Picture Special: Drama, music and poetry as Rann na Feirste celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge


TO celebrate another fantastic year of Seachtain na Gaeilge the community of Rann na Feirste gathered at the Áislann Gaoth Dobhair recently. The committee from Club Óige Rann na Feirste organised a weekend filled with drama, music and poetry. They had great help and support from local Irish language organisations Múintearas, Seachtain na Gaeilge, Foras na Gaeilge […]

Every hour, every day the Samaritans are available


THE Samaritans are looking for listening volunteers to help it continue delivering its vital services. The charity recently issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help came following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west. Advertisement James, who asked that only his first name be used for […]

ATU nominates the Simon Community as its 5K charity


NORTH West Simon Community is the nominated charity for this year’s Atlantic Technological University Sport Donegal annual 5K. The charity said it was thrilled to be chosen and is looking forward to the event. ATU Donegal will host its annual 5K run and walk on Tuesday March 28 at 7.15pm. Now in its tenth year, the run acts as […]

Concerns over ‘near misses’ at new pedestrian crossings


CONCERNS have been raised following a number of ‘near misses’ at newly installed crossings in Ballybofey. The High Visibility Crossings were installed in January at four existing pedestrian walkways in Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The new road markings were introduced to help improve driver awareness of pedestrian crossing movements. Advertisement But since their installation there have […]

Castlefinn housing project hit by delays


A MAJOR social housing project in Castlefinn has been hit with a further delay due to costings. The delivery of 34 units by housing association Habinteg was due to be completed by the end of 2022, however, an increase in the predicted cost of the project has led to it being pushed back. The delay […]

HSE announces further schedule of Covid clinics


THE HSE is continuing to vaccinate people in Donegal against Covid with a number of clinics taking place this week. Letterkenny vaccination centre, IDA Business Park, Ballyraine, Letterkenny will be open on Wednesday from 10.45am to 1.30pm for children aged six months to four years. From 2pm to 6.45pm vaccinations will be available to the 12 + years age […]

Public consultation for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project


DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Burtonport to Letterkenny  Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a project […]

Gardaí issue appeal for information over man missing from Letterkenny


Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23-year-old Victor Furgal who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co.Donegal, since Saturday, 18th March 2023. He was last seen there at 10.30pm in the evening. Victor is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, with a medium build, brown hair and dark eyes. […]

Paddy is glad to be home after Ducking and Driving challenge


ARRANMORE Island native Paddy Conaghan was taking it easy this week having completed a second marathon tour around the Irish coast on Sunday. The sprightly 82-year-old undertook 515 swims in 98 days. He slept in his van for 97 nights before making the final leg of his sea journey home with a Garda escort. The […]