THE death of Éamonn Doohan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork which took place at his home on Friday, February 13 at the age of 52 years has cast a deep shadow of sorrow over his loving family, and over the wider community where he was so well liked and so highly thought of. A son of Tom Rua […]
Three months jail for stealing cash from church collection boxes
A man has been sentenced to three months imprisonment after stealing cash from collection boxes in a church. Gheorghe Zoltan was arrested in the company of another man and found to be in possession of around €250 in cash and a set of bolt cutters. CCTV footage showed the two men in St. Mary’s Church […]
Fond memories of Eddie’s Arcade
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A photograph carried in a recent Monday edition of the Donegal News featuring a newly opened take-away on Upper Main Street in Letterkenny has prompted quite the reaction. In his caption, our photographer Brian McDaid reminded readers of the old ‘Eddie’s Arcade’, a popular cafe in the town back in the 1970s and ‘80s. It […]
SNA proposals: Pausing the review is a chance to find a system that works for everyone
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SCHOOLS in Donegal have been juggling familiar pressure points in recent years: school transport disruption, accommodation problems, and the strain that comes with running timetables when staffing is tight. Demand for special education provision has also grown, along with the supports that must come with it. Against that backdrop, the row around Special Needs Assistant […]
Cór Ailigh to mark 25th anniversary with Seachtain na Gaeilge concert
CÓR Ailigh, the acclaimed cór gaelach based at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, is marking its 25th anniversary with a special celebratory concert as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. The event takes place on Friday, March 6, at 8pm in the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) Letterkenny. This promises to be an enjoyable and moving evening, reflecting on […]
€1 million allocated to four Donegal projects under Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Scheme
FOUR Donegal projects have been allocated a total of €1,035,562 under the Shared Island Coast-to-Coast Capital Investment Scheme. The four local projects are Oakfield Park, Raphoe, €294,611; Wild Ireland, Burnfoot, €269,000; Dunfanaghy Workhouse, €239,040 and Inishowen Maritime Museum, Greencastle, €232,911. Pat the Cope Gallagher TD has warmly welcomed today’s announcement by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, […]
‘It’s a breeding ground for scammers’
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SELLING a second-hand car is never straight forward, from being hounded by hagglers to the countless fruitless phone calls. But it has now grown even more challenging, particularly for sellers using online marketplaces which have unfortunately turned into a breeding ground for scammers. Last week, I decided to sell my car with the help (and […]
Uisce Éireann working to lift boil water notice on Culdaff Public Water Supply
UISCE Éireann is working to lift the Boil Water Notice in place for customers on the Culdaff Public Water Supply. Following high turbidity in the water which affected the treatment process at Culdaff Water Treatment Plant, the notice was issued on Tuesday last to protect the health of approximately 1,300 customers on the supply. Uisce […]
‘A moment of real hope’ – Vertiv jobs announcement
A DONEGAL councillor has described the announcement by Vertiv that the company will create 200 new jobs across the North West as “a moment of real hope” for Donegal. Importantly, 40 per cent of the jobs announced will be based in Donegal, with Burnfoot set to benefit directly from the expansion of Vertiv’s electrical switchgear […]
Man with COPD frustrated by ongoing mould problem
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A MAN with several health conditions has shared his frustration over ongoing mould issues in his one-bedroom home at St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe. Mark Smith, a council tenant, is particularly concerned due to his health problems which include COPD. At 58 years old, Mark has lived in the house for over seven years, but the […]