BUNDORAN is to get three new pieces of public art. A budget of €150,000 has been set aside for the works which will be placed on each of the seaside town’s roundabouts. Details of the project are contained in a tender document inviting expressions of interest from artists. Advertisement In it Donegal County Council talks about how […]
Plans lodged to increase height of Raphoe 5G mast
A planning application has been lodged for the extension of a telecoms mast in Raphoe to enhance the area’s 5G coverage. Towercom Ltd has asked Donegal County Council for the go ahead to build a 24 metre structure with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at Mullafin, Mongorry Hill. An existing 18 metre mast will be removed […]
Woman in her 60s dies in road crash
A WOMAN in her 60s has died following a road traffic collision in Killybegs yesterday evening. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to Tuesday’s crash which took place at approximately 5:45pm involving a van and a pedestrian on Main Street. The pedestrian, a female in her 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has […]
Donegal County Museum Needs your Help with ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal
Donegal County Museum is looking for objects and materials connected to the final years of the Decade of Centenaries, for its exhibition ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal 1919-1925’. This major exhibition focuses on the years 1919-1925 in Donegal. Exhibition topics range from the War of Independence and the Civil War to Partition and the work […]
Flair Apparent: Keeping on top of dry skin during winter
Part of my reason for wanting to write this column was to learn a bit more about makeup and how to use it. I thought I could learn while doing, and share what I learn. I want to be a bit more adventurous with my makeup looks so of late I’ve been having fun experimenting. […]
Search for young Donegal woman stood down
Daena Tighe (21), from Buncrana, was located, sadly deceased, earlier today.
New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe
BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese. Very Rev James Gillespie, PP, Falcarragh is moving to Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) to replace Very Rev Niall Coll. Rev John Boyce, CC, Arranmore Island will be replacing Very Rev James Gillespie as Parish Priest of Falcarragh. Advertisement While Rev John Attoh, […]
Cherry picker theft from Ballybofey
Gardai are investigating the theft of a cherry picker from the Navenny area of Ballybofey.
Stronger health advice needed in light of RSV surge
According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, stronger public health advice around mandated mask-wearing must be offered amid a surge in RSV and other respiratory illnesses. This comes as 534 patients are without beds in Irish hospitals today. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said they are once again calling on the Chief Medical Officer […]
Keep kids with respiratory symptoms at home – GP
A DONGEAL GP is urging parents to keep their children home from school and childcare facilities if they are displaying respiratory symptoms as the significant rise in infections is having a severe impact on the health service. Dr Denis McCauley, GP committee chairman with the Irish Medical Organisation, has echoed the plea of the Chief […]