The turning of the sod on the Lifford to Castlefinn greenway has taken place and a contractor has been appointment for the project. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick McGowan, accompanied by Councillor Gary Doherty, Councillor Martin Harley and Councillor Gerry Crawford, turned the first sod on the 7.5km long greenway. The project […]
Temperatures set to turn cooler
By Róise Collins Temperatures are set to turn cooler from today onwards following a spell of scorching sunshine, Met Éireann has said. Andrew Doran Sherlock is a forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News he said temperatures are to reach between 19 to 22 degrees over the weekend with more frequent showers […]
Uisce Éireann investment continues in Clonmany
Clonmany, situated in Ireland’s most northerly peninsula in County Donegal, is set to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction programme as ageing water mains in Straid and Gaddyduff are set to get replaced this summer. The works will help put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Donegal man recalls incredible Iona voyage 60 years on
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL man who was a crew member on the Derry to Iona voyage has recalled the incredible experience 60 years on from the momentous journey. On June 9, 1963, after a week of rowing, a crew of 13 landed on Iona after completing the 100 mile journey in a 30 foot curragh, a simple canvas-covered […]
Bundoran benefits from continued investment in leakage reduction works
Beautiful Bundoran is the next stop on Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction journey as crews get ready to replace ageing water mains along Church Road. The works will put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals and visitors alike an improved confidence in the security of their water supply. Uisce […]
The Third Degree: Kerry artist’s special connection to Gaoth Dobhair
IN this week’s edition of The Third Degree artist Niall Naessens chats about his recent exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair, his family connection to the county and what inspires him in his work. Hi Niall, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I am from Dublin […]
Letterkenny woman back on our screens for a second series
Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and South Armagh native Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes. Our shopping habits can have a terrible impact on the environment and on our planet. Every year millions of tonnes of clothing are burned or dumped in landfill, yet for many […]
Restorers in Donegal urged to fetaure in ‘The Great House Revival’
PRESENTER and architect Hugh Wallace calls on restorers in Donegal to get involved in the next series of The Great House Revival. The show is seeking people who are getting creative with their housing solutions – be it a one room cottage, an abandoned hayshed or something in between, he wants to hear from you! […]
New Love Island contestant helped Shelbourne defeat Bonagee in FAI Cup
NEW Love Island contestant Scott van der Sluis helped Shelbourne defeat Bonagee United in Letterkenny last year. In August last year, Bonagee United were knocked out of the FAI Cup Second Round following a 4-0 defeat to Premier Division side Shelbourne at Dry Arch Park. The game was the keeper’s debut for Shelbourne. Advertisement He […]
Mayor of Derry to open Book of Condolence in memory of Chloe Mitchell
MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, will open a Book of Condolence in the Guildhall later today in memory of Chloe Mitchell, the 21 year-old woman who was murdered in Ballymena earlier this month. It follows a proposal at last night’s Health and Community Committee meeting for a Book of […]