THE HSE has yet to find a location for a new hospital it intends to build in Lifford. In what is being viewed as a major victory for campaigners the HSE confirmed this week that a 25-bed healthcare facility will be developed in the town. But the news has been tempered by the fact that a site has […]
Campaign to make Irish ‘living language’ in Letterkenny
A new campaign aimed at making the Irish language more visible throughout Letterkenny has been launched. The offices of Líonra Leitir Ceanainn were opened on Castle Street on Monday, coinciding with the launch of the national Gaelphobal campaign. It is a year since Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers announced that a language plan for Letterkenny had […]
Photographers eye ‘star’ role in national contest
THREE Donegal astro-photographers have been shortlisted for this year’s ‘Reach for the Stars’ competition. Run by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Reach for the Stars aims to find the best celestial images taken in Ireland over the past year. Among those to make it to the latter stages of the contest is Letterkenny’s Daragh […]
New viewing point opened in Inishowen
AN enhanced Portaleen Viewing Point at Glengad, Malin, has been officially opened. The viewing location was opened by Councillor Martin McDermott, Leas-Chathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. The project received €50,000 funding under the CLAR programme which is targeted at infrastructure projects in rural areas that have suffered from severe population decline. Advertisement The event celebrated […]
‘Donate don’t waste textiles’ plea
The Donate Don’t Waste pilot in Buncrana aims to make clothing and home textile donations easier by sharing where and what to donate
Tusla officially opens new office space in Donegal Town
“This new centre will be a safe and welcoming space for children, young people and families.”
Summer Stars National Reading Adventure 2022
Libraries throughout Donegal are taking part in Summer Stars this month until August.
Bundoran gets its first beach wheelchair
WHEELCHAIR users will now be able to enjoy Bundoran’s Blue Flag. A beach wheelchair has been allocated to the seaside town. The chair, which has been modified for use on soft sandy surfaces, has been provided by Donegal County Council and will be available for booking on a daily basis throughout the summer season. Speaking […]
Conference to focus on dereliction in Donegal
THE issue of dereliction in Donegal is to be explored through a conference taking place in Letterkenny next month. The event, taking place on Friday July 22, will be officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Peter Burke. Other key speakers include Frank O’Connor and Jude Sherry from […]
Success of walking football prompts rematch
THEY say soccer is a game of two halves but a match in Letterkenny to kick off Men’s Health Week proved to be more than that. Thirty players made up the two teams of the ‘Hasbeens’ and the ‘Wannabes’, who did battle on the astro pitch at the community centre in a game of ‘Walking […]