ESSENTIAL renovation works at Falcarragh Community Hospital are expected to be fully completed by the end of next year. The HSE Estates Department has advised that the initial phase of works are due to finish by the first quarter (January to March) of 2024, with the overall project expected to be completed by Quarter 4 of […]
Unprecedented demand at Letterkenny Foodbank
WITH the cost of living crisis pushing up demand, Letterkenny’s foodbank has been forced to reduce its handout frequency. The registered charity has warned of its concerns for this coming winter amid a 33 per cent surge in the number of people it has supported in the last six months. Such has been the pressure […]
Celebrating the wild things of Donegal
In this week’s Third Degree column, Paul Bradley catches up with Ramelton friends, Laura Buchanan and Hannah Gallagher, authors of the book ‘Wild Things’. Hi Laura, Hannah, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourselves please. H: Hi Paul! I grew up just outside Ramelton in a beautiful small community known […]
Launch of Wainfest Children’s Arts and Book Festival
The Outdoor Classroom at Glebe House and Gallery was a fitting backdrop to launch this year’s Wainfest Children’s Arts and Book Festival. The theme of this year’s festival, which is in its 27th year, is ‘Our planet, Our Home’ and pupils from Scoil Naisiunta Na Sraithe Moire and Gartan National School were immersed in nature […]
Householders need to inform banks and Insurance provide
DONEGAL Deputy Thomas Pringle has urged homeowners to inform banks and insurance providers if their home has defective blocks. At a recent meeting with the Redress Focus Group- Banking and Insurance they informed Deputy Pringle that the main banks and insurance companies have informed them that they have recieved very few complaints or contacts from […]
Time to nominate Donegal’s ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today calling for nominations in the annual ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ awards. Now in its fourteenth year, the awards recognise the contributions made by groups or individuals who campaign, educate and are committed to improving road safety in their community. The RSA appreciates that achieving its ambition of […]
Dunlewey to headline Culture Night on RTE
DUNLEWEY will be the centrepiece for Culture Night tonight on RTE television at 7 pm, featuring the RTE orchestra, music and arts from the county in the spectacular setting below Errigal. Presented by musician and host of Radio One’s Folk on One, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, the programme will include guest artists including Jessie Buckley, The Murder […]
Gardaí confirm death of woman in Moville collision
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car that occurred on the R238 at Moville, this morning, Friday September 22, at approximately 8am. The driver of the car, a female in her late 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The […]
Today is ‘Make Way Day’ in Donegal
Make Way Day returns to Donegal today for another National Day of Local Action. Make Way Day focuses on the practical initiatives we can take together, to remove the barriers for people with disabilities in our community. This day of national significance highlights the importance of working together to make our public spaces more accessible […]
Emergency services at scene of collision in Moville
Traffic diversions are in place following a collision in Moville this morning. Gardaí and emergency service personnel are attending the scene following the collision which occurred at approximately 8am near Moville Community College. The road remains closed following the collision and motorists are advised that diversions are in place.