by Louise Doyle PARENTS have spoken of how they have to drive a 300-yard distance from their home to drop their children off at a Letterkenny school because it is not safe to walk the short stretch. Fresh calls were made this week by parents, grandparents and the principal of Lurgybrack National School for greater safety measures […]
Work to get underway soon on Arbatt Bridge
BY DIONNE MEEHAN STRUCTURAL works are to begin on the Arbatt Bridge in Cloghan this July following a year-long closure. The bridge, situated on a secondary link road, had to be immediately closed last February due to a partial bridge collapse. Donegal County Council successfully secured €70,000 from the Department of Transport for the repair […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Bizarre beauty facts
We’ve all heard of killer looks but very few people would be willing to die to look good. Some beauty products of the past injured, blinded and enfeebled people, other products literally killed the wearer. Thankfully things have moved on and the quest to make the most of our faces is considerably safer. From crocodile […]
Donegal prepares for Africa Day Celebrations in Letterkenny
On Saturday, May 27, Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny which will include exhibitions, workshops and a Family Fun Day to celebrate the occasion. All events are FREE and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy. The celebration opens at 12 […]
THIRTY TWO patients on trolleys at LUH
THIRTY TWO patients are currently waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. Of the 32 patients, 13 are waiting on a bed in the emergency department, while 19 are on wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 574 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 437 patients are waiting […]
Applications sought for 2023 Guildhall Craft Fair stall holders
Applications are now being invited from craft designer-makers and artists from across Ireland to be part of the 2023 Guildhall Craft Fair. Celebrating its 27th edition, the event made a welcome return to its home place of the historical Guildhall last November when almost 4,000 visitors attended over the three days. The Fair is well […]
HSA to launch two week inspection blitz in quarries across Ireland
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will carry out a two week quarry safety inspection campaign commencing today. The focus of the campaign is on safe machinery operation, machinery guarding and maintenance activities. In the ten year period 2013-2022 Quarrying, Mining and the associated manufacturing activities in the industry accounted for 8 work-related fatalities in […]
Council to meet Ballybofey businesses over parking regulations
BY DIONNE MEEHAN DONEGAL County Council is set to meet with businesses in Ballybofey to discuss parking regulations in the town. This comes following an online discussion at the weekend where there seemed to be a lot of confusion around what the grace period is for a parked car without a ticket, before fines can […]
Last man killed during Civil War remembered
By Róise Collins THE last volunteer killed during the Civil War is to be remembered in his hometown of Kincasslagh today. Neil ‘Plunkett’ O’Boyle a native of Burtonport, Kincasslagh was killed in May 1923 just two weeks after a ceasefire was called at the end of April. Advertisement Local man Danny has been involved in […]
Progress finally made on over 60 defective block scheme homes
By Emma Ryan SIXTY seven houses impacted by the defective block scandal in Donegal have had work carried out as part of the homeowner scheme. As of May 4 2023, 67 homes have been accepted for stage three of the scheme and work is ongoing on site – 34 have had work complete while work is […]