THE first of what could see some 2,000 legal actions taken over defective blocks was this week entered into the fast-track Commercial Court, a move welcomed by the Defective Blocks Ireland group. The case on behalf of husband and wife teachers from Malin Head, Liam Ó Dochartaigh and Greinne Bean Uí Dochartaigh is described as […]
Pringle demands clarity from Government on commencement of defective blocks act
Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has pressed Government to commence the defective blocks act that was rushed though the Dáil last year but yet still ‘sits on the shelf’. Addressing the Tánaiste in the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said, “At the end of September, the Minister for Housing replied to a parliamentary question I put down […]
New biodiversity officer for Donegal
DONEGAL has been awarded funding for the appointment of a biodiversity officer. Malcolm Noonan TD announced today (February 2nd) today that funding has been awarded for a biodiversity officer to work with Donegal County Council to deliver local biodiversity action. The new positions are expected to be filled by September 2023. Advertisement The new biodiversity […]
Drop in patients on trolleys at LUH
EIGHT patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. Today’s figures show a drop from yesterday when 32 patients were awaiting a bed in the hospital. Of the eight patients, four patients are on trolleys in the emergency department and a further four on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Advertisement Nationally, 56 admitted patients […]
€4.5m to upgrade pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
OVER 30 projects in Donegal are set to benefit from €4.5m in active travel grants to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023. This substantial investment will fund approximately 36 Active Travel projects in Donegal. This includes the development of segregated cycle lanes and widened footpaths, new walking and cycling bridges, and new pedestrian crossings in […]
Copper wire stolen from ESB station
A QUANTITY of copper wire and a Bosch grinder were among items stolen from the ESB station in Lurgybrack. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which took place sometime between Tuesday, January 24 at 7pm and 8am the following morning. Entry was gained to the yard but no damage was caused. Among the items stolen from the […]
Gardaí investigating Letterkenny car fire
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are appealing for information after a car was found engulfed in flames. On Thursday, January 26, at approximately 11.57pm Gardaí were alerted to a car on fire at Dooballagh, Letterkenny. The car, a silver Toyota was on the hard shoulder of the Main Letterkenny to Stranorlar Road, approximately 1.5 miles from Lurgybrack. Advertisement […]
Sadness at passing of Henry O’Donnell
Renowned swimmer and former Army Ranger, Henry O’Donnell has died suddenly. Henry, aged 58 and father of six was a native of Carrickfinn and recently lived in Letterkenny. Last year, he made the headlines as he became the first person in history to finswim a country’s circumference. Mr O’Donnell raised over €50,000 for charities during […]
Local artist ADGY teases snippet of song ‘as Gaeilge’ ahead of show
GAOTH Dobhair artist ADGY has teased a special addition of a snippet ‘as Gaeilge’ to his Eurovision song ‘Too Good for Your Love’ ahead of tomorrow’s special Late Late show. ADGY said he couldn’t shake the words of a catchy traditional Irish song from his head as he travelled on the bus home from Dublin. This inspired […]
Decision due on major development for Letterkenny
A DECISION is due tomorrow on whether a major development planned for Letterkenny town centre will be given the green light. An application has been lodged by M&B Kelly Partnership for the construction of six-storey and four-storey buildings which include 154 student bedrooms and 13 apartments. Retail units, a restaurant, an office and a new Baptist church […]