by Kate Heaney CONCERNS are growing for the 8,200 children in Donegal who avail of early childcare as Ireland lags behind other European countries in providing this essential service, with many facilities having long waiting lists. Donegal currently has some 91 providers of early years care and despite 2023 seeing unprecedented investment in the sector, […]
Go-ahead for funpark after appeal over concerns
by Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a waterpark and funfair in Donegal following a third party appeal citing visual impact and traffic concerns. Donegal County Council had given the go-ahead for the development, which also includes amusement rides and slides, at the Astoria Ballroom, Astoria Road and Atlantic Way in Bundoran to applicant T Wilmot & Sons […]
Nineteen quarry cases at prosecution stage: Council
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council says 19 cases against local quarries are at prosecution stage or already in court. In the wake of the defective block scandal the local authority commenced a review of the 187 quarries registered with it since 2012. Advertisement During the course of its investigations, a further 42 cases had to be opened. […]
Snow and ice warning extended
SNOWFALL in many parts of Donegal has led to difficult driving conditions this morning. Gardaí are advising motorists to allow extra time for their journeys and slow down. A snow and ice warning for Donegal has been extended and will remain in place until 6pm on Thursday while a yellow warning for low temperatures remains […]
Two arrested in connection with car hijacking
TWO men have been arrested in connection with the hijacking of a car and a number of incidents of criminal damage that occurred in Bridgend on Sunday. The men, aged in their twenties, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin. The stolen vehicle has […]
New Garda recruits begin training in Donegal Division
Eleven trainee Gardaí began phase one of their training in the Donegal Garda Division this week. The new recruits are pictured at Letterkenny Garda Station with Sergeant Paul Forrestal. A Garda spokesperson said: “We extend a warm welcome to them and we wish them the very best in their career with An Garda Síochána. The […]
Low-temperature weather warning issued for Donegal
A low-temperature weather warning has been issued for Donegal as temperatures are expected to drop this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann warned of severe frost and icy stretches tonight and tomorrow morning. The impacts of the temperature dropping includes difficult travelling conditions, low temperature issues for vulnerable people and animal welfare issues. The status […]
Donegal woman appointed new disability arts CEO
Donegal woman Edel Murphy has been appointed the new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation. The Moville native has been appointed CEO of Belfast-based University of Atypical, a disabled-led charity that develops and promotes the work of d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists and enhances access for audiences. When she was diagnosed as a […]
More funds raised for Doctors Without Borders
ALMOST €9,000 has been raised for Doctors Without Borders following a number of musical performances. Rann na Feirste’s adopted son Harald ‘Mór’ Juengst was behind the beautiful Healing Hands for ‘Doctors Without Borders’ charity CD. It featured a selection of top class traditional and folk musicians and singers from Donegal. Advertisement Among them were Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Manus Lunny (Capercaillie) and […]
Two Donegal hideaways to open their doors for new TG4 series
THE talents of two Donegal architect brothers will feature on TG4 later in February, showcasing the county and two of its spectacular homes close to water. Tithe Cois Uisce will show two very different buildings designed by the MacGabhann brothers Tarla and Antóin and their talented team who are no strangers to winning architectural awards. […]