THE new president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has described alcohol misuse findings in Donegal as “stark”. Unveiling ‘Building a Safer Donegal: Free from Alcohol Harm’ in ATU on Tuesday, Dr Orla Flynn said the time had come for action. The report findings reveal 58 per cent of students in Donegal and 53 per cent […]
Presentation of mica scheme likely to be delayed
THE presentation of the enhanced mica redress scheme to Cabinet is expected to be delayed until June after a meeting of the party leaders did not go ahead as planned last Monday night. The full mica bill and memo was expected to come before Cabinet on Tuesday however PRO of the Mica Action Group, Michael […]
Camper tourists spend more than €11m a year
TOURISTS visiting Donegal that stay in campervans, touring caravans and tents spend more than €11 million in the county annually, according to a new report. The Caravan Camping and Campervan Study, commissioned by Donegal County Council and carried out by consultancy firm, KPMG, was launched in the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday. The […]
Water outage warning for Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council has warned residents in Letterkenny that there may be a water outage next week due to repair works to water mains. These works are part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme and are scheduled to take place from 9am until 4pm on June 1. “Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to […]
Choreographer carving out impressive career
A DONEGAL choreographer, who was recently the lead choreographer for the closing ceremony at the Dubai Expo, is carving out an impressive career on the international stage. Brian Gillespie (30) grew up in Newtowncunnigham and went to school in Letterkenny. He knew from an early age performance and dance was where his heart lies. Taking […]
Amyloidosis conference in Gaoth Dobhair this weekend
INTERNATIONAL medical experts will travel to Gaoth Dobhair this weekend for a conference on the medical condition Amyloidosis, also known as ‘Donegal Amy’ because of its prevalence in the county. Hereditary Amyloidosis is a rare and serious condition characterised by a build-up of abnormal amyloid or protein deposits in one or more organs and other […]
Chance to have your say on future look of Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council has announced the opening of public consultation on the Letterkenny 2040 Regeneration Strategy which sets out more detailed design concepts for eleven key regeneration sites and initiatives across Letterkenny town centre. This is the third and final phase of consultation in an overarching process to prepare a Regeneration Strategy for Letterkenny town […]
Letterkenny teen lands extra role in Liam Neeson movie
A LETTERKENNY teenager landed her dream job as an extra in the new Liam Neeson movie currently being filmed in the county. Zara Neely from Corky and her uncle Martin were on the set of the highly anticipated blockbuster ‘In The Land of Saints and Sinners’ recently. Speaking to the Donegal News the 15-year-old said […]
1,300 Ukrainian refugees now living across Donegal
THERE are now more than 1,300 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal who have fled the conflict in their home country. Many of them are women and children and have come to the county with nothing. This week we spoke to the Donegal Local Development Committee (DLDC) and The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), two […]
Council consultation event to take place tomorrow
DONEGAL County Council is hosting a joint public consultation event in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel tomorrow. The public is being invited to attend the event from 3pm to 8pm to review a number of plans. These include the County Development Plan 2018-2024; the Buncrana Local Area Plan; the Proposed Variation in respect of A Wind […]