A NEW memorial garden, dedicated to members of staff who have passed away during their time of employment at the Tata Consultancy Services Global Delivery Centre campus in Letterkenny has been unveiled. The beautiful new garden features 11 rose bushes which have been planted in memory of the eleven employees who died. It was officially […]
New primary school campus to be officially opened tomorrow
By Róise Collins THERE is great excitement as Letterkenny’s Scoil Choilmcille NS prepares to officially open its new multi-million euro campus tomorrow. The school has been expanding rapidly and can now accommodate 612 students across 24 classrooms. Advertisement The state-of-the-art extension includes 13 new special education tuition rooms, two multi-purpose rooms, a beautiful library, a […]
Larkin reflects on Bonagee’s Cup success
DEANO Larkin had an excellent game in Maginn Park on Sunday as Bonagee United claimed the Donegal News League Cup. The Dry Arch side won 4-3 against their great rivals, Cockhill Celtic. Larkin scored the second goal for Bonagee, and he was thrilled with their triumph. The attacking midfielder spoke to Ryan Ferry after the […]
Donegal Local Community Development Committee to host public consultation events across the county
DONEGAL Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will host a number of public consultation events across the county providing an opportunity for local people to input into the Local Economic and Community Plan 2023 -2029, the new LEADER Local Development Strategy 2023-2027 and the PEACEPLUS programme. The public consultations will commence the week of May 22. […]
Three arrested in Strabane on suspicion of fraud-related offences
THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud-related offences as part of an investigation being conducted by detectives from Serious Crime Branch. Two women, aged 42 and 23 years old, and a 23-year-old man were arrested in Strabane this morning, Tuesday May 16. They all remain in police custody at this time.
Uisce Éireann to eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Deele River
Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is delighted to announce that construction works to provide new wastewater infrastructure for the community of Coolatee is set to commence in the coming weeks. This important project will eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Deele River, resulting in improved water quality that will […]
Almost 30 patients waiting on beds in LUH
TWENTY nine patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. Twelve patients are in the emergency department, while a further 17 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Two of the patients are children under the age of 16. Nationally, 565 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley […]
Draft rates information announced for defective block home in North West region
THE Mica Action Group has released draft rates information for homes impacted by the defective block crisis in the North West region. The Group interpretation of the rates includes for a home of up to 180 square metres (1,938 sq. ft) at the rate of €2045 per sq m (€190 per sq. ft) would apply. […]
Clerical changes announced for Raphoe Diocese
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the Raphoe Diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the retirement of Very Rev Cathal Ó Fearrai, Kilbarron, Balyshannon with Kilmacrennan’s Fr Paddy Dunne to replace him, effective from June 24. Very Rev Michael […]
A5 Public Inquiry ‘important opportunity’ for communities to voice support for critical road project
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said that the A5 public inquiry is an opportunity for people and communities to voice their support for the A5 upgrade. The Donegal TD was speaking after he attending the public inquiry which opened in Omagh today. The A5 links Donegal and the north-west area to […]