THE long awaited Joe Bonner Link Road was officially opened last week by Cllr Rena Donaghey, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. The project, which has faced major delays, will provide a connection between the Neil T Blaney Road and the Port Road and incorporates footpaths and cycleways with the junction with the Neil T Blaney […]
Licence granted to Lifford Greyhound Stadium
RACING is to return to Lifford after Greyhound Racing Ireland approved the granting of a licence. The granting of the licence concludes a lengthy process whereby the Board considered a range of submissions from Lifford Greyhound Racing Club together with a detailed business plan for a three-year period. GRI Chief Executive Officer Gerard Dollard said, […]
All-Ireland debating success for Kilmacrennan school
A DONEGAL village is celebrating after a team of primary school children won a new national debating contest that had over one hundred teams participating from around the country. Fifth and sixth class pupils from Scoil Cholmcille in Kilmacrennan won the final of the inaugural All Ireland Concern Primary Debates, which is run by […]
Star-studded concert in memory of Máire Rua
STARS from the world of country music will gather on Saturday to help fulfil Máire Rua Gallagher’s final dream. Daniel O’Donnell, Lisa McHugh, Dominic Kirwan and Hugo Duncan are just some of the names set to perform with all proceeds going to Coiste Ionad Óige Ghaoth Dobhair. Noted for her tireless charity work and her […]
HSE concern at recent rise in Covid cases in Donegal
The HSE is concerned about recent increases in Covid cases in Donegal. It follows confirmation that the HSE has identified a small number of cases linked to people who travelled to Dublin last week for the mica related event by bus. The HSE also expects that there will be cases as a result of a […]
Arranmore ‘not a place to come and get wasted’
BURTONPORT is to get a dedicated Garda officer for the first time in seven years as Arranmore islanders aim for a peaceful summer. The increased police presence comes following what one local councillor described as “a series of alcohol-fuelled anti-social incidents” over the June bank holiday weekend. One person had to be airlifted off the […]
Submissions for Summer Cup book about to close
SUBMISSIONS for a new book looking back on the once popular Summer Cup competitions will close this Monday. The book is being compiled by members of the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group and will explore the people and places behind the Summer Cup phenomena. Earlier this year the heritage group asked people to dust off old […]
Letterkenny University Hospital ‘extremely busy’ today
Letterkenny University Hospital’s is extremely busy today with severe backlogs to be expected in the Emergency Department.
€500,000 investment and up to 50 jobs at Donegal hotel
A LEADING Donegal hotel has announced 50 new jobs as part of a €500,000 investment at the 4-star property. The Shandon Hotel & Spa overlooking Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, has been granted planning permission to expand its bar areas. Work will get underway in the autumn, creating up to 35 jobs during the construction phase. […]
Assessment Hub shortlisted for HSE Excellence Awards
The COVID-19 Community Assessment Hub in Donegal has been shortlisted for the HSE Excellence Awards. Every day across our health service HSE staff do wonderful work across primary care, acute and national services. The Health Service Excellence Awards is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the good work that happens every day. The Donegal COVID-19 […]