FLYING the national flag at half mast outside council buildings today has divided opinion among Donegal’s councillors. Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s office contacted all local authorities on Friday requesting that the flag be lowered to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. In an email to Donegal County Council Chief Executive John McLaughlin, the Taoiseach asked that […]
Road works between Kilmacrennan and Termon set to cause delays
Donegal County Council has advised motorists that delays are to be expected on the N56 between Kilmacrennan and Termon due to essential road maintenance. Road works are due to take place from Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 30. Motorists are advised that delays are to be expected.
Staff to strike in pursuit of ‘first pay rise in 14 years’
STAFF in 13 community organisations in county Donegal will strike this Thursday as part of the ‘Valuing Care, Valuing Community’ campaign to highlight the demand for a first pay rise in 14 years for workers in the sector. The striking workers will hold a protest march and rally in Letterkenny, leaving from outside the SIPTU office on Port […]
Narin man becomes first wheelchair user to conquer Sliabh Liag
A DONEGAL man has conquered the summit of Europe’s highest sea cliffs in his wheelchair. Paul Dawson (55) launched his mission to scale Sliabh Liag earlier this year as he wanted to “move mountains” for disabled people. He is also raising funds to purchase a 4×4 Off Road Powered Wheelchair to access the beautiful Blue […]
Donegal teacher wins ASTI award for outstanding contribution
A Donegal teacher has received a 2021 ASTI Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to his school community and to sporting in Ireland. The Achievement Award, which could not be presented during the pandemic, was presented at a reception in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday, September 16. Ollie Horgan, a teacher at […]
Paths compo exceeded €360k in first six months of 2022
DONEGAL County Council has paid out over €360,000 already this year in compensation as a result of injuries suffered on broken or flawed footpaths. The payments bring to more than €3 million the amount drained from the public purse due to claims since 2016. Mayor of Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District, Donal Kelly, will bring a […]
Do you recognise anyone here?
A Scottish woman whose family is from Donegal has appealed for information about the people in an old recently unearthed photograph. The picture showing five women and three men is believed to have been taken in the Downings area in either the late 1920s or the 1930s. Only one person has been identified, Margaret Roy’s […]
Colly maps Donegal – From north to south, east to west
A Letterkenny resident who started charting his favourite places in Donegal five years ago has pulled them all together in a huge map. Colin ‘Colly’ Farrell’s colourful creation has just gone on display in the Silver Tassie, the first place to make it on to the impressive trail. Colly, who is originally from Dublin but […]
Busy weekend for volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI
VOLUNTEER crew members of Arranmore RNLI responded to two call outs at the weekend, both with positive outcomes. THE crew responded to a call to assist a medical evacuation from the island at 6.45am on Friday. The patient was transferred to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport and on to Letterkenny University Hospital. On Saturday at […]
Donegal’s value of community brought around the world
A YOUNG man who grew up in Cranford is now bringing his unique understanding of the value of strong community to those less fortunate. Paul Carr works with the Irish charity Concern and has witnessed the struggle of street children in Bangladesh. The 34 year-old is now in Rwanda where he has seen strong community […]