By Róise Collins THE PARISH priest in Milford said he has been truly taken aback by the generosity of the local community who have responded to an appeal for help for essential repair works at the town’s St Peter’s Church. Parishioners in Milford were faced with a potentially chilly winter when the boiler at the […]
First Donegal fiddle music film to première this weekend
THE first ever film on Donegal fiddle music will première in Highlands Hotel in Glenties on Saturday as part of the 41st Glenties Fiddle Weekend. The film is inspired by renowned Donegal fiddler John Doherty who died back in 1980 but his voice and music are brought back in this film entitled ‘And that was […]
Heritage-led Regeneration Award for Ballyshannon
Donegal County Council has scooped the Urban Regeneration and Heritage Award at the Irish Planning Institute’s Irish Planning Awards for the work they carried out on the Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative. At the award ceremony in Clontarf Castle last Thursday, they were recognised for their innovation and excellence in Irish planning. Delighted to have their […]
First anniversary of Creeslough tragedy approaches
by Louise Doyle TOMORROW marks the first anniversary of the Creeslough tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 people and injured eight others. October 7, 2022 was just like any other other day in Lafferty’s shop in the village. Advertisement Excited for the weekend, young children dropped their schoolbags at the doors of the shop […]
Donegal Youth Service launches ambitious three-year plan
DONEGAL Youth Service has launched an ambitious three-year strategic plan to support young people and volunteers. The leading organisation in Donegal is rolling out its new strategic plan from 2023-2025, with young people at the heart of the objective. Regional Director of Donegal Youth Service, Lorraine Thompson, said the new stategic plan demonstrates the organisation’s commitment […]
College Farm Road apartment application withdrawn
A GRANT of planning sought to build eight two-bed apartments at a site on College Farm Road in Letterkenny has been withdrawn by the developer PJ McDermott. A number of residents in the area had lodged objections to the Burt based developer’s plans, citing the fact the proposal was too dense by comparison to other […]
Creeslough investigation: Gardaí say 1350 lines of enquiry actioned
GARDAÍ have confirmed that in excess of 1350 lines of enquiry have been actioned and in excess of 900 statements have been taken as investigations continue into last year’s tragedy in Creeslough. In a statement issued on Thursday, An Garda Síochana said they continue to work diligently and as expeditiously as possible, in the circumstances, […]
Buncrana man’s portrait expected to make €17million
A PAINTING of a Buncrana-born businessman by the late artist Lucian Freud, goes to auction next month with an estimated price of €17 million. Developer Pat Doherty acknowledges his portrait entitled ‘Donegal Man’ is not pretty. It is one of three of Freud’s works owned by the businessman who sat for some 600 hours to […]
Delight for farmers as slurry deadline extended
By Dionne Meehan THERE is relief for farmers following confirmation that the slurry deadline has been extended for another week. The deadline has been extended from Sunday, October 8 to Saturday, October 14. Advertisement Welcoming the extension, Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly said it is “great news”. “This is great news for farmers as the weather […]
Trolley figures are a “high risk event” – INMO
by Louise Doyle THE Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for “urgent talks” to address mounting pressures in hospitals amid latest trolley figures posing a “high risk event”. The organisation has said each hospital group and the HSE must “outline immediately” what they are doing to reduce significant pressures in what it has described as “intolerable environments”. Advertisement The […]