took place in the Slieve League/Killybegs area has been charged. The alleged incident occurred between Saturday, June and Sunday, June 25, 2023. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District court at […]