By Dionne Meehan WITH Letterkenny recently taking the title of being the town ‘most obsessed’ with country music in Ireland, one lucky local’s dreams came true when he was asked to create a poster for American singer-songwriter Luke Combs. Letterkenny man, Garbhán Grant jumped at the opportunity when he was contacted by the popular merchandise […]
Over 200 new households accessed rent support in 2022
MORE than 200 new households in Donegal accessed the government’s housing assistance payment (HAP) in order to pay their rent last year, a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed. Those applying for the means-tested payment are facing lengthy waiting lists due to the lack of rental properties nationwide and in Donegal […]
Huge response to Daniel’s prayer calls
DANIEL O’Donnell has urged fans to keep his manager Kieran Cavanagh in their thoughts. Mr Cavanagh, a Sligo native, has been Daniel’s manager since 2017. The Donegal star has revealed that his manager has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Advertisement Daniel said: “I’d like to ask for prayers for my manager Kieran Cavanagh. He has […]
Campaign calling for slower speeds outside school gates
This year, the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are focusing on the need for slower speeds outside school gates. On October 23 and 24, members of the Donegal Road Working Group, in the company of An Garda Síochána, will be highlighting the need for reduced speed at four schools across the county: Kilbarron NS, Ballyshannon, […]
Letterkenny foodbank celebrate a decade of giving
LETTERKENNY food bank is this year celebrating 10 years of helping to feed those in need in their community. In their decade of service, We Care LK Food Bank has grown massively and they now support over 600 families and individuals locally. “Our objective is, and always has been, to assist disadvantaged families in the […]
Rail delegation to meet with Council this week
A DELEGATION from Atlantic Rail Alliance are to meet with Donegal County Council this week. The meeting in County House, Lifford, on Wednesday at 10am, is to discuss the restoration of trunk rail services to the Atlantic Rail Corridor from Derry to Foynes. The Atlantic Rail Alliance comprises rail campaigners from WURI (Donegal), The West […]
Donegal voices to feature in new documentary exploring the housing crisis
Three Donegal voices will feature in a new documentary exploring the housing crisis since the birth of the Irish state. 100 Bliain de Thithíocht – Géarchéim gan Deireadh (100 Years of Housing – Crisis Without End) a feature documentary, written and directed by Paul Webster, will air this Wednesday, October 25 at 9.30 pm on […]
HSE to appoint specialist team to assess LUH issues
The HSE’s specialist emergency department team is to be appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital to assess and address the ongoing problems at the hospital’s emergency department. The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has asked the HSE’s CEO, Bernard Gloster, to assign the specialist team. According to Donegal minister Charlie McConalogue, it will mean hospital management […]
521 young people register to take part in Gaisce
MORE than 500 young people across Donegal have registered to take part in Gaisce – The President’s Award, a national youth award that encourages all young people to dream big and fulfil their potential. On Wednesday people across the country will come together to celebrate Lá Gaisce, a day to celebrate the achievements of young people. […]
‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond’ lecture in ATU on Wednesday
The Law Society at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny Campus is hosting a free lecture for people who want to get involved in Human Rights for Palestine. ‘Gaza, Israel and Beyond: a Human Rights Dialogue’ will feature guest speaker Jenny Duncan will who will discuss her experience of visiting occupied Palestine. Jenny Duncan is a […]