Almost 350 abortions in Donegal over three-year period


by Louise Doyle THERE were almost 350 terminations of pregnancy in Donegal in a three-year period. Figures contained in the Independent Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, published in recent days, reveals 345 terminations were carried out in Donegal since the procedure became legal in Ireland. Advertisement […]

Major plans for €15 million school campus


BY DIARMAID DOHERTY HE principal of Errigal College in Letterkenny has said exciting plans to develop a new €15m state-of-the-art school campus are a massive boost for education in the town. Mr Danny McFadden said the development could be completed by 2026 and when finished, will completely transform school life at Errigal College. Advertisement “It’s […]

Bereavement support meeting set to take place in Donegal


ANAM CARA are set to hold a meeting for bereaved parents in The Raddison Hotel Letterkenny, on Thursday, May 11 at 7.15pm. All bereaved parents are welcome to attend the meeting, regardless of the age of the child or circumstances of death. For further information, Anam Cara can be contacted on 085 2888888 or by […]

Rail Review Must Be Published As Soon As Possible – MacManus & Kenny


Sinn Féin representatives Chris MacManus MEP and Martin Kenny TD have re-iterated their party’s support for reopening of the Western Rail Corridor and have called for the all-island rail review to be published as soon as possible. MacManus, MEP for Midlands Northwest, and Kenny, who has recently been appointed Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson, were speaking […]

New Pilot Delivery Model for Flood Relief Schemes in Donegal Town and Letterkenny


MINISTER of State for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced that flood relief schemes for Donegal Town and Letterkenny will now commence through OPW funding for three additional engineering and project management staff for Donegal County Council. The funding for these schemes provides the opportunity for the Office of Public […]

New outdoor classroom officially opened at Glebe House and Gallery


A new purpose-built classroom which will allow children to engage with arts, culture and nature, was officially opened today at Glebe House and Gallery. Children from the local Gartan National School were there to welcome the special guest, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan. The event marked the start […]

TCS awarded prestigious Energy Efficiency Initiative Award


Donegal based Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation has been awarded the prized Energy Efficiency Initiative Award for its operations in Ireland at the recent Business & Finance ESG Awards event. Taking place at the Mansion House in Dublin, the awards showcase the successes of Environmental, Social and Governance […]

Good land in Donegal is most expensive in Connacht/Ulster


DONEGAL has the most expensive good quality agriculture land in Ulster/Connacht, according to Teagasc’s latest report. The Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI) auctioneers and valuers are forecasting that the price of agricultural land nationally will increase by eight per cent on average this year, underpinned by a strong dairy sector. In a major new survey, auctioneer, and valuer members of SCSI, […]

Event in Letterkenny brings Irish and Ukrainian cultures together


BY DIONNE MEEHAN CROWDS gathered in The Cottage Bar in Letterkenny for a day of art, food and music in a bid to celebrate Irish and Ukrainian cultures. The event was organised by Steven Crane and Kayleigh Bowery, to get Ukrainians involved to make sure they were feeling welcome. Advertisement An art exhibition kicked things […]