DONEGAL County Council is expecting facilitators for new support clinics for mica homeowners to be approved by the Department of Housing shortly. The serious need for the clinics or hubs in each of the municipal districts affected by the defective blocks scandal was again raised by Cllr Gary Doherty at last week’s Council meeting. Cllr […]
Two COVID-19 pop up clinics in Dungloe
Two pop up COVID-19 clinics will be held in Dungloe this week offering both primary and booster vaccinations. It is important to continue to embrace the booster campaign to ensure the best protection for you, your family and the wider community in the coming winter months. The clinics will be held on Friday, October 7 […]
Water pipe work to start in Oldtown area of Letterkenny
The residents of Ros Suilighe in Letterkenny will begin to see Irish Water crews busy working to improve their water supply by replacing more than 900 metres of old backyard services and ageing water mains. In some older estates, water connections typically made of iron or lead, were installed to the rear of the property, […]
New owners for popular cafe in Letterkenny
THE popular health food cafe Wholegreen in Letterkenny is set to get a new lease of life after it was announced that new owners have taken over the Church Lane business. Last month the previous owner Anna Good announced her decision to take a step back after building the business for the last seven years. […]
Road Safety Road Show returns to Letterkenny
To date in 2022, 5 people have tragically lost their lives on Donegal roads.
New Principal appointed to Coláiste Ailigh
Donegal ETB has announced the appointment of Mr Seán Mac Suibhne as the new Principal of Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. Seán takes up his appointment on Monday, October 10. He replaces Mr Micheál Ó Giobúin who is retiring from the post in early October. Advertisement Originally from Carraig Airt, Seán is a former student of […]
Former mayor Jim Lynch laid to rest
FORMER Letterkenny councillor Jim Lynch was remembered as a man who made a tremendous contribution to so many aspects of life in the town at his funeral mass yesterday. Celebrant, Fr Kevin Gillespie spoke of Mr Lynch’s many achievements during his career in local politics as well as a school principal. “The whole community received […]
Hemp information night for Donegal farmers
Donegal County Council will host a hemp information evening on Wednesday, October 12 in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. The information session includes a range of speakers who will provide relevant detail on the crop, including research undertaken to date, opportunities to diversify lands and real-life examples from those who are successfully undertaking hemp projects. […]
Young people honoured at Garda Youth Awards
A YOUNG man who entered the river at Lifford Bridge to rescue a distressed woman was one of four recipients who received an award for his bravery. Josh Marley was presented with the Individual Award Winner award at the Donegal Garda Youth Awards, held in the Old Courthouse in Lifford. Josh entered the river on […]
Triumphant Tip O’Neill awardees recognised for work across the world
THE 2022 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards returned to a packed Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, where some of Donegal and Ireland’s finest were recognised for their outstanding contributions to society, culture, healthcare, the arts and business. Donal Kavanagh introduced each recipient and helped to aptly summarise the impact in which the recipients have had […]