BY DIONNE MEEHAN THE latest announcement of a cut in the retail price of milk has left dairy farmers around Donegal actively considering leaving the fresh milk business. With a study showing the average person consuming just over 100 litres of fresh milk in 2021, the equivalent of just two litres a week per person, […]
Donegal Wellness Café nominated for two Irish Healthcare Centre Awards
THE Donegal Wellness Café has been nominated in two categories for the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023; Healthcare Initiative Mental Health Care & Healthcare Initiative Patient Education/Lifestyle Project. There are currently 15 cafes established in Donegal with the latest addition in the Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny Donegal where the students are verbalising the benefits of […]
Cosy homes for council tenants
By Kate Heaney HOUSEHOLDERS in an estate in Letterkenny will see their energy bills shrink considerably next winter as they are currently undergoing a major retrofit to bring them to a B2 Building Energy Rating (BER). The work on the 59 houses is being funded by Donegal County Council at the houses they rent to […]
Average monthly rent in Donegal now almost €1,000
By Róise Collins DONEGAL has the second lowest housing rent in the country despite the cost having risen by 16 per cent in the last 12 months according to a Daft.ie report released this week. The average rent in Donegal at the start of May was €994 just slightly above that being charged in Leitrim […]
Two Donegal Retailers recognised as outstanding Retailers at annual XL awards night
KIERAN Roarty’s XL in Dunlewey and Nicola McNulty’s XL Donegal Town are among an elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities. The annual XL Retailer Awards celebration were held in The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone recently. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners […]
Man arrested after drugs seized in Derry
POLICE in Derry seized suspected Class B drugs from a vehicle in Galliagh yesterday evening, Thursday May 18. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team officers made the detection in the Slievemore Park area at around 6.30pm while on mobile patrol. As they passed a parked vehicle they were alerted to a man who got out of it. […]
Call for action over anti-social behaviour
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL County Council has been urged to fix a broken fence at the back of Cashel Park in Letterkenny due to ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area. The issue was raised by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh at the recent meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. Advertisement He explained there is an ongoing issue with […]
Call for ‘weather beaten’ Long Lane to be resurfaced
By Emma Ryan A LETTERKENNY Councillor has called for the Long Lane to be fully resurfaced. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the motion at the recent meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District and said the busy road which serves a large number of housing estates, is in need of full resurfacing works. Advertisement He said works had […]
12 Donegal beaches retain Blue Flag status
DONEGAL has retained Blue Flag status at all 14 locations across the county for the 2023 season. It has been confirmed the 12 blue flag beaches across the county will retain their status, while Greencastle and Rathmullan Marinas have also secured the award. The awards were presented by the Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and […]
Minister Mc Conalogue visits ATU Civil Engineering and Construction Showcase
THE Faculty of Engineering and Technology’s Department of Civil Engineering and Construction welcomed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to their end of year showcase last week on the Letterkenny campus. This annual exhibition focuses on the final year BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and BSc (Hons) Construction Management students while also displaying […]