TODAY’S Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned after families of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy hit out at council officials. They attended this morning’s meeting with local councillor Tomás Sean Devine, who is calling on the council to purchase the Creeslough explosion site as we approach the third anniversary of the […]
Five new pupils save west Donegal school from losing teacher
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FIVE new students are starting at Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí today, providing a lifeline to the west Donegal school’s efforts to retain its second teacher. The enrolments follow a recent initiative launched by the school to attract additional pupils ahead of a Department of Education census deadline. In a bid to boost numbers, the Gaelscoil […]
The race to the Áras steps up a gear in Letterkenny
THE presidential race has stepped up a gear in Letterkenny with the emergence of posters. Three candidates will be on the ballot paper in the presidential election taking place on Friday, October 24, with the election determining the 10th president of Ireland. Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin has emerged as the candidate with the strongest national radio footprint in […]
Home support waiting lists: ‘Donegal facing postcode penalty’
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OVER 300 patients are currently on waiting lists for home support services in Donegal, Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West has heard. Councillor Declan Meehan – who had asked the HSE for the up to date figures – criticised the delays describing them as “another postcode penalty” for the people of Donegal. Out of the 334 […]
Work to begin on Letterkenny travel project this month
WORK on the R229 Kilmacrennan Active Travel Project in Letterkenny is due to commence at the end of the month and is expected to be completed by September 2026. ACS Civils Ltd. has been appointed as the main contractor for this project. The works are located between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout including a section that extends […]
Council meeting to discuss Letterkenny man’s housing issue
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A LETTERKENNY councillor is urging Donegal County Council to do more to address the housing needs of people with disabilities. The issue was raised at Friday’s Special Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. Cllr Tomás Sean Devine said he was left disgusted after news emerged last week that Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher finds himself homeless. […]
Community in shock after death of popular fisherman
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By Dionne Meehan KILLYBEGS fisherman Kevin McCloskey has been remembered as a “true gentleman” following his tragic passing which shocked the community over the weekend. Mr McCloskey’s body was recovered off the coast of Donegal on Saturday evening shortly before 6pm. He’s believed to have fallen overboard while fishing in the area. Advertisement The search […]
Weather: Mainly cloudy day with scattered rain and drizzle
TODAY will be mainly cloudy with scattered rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain or drizzle. Advertisement There’ll be mist and fog too. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Tragic fisherman named locally as Kevin McCloskey
A FISHERMAN whose body was recovered off the Donegal coast yesterday evening has been named locally as Kevin McCloskey. The search for the well-known skipper began on Thursday evening, after a member of the public alerted the Irish Coast Guard coordination centre to a fishing vessel stranded two nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head, Co […]
FRESH TAKE: Worth remembering the people behind the produce
By Sabrina Sweeney THERE’S barely a day that goes by without someone talking about the price of groceries. More than ever, the weekly food shop has become one of the clearest reminders of rising costs. Fruit, vegetables and meat are among the staples that have increased the most and households feel it at every checkout. […]