By Róise Collins The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has voiced his frustration with An Bord Pleanála during a recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar MD. The Ballybofey based Councillor Martin Harley told the meeting that a number of contractors have reached out to him regarding delays within the planning body and how this has […]
Public invited to information evening on Vacant or Derelict Property
Donegal County Council is holding information events to provide information on the supports available to refurbish Vacant and Derelict properties. Grants up to €84,000 are available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that have been vacant for two years or more and will be the owner’s principle private residence or made available to rent. Financial […]
Industrial action at Council to escalate
By Emma Ryan THE industrial action taken by Donegal County Council staff members is set to escalate this week if a resolution is not found. Around 380 staff in Donegal County Council are taking industrial action as part of an ongoing dispute to achieve job evaluation in the sector. Advertisement During the dispute, there is a […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore Lough Mourne Public Water Supply
Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses served by the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply Scheme following multiple power cuts at the Meencrumlin Water Treatment Plant due to last night’s storm. As a result, water production at the treatment plant is impacted and the plant is running under generator […]
New TV Series shot in Donegal to premiere on RTÉ One
A NEW tv series shot in Donegal is set to premiere on RTÉ One on Tuesday, September 26 at 10.15pm. Obituary is a dark comedy crime drama in which the newspaper that 24-year-old Elvira Clancy works for falls into hard times and she is now being paid per obituary. When deaths trickle to a halt […]
High Court Judge orders Quarry inspection
AT a hearing of the Commercial Court of the High Court this morning, Mr Justice Denis McDonald directed that the preliminary inspection at Cassidy’s quarry at Gransha, Buncrana is now to take place in the week commencing October 16 with the full coring inspection likely to take place in the week commencing October 30. The […]
Killygordon woman warns of dangers of Sepsis
A KILLYGORDON woman who survived sepsis last year thanks to the fast actions of her sister, who is a nurse, is warning people to know the signs of this life-threatening condition. As World Sepsis Day approaches Moninne Bradley has shared her terrifying experience of this fast-spreading condition in the hope it will save someone else. […]
More companies added to defective block lawsuit
By Kate Heaney THE legal firm representing almost 2,000 owners of defective product homes have widen their law suit to include more companies. Coleman Legal who are seeking compensation through the courts for home owners affected by defective building material. Advertisement This week they announced they were adding companies linked to Cassidy Brothers Concrete Products […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today
The Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has been extremely busy over the past few days and the hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times. 181 people attended the ED yesterday, Monday, September 18, resulting in 34 patient admissions. These high […]
Counter Deli donating today’s proceeds of tea and coffee to Pieta House
THE Counter Deli is open today with all proceeds from teas and coffees going to Pieta House. The Counter Deli was founded by husband and wife team Richard and Olivia Finney. Mr Finney died on Sunday, September 10. Advertisement Requiem Mass for the father-of-two and local businessman was held in the Church of the Irish […]