By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY business woman is set to make her TV debut on The Today Show at the end of the month. Frances Spears, owner of Mourne Antiques, will be taking to our TV screens on May 29 to showcase eight beautiful items from her store which is based in Letterkenny. Advertisement Frances, […]
Stunning Victorian property in Burtonport hits the market
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A STUNNING Victorian property in Burtonport hit the market this week for almost €800,000. Campbells Auctioneers listed the house for €799,950. Located in the ever popular seaside village of Burtonport, this unique landmark is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Advertisement Boasting a large manicured plot extending to approximately 1.4 acres, this property […]
Hundreds set to take part in Relay for Life
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by Paddy Walsh HUNDREDS are expected to take part in this year’s Donegal Relay for Life which runs over twenty-fours from Saturday afternoon helping to raise funds and awareness in the battle against cancer. Singer Daniel O’Donnell will spearhead the entertainment element of an event that is both inspirational and emotional and literally spells out […]
Uisce Éireann reminds motorists of Buncrana road closure to facilitate essential works
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Uisce Éireann wishes to advise motorists of a road closure in Buncrana over the weekend to ensure the safe delivery of essential works. In order to facilitate works on the Buncrana Sewer Scheme, the R238 Cockhill Road will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 2024. Locals can be assured that local […]
Meet and Make Heritage Day in Clonmany
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CLONMANY Community Centre are working alongside Heritage Keepers and Clonmany Genealogy and Heritage Group to host a “Meet & Make” Heritage Day. On Saturday, June 1 there will be different events throughout the day to bring people together and celebrate the beautiful history of Clonmany. Starting off the day there will be a Heritage Walk […]
Emergency services at scene of traffic collision outside Letterkenny
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Gardaí and the emergency services have been attending the scene of a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The incident happened in the Tullygay area close to Kernans Filling Station on the main Letterkenny to Glenties road at around 1.30pm today. Motorists approaching the area should expect delays. Gardaí have closed the road […]
Minister offers hope for Bonagee Sewerage Scheme
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by Kate Heaney PROGRESS on the long-awaited Bonagee Group Sewerage Scheme has taken a step closer this week. The development comes after Councillor Donal Coyle was given an update from Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien,TD. Advertisement Senator Niall Blaney contacted the Minister at Cllr Coyle’s request to inquire how the group scheme for […]
Deputy McHugh calls for increased Redress cap
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by Kate Heaney DONEGAL Deputy Joe McHugh made an impassioned plea to the Minister for Housing in the Dáil on Tuesday night, appealing for the government to increase the cap on the defective block homes scheme by ten percent. He cited the humanitarian cost, the trauma and the anguish families have endured for the past […]
Not good enough that Raphoe Community Playgroup is left in limbo – Doherty
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SINN FÉIN TD Pearse Doherty has said it’s not good enough that staff and families using the Raphoe Community Playgroup remain in limbo over its future. The playgroup is facing closure next month because of the presence of defective blocks in the building and temporary accommodation is being sought locally. Deputy Doherty raised the matter […]
Over €440,000 raised for charity – Maggies Fundraising Committees honoured by council
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A community fundraising group who have raised in the region of €440,000 for a host of local charities were honoured at a special reception at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District this week. ‘Maggies Fundraising Committees’ – a group of people who have organised charity events from Maggie’s Tavern in St. Johnston, have helped raise much needed […]