A “massive shortage” of substitute teachers is causing disruptions in classrooms across the county, says a Donegal teacher’s union representative. Delegates who attended The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) Congress have demanded full substitute teacher coverage for all approved teacher absences. This includes family illness leave, self-certified sick leave and course days. “The motion we passed […]
Teacher conference hears of devastating impact of mica
TWO Donegal teachers received a standing ovation at a national teacher’s union conference for their moving speech which outlined the devastating impact of living with mica. Siobhán McCullagh and Áine Gallagher are both teachers at Crana College in Buncrana. Together they told the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) conference about how both students and staff […]
Letterkenny event to celebrate Irish and Ukrainian cultures
A DAY full of art, food and music is being held in The Cottage Bar in Letterkenny on Tuesday, April 25 in a bid to celebrate Irish and Ukrainian cultures. The event was organised by Steven Crane who is the current organiser of Mouth Piece Open Mic Night. Held on the last Tuesday of every […]
Business owners invited back to school for a day
BUSINESS owners and employers are being invited back to school for a day as part of a unique project organised by Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. It’s hoped ‘Let’s Head Back to School For a Day’ will allow the school to build better links with local businesses. And it will give members of the business community […]
Crowds gather in Creeslough to unveil new Corncutter memorial
THE community of Creeslough gathered to unveil a special memorial dedicated to corn cutting on Friday evening and to remember the late Ben McFadden, a trojan worker in the community on the first anniversary of his death. The event organised by the Creeslough Community Association took place at Muckish Terrace. It was extremely significant because of […]
New Glenveagh car park a timely boost ahead of tourist season
A new area of parking which has created 60 extra spaces for vehicles has opened at Glenveagh National Park. The new development is a fantastic addition to the centre and will help address parking problems that in recent years had become a major issue at the facility. Indeed in some of the busiest times at […]
New campaign encourages people to enjoy a taste of home
LOCAL people are being encouraged to explore the beauty of Derry and Donegal as part of a newly launched cross-border tourism campaign. The Best of the North West campaign showcases the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit […]
TCS Awarded Investors in Diversity Accreditation
Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, a significant employer in Letterkenny and the wider North West region, has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Bronze accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Supported by the employer representative body, Ibec, Investors in Diversity is Ireland’s premier Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) […]
Road works set to take place on the New Mills Road
ROAD works are set to take place on the New Mills Road (L-1044-3) in the townland of Crievesmith from Monday, April 24 to April 25. Traffic control will be in operation with local access only. Traffic restriction will be in place between the Crieve road junction (L-5104-1 / L-1044-3) and the Bomany junction (L-1034-1 / […]
Jasmine McMonagle hearing: Mum recalls day her world fell apart
The mother of Jasmine McMonagle, who was brutally beaten to death by her “on and off” partner in her own home, has told how she relives the killing and wonders if her daughter called out for her family before she died. In a separate victim impact statement, Jasmine’s oldest daughter said that killer Richard Burke […]