BY DIONNE MEEHAN A LETTERKENNY fireman has warned there will be no fire service in the future if conditions do not improve. This comes after retained firefighters all around the country took to the picket line this week over a dispute around pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance. Advertisement The strike began on Tuesday […]
Air support and extra garda resources ready for rally weekend
By Emma Ryan A SIGNIFICANT policing plan including air support and additional garda resources are being rolled out in preparation for the weekend as thousands descend on the county for the 51st Donegal International Rally. Gardaí will be out in force this rally weekend applying a zero tolerance approach in relation to dangerous driving, drink and drug […]
A busy few days ahead for local hotels and B n Bs
By Diarmaid Doherty HOTELS, guests houses and bed and breakfasts are looking forward to a busy few days with thousands of visitors descending on the county for rally weekend. Once again, the demand for accommodation appears to be greatest in and around Letterkenny and most hospitality venues have long been booked out. Advertisement Brian Gallagher […]
Donegal Hospice planning application to be relodged
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) is to lodge a revised planning application for an extension to the Donegal Hospice building in Letterkenny with the local authority imminently. The HSE had submitted an application to Donegal County Council to extend the duration of a previously approved planning permission for Donegal Hospice which expired on March 23. But […]
Days of broadband outages reported in the Lifford area
CONCERNS have been raised about broadband quality in Lifford following days of ‘significant outages’. The issue was raised at the recent meeting of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District on Monday. Cllr Gary Doherty questioned if the Council was able to report the issues to the provider as the outages ‘are unacceptable.’ He said: “There have been significant […]
Garda Drugs Unit to receive first ever ‘detector’ dog
By Diarmaid Doherty A new specialised Garda ‘detector’ dog which is trained to detect drugs like cannabis and cocaine, is to be located in Donegal. The sniffer dog will be an important addition to the county’s Garda Drugs Unit with a dog handler also to be appointed. Advertisement The news was confirmed at a meeting […]
Popular DJ remembers friend Christy Dignam
THE passing of celebrated Aslan frontman Christy Dignam from cancer on Tuesday unleashed an outpouring of grief and memories from musicians and music fans all over Ireland. Locally, Strabane man and Highland Radio DJ Paul McDevitt, was privileged enough to call Christy Dignam a ‘friend.’ “I first met Christy about 20 years ago,” Paul recalled. […]
Sod turned on Lifford-Castlefinn greenway project
The turning of the sod on the Lifford to Castlefinn greenway has taken place and a contractor has been appointment for the project. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick McGowan, accompanied by Councillor Gary Doherty, Councillor Martin Harley and Councillor Gerry Crawford, turned the first sod on the 7.5km long greenway. The project […]
Temperatures set to turn cooler
By Róise Collins Temperatures are set to turn cooler from today onwards following a spell of scorching sunshine, Met Éireann has said. Andrew Doran Sherlock is a forecaster with Met Éireann. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News he said temperatures are to reach between 19 to 22 degrees over the weekend with more frequent showers […]
Uisce Éireann investment continues in Clonmany
Clonmany, situated in Ireland’s most northerly peninsula in County Donegal, is set to reap the rewards of Uisce Éireann’s leakage reduction programme as ageing water mains in Straid and Gaddyduff are set to get replaced this summer. The works will help put a stop to bursts, outages and leakage in the area and give locals […]