A NEW Brian Friel Centre is being planned for Glenties with a fundraising campaign launched to progress the project. A Gofundme page is now live which will raise €50,000 to complete phase one of this unique and exciting project. Brian Friel was one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights with his works performed all over the world […]
Bus Éireann carrying out full investigation into fire
BUS Éireann said they are carrying out a full investigation into the fire on a school bus in Cranford earlier this week. A group of secondary school pupils had to evacuate the bus which was privately owned and on hire to Bus Éireann for the school run to and from Mulroy College and Loreto College […]
Second consultant leaves LUH following concerns
The Saolta Group Quality and Patient Safety service are reviewing a number of cases where concerns about care have been identified.
Man in his sixties hit by car in Ballybofey
A MAN in his sixties was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after being struck by a car in Ballybofey last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision involving a pedestrian and a car on the Main Street at around 9.30pm. “The pedestrian, a male in his 60s, received treatment for minor […]
Doherty slams Health Minister in the Dáil for failing to come to Donegal
Sinn Féin’s Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has today criticised the Health Minister in the Dáil for his continued refusal to come to Donegal and meet with GPs and Consultants who have taken the unprecedented step of writing a letter to him highlighting their serious concerns about Letterkenny University Hospital. Speaking to Minister McConalogue, Teachta Doherty […]
Donegal routes to be gritted this evening
Donegal County Council have announced that roads are to be gritted tonight. The following routes will be gritted from 6pm tonight, Thursday, November 9. 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar […]
Donegal honoured with top Global Destination Award by Lonely Planet
DONEGAL, Ireland’s hidden gem, has been recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top travel destinations, further solidifying its global appeal. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley accepted the official Lonely Planet award on Monday, November 6, at the World Travel Market in London. This prestigious event is recognised as a […]
Charity Concert raises vital funds for Letterkenny Food Bank
By Dionne Meehan CROWDS gathered in Voodoo Venue at the weekend for a Charity Country Concert which raised almost €1,500 for Letterkenny Food Bank. This comes after the charity warned of its concern for this coming winter as the cost of living crisis continues to push up demand. Advertisement Hearing the charities cry for help, local musician, […]
Garda Station sells for close to three times asking price
By Róise Collins A former Garda Station in Bunbeg has sold at auction for €85,000. The final sale price is close to three times the reserve price which had been set to €30,000. Advertisement The auction held by O’Donnellan and Joyce, a Galway based Auctioneer took place on Friday, November 3, drew the attention of […]
Record number of new homes completed in Donegal this year
ALMOST 500 new homes were completed in Donegal in the first nine months of this year. Latest figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show 449 new homes were finished in the county from January to September of this year. It’s the highest number of completions recorded in Donegal for the first three-quarters of any year […]