GARDAÍ in Letterkenny have launched an investigation after a man was found on the Neil T Blaney road this morning with unexplained injuries. The road remains partially closed between the Polestar Roundabout to the junction with the Joe Bonner Road where Gardaí remain at the scene. A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said: “A […]
Appeal lodged over Rosemount apartment plans
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála over plans for 17 apartments in Letterkenny. Millennium Unit Trust 105 was refused permission for the development in Rosemount Lane by Donegal County Council in September on the grounds of “over-development” and “excessive density beyond the site’s capacity”. The proposed development involves the demolition of two […]
Spending down by six per cent in Donegal
SPENDING in Donegal fell by six per cent in September, according to Bank of Ireland’s latest debit and credit card spending report which shows that consumers are tightening their belts. September’s figures painted a relatively gloomy picture when compared to the recent summer months, with spending falling in every county. In comparison to Donegal’s six per […]
Motion calling for urgent ban on energy disconnections
Sinn Féin TD for Donegal Pearse Doherty has urged TDs to back the party’s motion in the Dáil today to ensure households are protected from electricity and gas disconnections this winter. The motion would introduce a ban on energy disconnections now and provide crucial protections for people who use pay as you go meters. Speaking […]
Creeslough post office reopens at temporary location
THE post office at Creeslough will reopen this morning at a temporary location to assist the local community. Thanks to the good efforts of the former postmaster in Creeslough, Grace Cannon, the office will reopen a short distance away from the former location. The new temporary post office is located in the building which had […]
Popular businessman to be laid to rest today
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Carrigart businessman who will be laid to rest today. Seamus Rogers, of Gortnabrade and who was aged in his 40s, was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the R245 Carrigart, shortly before 8am on Friday. Mr Rogers, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, passed away a […]
Moves to get more women into Donegal politics
A series of training programmes aimed at encouraging more women in Donegal to get into politics has been announced. Out of the county’s 37 elected members just four are female – Rena Donaghey, Niamh Kennedy, Marie Therese Gallagher and Noreen McGarvey. Not for profit organisation ‘Women for Election’ is hoping to even up the imbalance through its new […]
Covid-19 not to blame for hospital waiting times
A DONEGAL doctor has rejected claims that lengthy outpatient appointment times for children to be seen at Letterkenny University Hospital is solely to do with the Covid-19 pandemic. Almost 900 children are waiting for an appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital, according to latest figures. Nationally, almost 20,000 children have been waiting on hospital waiting lists […]
McConalogue confirms progress on major Fort Dunree Upgrade Project
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, today confirmed progress on the major upgrade project for Fort Dunree. The Design Team for the project has been appointed and preliminary design has commenced. The design phase will continue until December with the detailed design phase starting in January 2023. Advertisement Planning permission […]
Sadness as Clannad’s Noel Duggan dies
THERE is huge sadness across the county following the sudden death of Clannad founder Noel Duggan. Mr Duggan (73) died on Saturday. It is reported he was with friends in West Donegal when he took ill and died suddenly. His passing was made public on the band’s twitter account yesterday. The tweet stated: “We are […]