BY DIONNE MEEHAN MUFF DJ Oisin McLaughlin aka ‘Ois Bosh’ is set to play to a packed 3Arena as the Dublin City Final of Junk Kouture kicks off tonight. With a crowd of 8,000 people expected, Oisin was thrilled to announce that he will perform a warm-up set on the night. Advertisement Fresh off the […]
Over 2,000 volunteers across Donegal take part in National Spring Clean
OVER 2,000 volunteers across Donegal took part in this year’s National Spring Clean removing an estimated 13 tonnes of litter from the county. National Spring Clean is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce in partnership with Local Authorities and supported by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and Mars Wrigley […]
Information day for Downings Flood Relief scheme
A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for Na Dúnaibh Flood Relief Scheme will take place on Thursday, May 11 in Mevagh Family Resource Centre, Downings. The drop – in event will run from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team (from Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, RPS) […]
Barristers take part in protest over rates of pay
BARRISTERS in Letterkenny joined colleagues from across the country to protest at the 20 year-old, out-of-date rates of pay they receive for providing some legal aid services. The barristers gathered outside Letterkeny Court House on Tuesday where the Circuit Court and a District court were sitting. Raphoe born Barrister Damian Crawford explained to the Donegal […]
Almost 350 abortions in Donegal over three-year period
by Louise Doyle THERE were almost 350 terminations of pregnancy in Donegal in a three-year period. Figures contained in the Independent Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, published in recent days, reveals 345 terminations were carried out in Donegal since the procedure became legal in Ireland. Advertisement […]
Major plans for €15 million school campus
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY HE principal of Errigal College in Letterkenny has said exciting plans to develop a new €15m state-of-the-art school campus are a massive boost for education in the town. Mr Danny McFadden said the development could be completed by 2026 and when finished, will completely transform school life at Errigal College. Advertisement “It’s […]
Bereavement support meeting set to take place in Donegal
ANAM CARA are set to hold a meeting for bereaved parents in The Raddison Hotel Letterkenny, on Thursday, May 11 at 7.15pm. All bereaved parents are welcome to attend the meeting, regardless of the age of the child or circumstances of death. For further information, Anam Cara can be contacted on 085 2888888 or by […]
Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny
Sinn Féin representatives Chris MacManus MEP and Martin Kenny TD have re-iterated their party’s support for reopening of the Western Rail Corridor and have called for the all-island rail review to be published as soon as possible. MacManus, MEP for Midlands Northwest, and Kenny, who has recently been appointed Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson, were speaking […]
New Pilot Delivery Model for Flood Relief Schemes in Donegal Town and Letterkenny
MINISTER of State for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced that flood relief schemes for Donegal Town and Letterkenny will now commence through OPW funding for three additional engineering and project management staff for Donegal County Council. The funding for these schemes provides the opportunity for the Office of Public […]
New outdoor classroom officially opened at Glebe House and Gallery
A new purpose-built classroom which will allow children to engage with arts, culture and nature, was officially opened today at Glebe House and Gallery. Children from the local Gartan National School were there to welcome the special guest, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan. The event marked the start […]