DONEGAL Sports Partnership is to benefit from €92,500 in support from the Government’s Dormant Accounts Funding scheme. It’s part of an overall investment package of €4.86m which is going towards local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The Dormant Accounts Fund enables unclaimed funds […]
‘Game changer’ Inishowen innovation hub opens in Donegal
A STATE-of the art “game changer” innovation hub has opened in Buncrana. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland, Charlie McConalogue TD, officially opened the Inishowen Innovation hub on Friday. The state-of-the-art 700sqm space for start-up and scaling disruptive technology businesses, features gigabit fibre broadband provided by Vodafone and SIRO, along with office space, […]
‘Recruitment takes time and our children can’t wait’
By Dionne Meehan A NEW group made up of parents with children who have a disability and/or additional needs based in Donegal are uniting together in a bid to get their children’s voices heard. Special Needs Parents Network Donegal was set up so parents can provide peer to peer support whilst effectively advocating for their […]
Gardaí investigating theft from Letterkenny Retail Park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of 110 sets of delivery wheels from the rear of the Retail Park in Letterkenny on Friday, October 6 at approx 10.30pm. In a statement posted on Garda Síochána Donegal’s Facebook page today, gardaí are urging anybody with dash cam footage to get in contact. “We are particularly interested in […]
Donegal’s first pet crematorium set to open later this month
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL’S first ever pet crematorium is to open this month. Donegal Pet Crematorium at Glack, Inch Island, boasts state-of-the-art equipment and a team of caring professionals who treat each pet with the utmost respect and tenderness. Advertisement The facility will give pet lovers in Donegal, the wider Northwest and Northern Ireland access to […]
Call for safety measures at busy Milford road
CONCERNS have been expressed over the safety of pedestrians who walk along a busy main road outside Milford. Aontú representative Mary T. Sweeney said there has been a significant increase in pedestrians walking along the main road between the Milford Retail Park and the nearby Mulroy Woods Hotel and a local service station. She said […]
Incredible run of success for Filligans at Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
A DONEGAL artisan food producer has scooped a whopping four awards at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards which took place in Kerry last weekend. Glenties based company ‘Filigans’ won Gold for its Tomato and Chilli Relish, Gold for its Tomato Kasundi Chutney and Bronze for its Sundried Tomato Wholegrain Mustard with Balsamic. […]
Go-ahead for Killylastin housing development
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a housing development in Killylastin, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has granted planning permission to applicant Property Hold Limited for the development, which comprises 21 dwellings in all, including the completion of five unfinished dwelling houses. Advertisement The applicant lodged plans in May of this year seeking planning […]
Work to begin on Arbatt Bridge as contractor appointed
By Dionne Meehan STRUCTURAL works are to begin on the Arbatt Bridge in Cloghan in the coming weeks following a year-long closure. The bridge, situated on a secondary link road, had to be immediately closed last February due to a partial collapse. Advertisement Donegal County Council successfully secured €70,000 from the Department of Transport for the […]
Missing Letterkenny teen located safe and well
A Letterkenny teenager who was reported missing yesterday, Monday, October 9 has been located. Gardaí confirmed Joseph Armlich (14) has been located safe and well in a statement issued this morning. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance,” a spokesperson said. Advertisement