An Clochán Liath CLG are looking for support from local businesses for the launch of their new hurling competition, Comortas Iománaíochta na Gaelige, which is the first competition of its kind in the country. Those organising the event are keen to see the competition eventually grow into the hurling equivalent of the hugely successful Comórtas […]
Oscar winner James praises Letterkenny man’s theatre group
By Louise Doyle AN Oscar winner who has Down Syndrome has praised the latest performance of a theatre group set up by a Letterkenny man for people with learning disabilities and autism as “brilliant”. Pearse McCloskey, who hails from Kiltoy, founded Skyzdalimit in Omagh 13 years ago, with the aim of making theatre more diverse and attracting mainstream audiences […]
Funding granted for two new fire appliances in Donegal
DONEGAL firefighters are to be equipped with two new fire appliances as part of an almost €21m funding allocation. The local firefighters are to receive two ‘Class B’ fire appliances. ‘Class B’ fire appliances are the first appliances mobilised to all incidents. Advertisement They generally carry 1,800 litres of water, have a main pump built in and carry […]
Glass bottle thrown at Letterkenny business
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are investigating a criminal damage incident to a small business premises close to An Grianán Theatre. A large window pane was broken on a small business premises by a person throwing a glass bottle on Sunday, October 15 at 3.40pm. Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on (074) 9167100. Advertisement […]
Experts say thousands more homes should be tested for defective blocks
By Kate Heaney SCIENTISTS specialising in the analysis of concrete, mortar and render to identify degradation factors as well as the examination of rock, aggregate, building stone and slate have called for every house built in Donegal between 1990 and 2020 to be tested for defective materials. Dr Christopher Brough and his colleagues at Petrolab […]
3km Errigal footpath project completed
EXTENSIVE works on the 3km footpath that leads straight to the summit of Errigal have been completed after two years, making the mountain more accessible to walkers of all abilities. The two phase project which was undertaken by McGowan Environmental Engineering, based in the North of Scotland will also allow for re-vegetation of the eroded […]
Pringle: Government must address LUH recruitment issues
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has called on Government to address recruitment and retention issues at Letterkenny University Hospital, highlighting GPs’ and consultants’ warnings of a “service collapse” in a letter to the minister. Addressing the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “I know Minister Donnelly received a letter two weeks ago […]
Mixed reaction to new traffic lights
By Diarmaid Doherty A Letterkenny councillor has said the major traffic delays being experienced in and around parts of the town this week have been caused by motorists attempting to avoid the new traffic light system on the Polestar Roundabout. Long tailbacks were reported on different routes around the town, even at off-peak times, since […]
‘We never should have been put to the pin of our collar’
By Róise Collins VULNERABLE service users across the county went to bed on Monday night, not knowing if they would get out of bed on Tuesday morning, Mary McGrenra, service coordinator at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal has revealed. Ms McGrenra was speaking following the suspension of a proposed strike of community and […]
Tidy Towns groups across Donegal increase scores
by Kate Heaney ALL of 41 towns and villages in County Donegal entered in this year’s Supervalu Tidy Towns competition have increased their scores with a number of first time entries. The maximum mark achievable is 550. Judges praised Letterkenny under the Community heading stating “The sub-committee system you have developed is an excellent way […]