A SLEEP out is being held this December to help raise funds for those impacted by the Creeslough tragedy over the Christmas period. The fundraiser is being organised by Celtic Football Club Foundation and will be held in Naomh Muire Íochtar Na Rosann. The event is being held as part of the Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, […]
Top award for outstanding contribution
DONEGAL man Liam Cannon has been awarded the prestigious Carl Berkeley Memorial for his outstanding contributions to the counselling and psychotherapy field. Mr Cannon was also awarded the Northern Ireland Regional Award for Outstanding Contributions to the field. The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) presented the award to Mr Cannon at their 7th […]
Distribution of Red Cross funds begin
A MEETING between the Irish Red Cross, Donegal County Council, the HSE, the Department of Social Welfare, and local community organisations is expected to take place in the coming days to decide how funds raised in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy will be distributed. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday Liam O’Dwyer, Secretary General […]
Councillor Ian McGarvey announces plan to retire
COUNCILLOR Ian McGarvey has announced his intention to retire from politics. The 92-year-old has spoken to Donegal County Council officials and informed them of his impending departure. Confirming his plans to stand down, Ireland’s oldest serving public representative told the Donegal News yesterday, “The notice I have given is that in the near future I am […]
Rossnowlagh Community Playground Official Opening
The Rossnowlagh Community Playground was officially opened on Monday October 17, 2022. This event celebrated the opening of the new community playground for the people of Rossnowlagh and the wider area offering opportunities for interactive play for children of varying ages and abilities. The project received funding as part of Donegal County Council’s €5.5m Local […]
Letterkenny road closed after man found injured
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny have launched an investigation after a man was found on the Neil T Blaney road this morning with unexplained injuries. The road remains partially closed between the Polestar Roundabout to the junction with the Joe Bonner Road where Gardaí remain at the scene. A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said: “A […]
Appeal lodged over Rosemount apartment plans
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála over plans for 17 apartments in Letterkenny. Millennium Unit Trust 105 was refused permission for the development in Rosemount Lane by Donegal County Council in September on the grounds of “over-development” and “excessive density beyond the site’s capacity”. The proposed development involves the demolition of two […]
Spending down by six per cent in Donegal
SPENDING in Donegal fell by six per cent in September, according to Bank of Ireland’s latest debit and credit card spending report which shows that consumers are tightening their belts. September’s figures painted a relatively gloomy picture when compared to the recent summer months, with spending falling in every county. In comparison to Donegal’s six per […]
Motion calling for urgent ban on energy disconnections
Sinn Féin TD for Donegal Pearse Doherty has urged TDs to back the party’s motion in the Dáil today to ensure households are protected from electricity and gas disconnections this winter. The motion would introduce a ban on energy disconnections now and provide crucial protections for people who use pay as you go meters. Speaking […]
Creeslough post office reopens at temporary location
THE post office at Creeslough will reopen this morning at a temporary location to assist the local community. Thanks to the good efforts of the former postmaster in Creeslough, Grace Cannon, the office will reopen a short distance away from the former location. The new temporary post office is located in the building which had […]