A NEW €1 million Linear Park in Letterkenny is now open. The park, offering a “fresh, new experience”, is located beside Letterkenny Public Services Centre and the Neil T Blaney Road. The park had been due to open in May but following a delay, it instead opened earlier this month. Advertisement The recreational park is the first phase […]
Fr Michael Carney celebrates 40 years in the priesthood
By Diarmaid Doherty JUST prior to his ordination to the priesthood in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on June 19, 1983, Michael Carney had a favour to ask from his bishop. He wanted to be ordained in his hometown of Ballyshannon. Advertisement His father back home wasn’t well and Michael thought it might be easier on the […]
Over €30,000 raised to help grant last wish
By Emma Ryan AN incredible €33,000 has been raised for a terminally-ill Castlefinn woman, whose last wish is to enjoy a family holiday in Florida. Mother-of-four, Leanne Browne, has been battling cancer for the past number of years. Advertisement She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer, and had to undergo a double mastectomy as well […]
Cycling club welcome safety measures
By Diarmaid Doherty THE chairman of the Finn Wheelers Cycling Club has warmly welcomed the news that safety measures are finally to be carried out on the dangerous McGrory’s Brae outside Ballybofey. Brian McElhinney said improvements have long been needed to make the busy road safer. Advertisement Despite major works on the N15 Ballybofey to […]
Calls to reinstate Donegal as stand-alone Garda Division
THE Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) has written to the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, asking that Donegal be reinstated as a stand-alone Garda Division. The letter which outlines the committee’s concerns regarding the difficulties being posed by the county’s amalgamation with Sligo and Leitrim. A review is also currently underway into the impact of the restructure of […]
First turbines at Lenalea Wind Farm complete
Lenalea Wind Farm, in County Donegal, has reached another major milestone following the successful installation of the first Vestas V117 turbine on Wednesday. Lenalea, located approximately 10km southwest of Letterkenny, is a joint venture project between SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland. The completion of the first turbine means the completed Lenalea generation unit is now […]
Be Positive/Bí Dearfach to open Irish base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair
The company Be Positive/Bí Dearfach are to establish their new base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Based in Scotland, Be Positive is an IT Services Company offering flexible, scalable and cost-effective Business Analysis solutions to its customers and focusing on enabling companies to enhance their digital capabilities. The company will officially open […]
Donegal to host Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
DONEGAL is set to host a Alzheimer’s Memory Walk with members of the public invited to sign up. The walk is being held on Sunday, September 24 in Ards Friary, Creeslough with the starting point and start time will be confirmed at a later date. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly event suitable for […]
Decrease in number of patients on trolleys at LUH
EIGHT patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. There are zero patients in the emergency department, while, the eight patients are on trolleys in wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 371 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 271 patients are waiting in the emergency […]
Concerns over impact of ivy on historic railway arch
CONCERNS have been raised about the condition of one of the last remaining iconic railway arches. The railway arch at Upper Corkey, Manorcunningham is covered in ivy and is in need of remedial repairs. The railway arch was part of the rail route from Derry, Letterkenny to Burtonport. Advertisement This section of railway line was […]