A TOTAL of €14.7 million has been allocated for four Letterkenny projects under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund. The Letterkenny Transport Hub is receiving €9 million, Letterkenny Cultural Corridor is getting €5.4 million, LK Green Connect Phase 2 is getting €150,000 while €150,000 has been earmarked for Into Letterkenny. The €14.7 million allocation […]
Traffic set to dominate agenda at council meeting
LETTERKENNY traffic is set to dominate the agenda at tomorrow’s council meeting. There are three separate motions relating to the town’s traffic situation set to be discussed. Fianna Fáil councillor Ciaran Brogan is to call for a suspension of Active Travel works in the town. Advertisement His motion reads: “I propose that the Council suspend […]
Rural road accidents caused by overgrown hedges
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MOTOR accidents on rural roads are being caused by overgrown hedges and trees, according to a major transport organisation. It is claimed that vehicles are losing mirrors, highlighting an urgent need for action to cut back branches and hedgerows that are dangerously intruding on the roads. The legal hedge-cutting season began a fortnight ago on […]
Arts groups urged to apply now for €430,000 funding
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OVER €400,000 funding is available to arts groups which are now being urged to beat the deadline to apply. Non-profit organisations across Donegal are eligible to apply for a share of the €430,000 funding. Funding awards will be delivered to organisations that help to address local needs and strengthen communities across. Advertisement The funding from […]
Essential reservoir cleaning to take place in Inishowen
UISCE Éireann will be carrying out essential cleaning works at reservoirs across Inishowen next week to help keep drinking water supplies safe and reliable for local homes and businesses. Today, Uisce Éireann crews will begin essential reservoir maintenance at Malin Town Reservoir, Culdaff, from 8am. Similar works will take place at Umgall Reservoir, Portahack, later […]
Loneliness frightens more as dark nights loom
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LONELINESS can be so isolating that some people on their own even look forward to getting bills in the post just to see another person. The depth of sadness was highlighted by a woman who is benefitting from a new HSE initiative that was launched in Letterkenny in recent days. She stressed the importance of […]
Donegal solicitors ‘united’ in legal aid strikes
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SOLICITORS in Donegal remain united in ongoing disputes, according to a Donegal solicitor. This comes after the Irish Independent reported that some criminal defence solicitors have been taking on legal aid work. Solicitor Rory McIntyre O’Brien has told the Donegal News that at last Monday’s session, “no solicitor had engaged in any private or legal […]
First ever Donegal crematorium images as new service officially launches
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CREMATION services’ availability in the North West has been greatly enhanced following the official opening of Donegal’s first crematorium. The images from the crematorium’s formal opening show exactly what families will see when they take loved ones who wished to be cremated instead of having a traditional burial. Lily Hill Funeral Home and Crematorium received […]
Families affected by defective block crisis get officials’ commitment
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GOVERNMENT officials have promised to hear families’ concerns about the defective block crisis every three months, it has emerged. For over a year, the officials did not meet with the public’s representatives at Donegal County Council – until last week. A delegation of councillors went to Dublin and hammered out an agreement with the officials […]
‘If you can help somebody along the way, then why wouldn’t you?’
A Killybegs couple will embark on a Route 66 fundraiser for the fifth time, aiding the Children’s Health Foundation. Rosie and Jim Boyle have spent decades fundraising for children’s charities, both at home in Donegal and further afield, through community events, motorcycle runs and long standing support for Children’s Health Foundation. This September, they will […]