By Chris Ashmore CHRIS Rea’s ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ song could take on a whole new meaning for some houselands in the Finn Valley next month as they move into their new accommodation. Works are nearly completed on two Donegal County Council backed housing developments in Ballybofey and Lifford. Advertisement Twenty nine new homes are […]
Green Connect linear park “not a sustainable design” – McBride
A local councillor has called for a review of the multi-million euro Letterkenny Green Connect project as he believes the first phase – a linear park – is “not a sustainable design”. Tabling a motion on the subject at the November meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael McBride questioned the cost and practicality […]
300 and counting: Eddie reaches incredible parkrun milestone
By Evelyn Cullen EDDIE McFadden from Gort a’ Choirce and Falcarragh has reached the incredible milestone of running 300 parkruns. He has been taking part in parkrun since 2016, when together with Tom Feeney, they set up the Falcarragh parkrun, and he has hardly missed a run since then. Advertisement “I wouldn’t miss it for […]
Sheep’s remains dumped at popular walk
By Róise Collins LOCALS have been left “distressed” as remains of a sheep were dumped near the entrance to a popular forest walk in Falcarragh. Independent councillor Michael McClafferty has expressed his concern at the incident. Advertisement “I know that things are tight in the farming sector at present, but if funds are not available […]
Concerns expressed over safety of Milford hotel
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to carry out a visual inspection of the old Milford Hotel building amid growing concerns about its safety. This week Cllr. Declan Meehan called on the local authority to carry out “an urgent structural survey and building condition assessment” in order to “assess the risk posed to public […]
Referrals to new domestic violence prevention programme three times higher in Donegal
by Louise Doyle A NEW domestic violence prevention programme in Donegal, set to start next week, already has three times the average number of referrals. Thirteen men from Donegal are waiting to take part in Harm2Hope programme in Donegal, starting on Thursday, November 21. Advertisement The programme, by Move Ireland (Men Overcoming Violence) is in response to unprecedented levels of domestic […]
Letterkenny residents voice emergency vehicle obstruction fears in planning appeal
by Louise Doyle AN obstruction to emergency vehicles and fire concerns are among the grounds of appeal lodged by Letterkenny residents after planning permission was given to change the use of a domestic garage in Rosemount Terrace to residential use. Rosemount Terrace resident Marina Carlin lodged the objection with An Bord Pleanála, with the support of numerous other residents. Advertisement Applicant Roisin Roche submitted […]
Operation Nexus to roll into Gaoth Dobhair
AN Garda Síochána and Foroige are hosting an exciting initiative on Saturday in Gaoth Dobhair from 12 to 2pm. Operation Nexus is a unique approach to promoting road safety amongst the youth. The key highlight will be the presence of the Garda Nexus Car, a Golf, specially designed and modified vehicle used by An Garda Síochána […]
Eleven per cent rise in attacks on ambulance staff
by Louise Doyle THE safety of employees is a ‘priority concern’ for the HSE National Ambulance Service the organisation has insisted, as figures show an 11 per cent rise in attacks against staff. Information released to the Donegal News through a request under the Freedom of Information Act shows there have been 40 reports of violence, harassment and aggression […]
Weather: Cloudy day with light rain or drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain or drizzle. However, a few brighter spells are possible at times. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be generally cloudy overnight with patches of mist and drizzle. A band of rain will begin to edge in from the north later in the […]