THERE are now more than 2,600 people on the social housing waiting list in Donegal. The latest figures from Donegal County Council show there are 2,663 people waiting which includes those on the transfer list. The Letterkenny Municipal District has the highest with 1,064 people on the waiting list in this area. The majority of […]
Principal highly impressed by Ukrainian students
A LETTERKENNY principal has been highly impressed by the ‘unbelievable resilience’ shown by Ukrainian students as they settle into Errigal College after fleeing their war-torn country. Nineteen Ukrainian students who are living in McGettigan’s Hotel in Letterkenny started school at Errigal College recently. The students and their parents visited the school for a welcome reception hosted by the […]
Support for mica families in libraries
EXTRA supports are being made available at libraries in Donegal to help mica homeowners with their applications for the redress scheme. The difficulties many applicants are experiencing filling out their paperwork was raised by Cllr Martin McDermott at the monthly meeting of the Council. He was told that in addition to the staff already in […]
Gardai to tackle drug-driving over Easter
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are ramping up operations and resources ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. It comes as a joint warning has been issued by An Garda Siochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), urging people to act responsibly on the roads. Donegal Road Safety Working Group has also implored people to have patience […]
Town Plan not ready to go out to public consultation
THE LETTERKENNY Town Plan is not yet ready to go out to public consultation as a number of environmental reports have to be carried out. A number of proposed changes to the plan were put forward at last week’s county council meeting when the draft plan was being considered by members. One of the biggest […]
Investigation launched into fatal house fire
Gardai are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Doochary this afternoon. The body of a woman is her eighties was discovered at the premises. The Fire Service attended the scene and extinguished the fire at approximately 4.30pm. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Garda press office said: “The body of a female, aged in […]
Appeal for more supports for Ukrainian students
A LETTERKENNY principal whose school has welcomed 19 Ukrainian students has appealed to the Education Department to provide urgent extra resources. Nineteen Ukrainian students started at Errigal College, Letterkenny on Monday last and have been settling into school-life here. The school has been providing extra English classes and pastoral support for the students but unfortunately, additional […]
Free books for all children starting school
Libraries throughout Donegal will be taking part in this fantastic campaign.
Learner drivers being impacted by road markings
PEOPLE learning to drive are being impacted by a lack of road markings in the Letterkenny area, a councillor has claimed. Cllr Gerry McMonagle said he has been contacted by a number of driving instructors who are having difficulties training their learner drivers because of a lack of lines on the road, with particular issues […]
Singer teams up with Arranmore student for music video
LETTERKENNY school teacher and well known musician Bri Carr has teamed up with an Arranmore secondary school student to record a music video. The single ‘White Noise’ was released to mark World Autism Awareness Day. Bri penned the song two years ago and decided to collaborate with 16-year-old Eoghan Bonner, a talented artist who has […]