THE Department of Integration has recommenced its trawl for refugee accommodation in Donegal following a pause in the wake of the Creeslough tragedy. Donegal County Council contacted Minister Roderic O’Gorman in October to ask that its personnel be allowed to focus on the response to the blast which killed ten people. But reacting to a […]
Paula became a dog behaviourist after pet attack
GORTAHORK woman, Paula Doohan is starring in a new six-part RTÉ series ‘Madraí’ which hit our screens on Friday. While filming for the show ‘Peataí’ in 2020, Paula heard the howls for help from the nation’s dogs (and their owners) and decided to do something about it. A national callout was launched last summer for families who were […]
Creeslough book of condolences to be installed in the village
The book of condolences which was opened following the Creeslough tragedy is to be installed in the village. Following the explosion at the Apple Green Service Station which claimed ten lives, Books of Condolence were opened in Creeslough at St. Michael’s Church and at Creeslough Day Centre. Books of Condolences were also opened in other […]
Graveyard capacity at ‘crisis point’
A Donegal councillor has claimed capacity in burial grounds in Donegal is very fast approaching crisis point. The issue was raised by Letterkenny Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council with many councillors also agreeing it is a major issue across the county. Cllr Kavanagh said he acknowledged the Council has committed to […]
Housing Minister to commence homeowner engagement on the draft mica regulations next week
Donegal Fianna Fáil have met this week with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in Dublin for detailed discussions on the progress of the new Mica Scheme. The meeting discussed the importance of a prompt transition from the outgoing scheme to the new one and the need to ensure that the regulations are practical and work for […]
Picture Special: ‘Together for Creeslough’
THE Aura Centre in Letterkenny was at full capacity when a community gathered together in unison to sing, remember and reflect upon the tragedy at Creeslough – thanking all those involved in the aftermath. A pin drop could be heard, as the audience of around 1,500 people fell silent. And as the names of the ten […]
Driving licence office in Donegal will not close- RSA
THE ROAD Safety Authority (RSA) has said the ongoing review of the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS) will not lead to the closure of the Letterkenny office. The authority was responding to concerns that there are plans to halve the opening hours of the NDLS office in Letterkenny which services customers in north Donegal, west […]
Road Safety ‘Day of Action’ ongoing in Donegal
A ‘Day of Action’ is currently underway in Donegal, as An Garda Síochána urges all road users to ‘STAY SAFE’ this St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend. Today’s operation will consist of high visibility rolling checkpoints and patrols across road corridors in Donegal from 9am to 9pm, led by Roads Policing Units based at Carrick On […]
Council planners seek more information on plans for a major development in Letterkenny
COUNCIL planners have sought more information on plans for a major development in Letterkenny. In what would be the biggest development seen in Letterkenny for quite some time, the former Gleneany House building could be demolished to make way for a large residential and business development under plans lodged by M&B Kelly Partnership. Retail units, […]
Figures reveal rising cost of powering Letterkenny hospital
THE surging cost of electricity and gas has pushed Letterkenny hospital’s energy bill up by over €50,000 compared to five years ago. The HSE recently began encouraging hospitals and state-run healthcare facilities to explore ways of reducing energy consumption. Figures from the the health authority show that €735,704 was spent heating and powering Letterkenny University Hospital in 2022. The […]