ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has lodged a planning application with Donegal County Council to develop a new €41 million Veterinary Teaching Facility in Letterkenny. The college, which will be located on 42-acre site at Knocknamona, will feature small and large animal hospitals, an equine MRI unit, and associated research buildings. The project also includes extensive […]
Major housing plan delayed by flooding risk concerns
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By Chris Ashmore PLANS to build what could be Donegal’s largest ever housing development could be delayed by a number of months – at least. Planning officials have flagged concerns about possible flooding risks associated with the site area just to the north of Letterkenny University Hospital, plus how the development will tie in with […]
Coastal tracking system to be launched today a year after family escaped drowning tragedy
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A FAMILY’S lucky escape has been turned into an opportunity to save lives. Donegal County Council is due today to officially launch the Coastal Location Code tracking system to help the emergency services find people in distress. It comes a year after Brian Carr, from Glenties, and two children was rescued last August in waters […]
Road safety officials warn drivers how to avoid a car on the wrong side
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DRIVERS are being warned to learn how to survive if they encounter a vehicle on the wrong side of the road. Several young people recently died when they crashed on the wrong side of the road. And Transport Infrastructure Ireland this week revealed that there have been 62 incidents of wrong-way driving recorded on Ireland’s […]
Family wants free therapy for asthmatics in Budget 2027
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A FAMILY of asthmatics is pleading with the Government to make free “life-changing” therapy for children a cornerstone of its upcoming Budget promises. Tommy Martin Doherty and two of his three children have formal diagnosis of asthma – and he warned that people do not know had bad it is. The lifelong asthmatic told the […]
Donegal to unveil county’s first-ever crematorium
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THE first-ever crematorium in Donegal is to be publicly unveiled within days, it was confirmed this evening. Well-known Letterkenny funeral business owner Michael Morning received planning permission from Donegal County Council last year to build the county’s first crematorium. It has now reached an advanced stage and Lily Hill Funeral Home and Crematorium is to […]
Oakfest counting down to Bob Geldof
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MUSIC titan Bob Geldof is the star attraction for many fans at this year’s Oakfest Festival. There are only days remaining until world famous super star Geldof belts out hits like I Don’t Like Mondays and Rat Trap. He and his band The Boomtown Rats are headlining the first night of Oakfest on Saturday, September […]
Public urged to give opinions on traffic issues
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THE public has the chance to tell Donegal County Council what they think about traffic matters. Council officials are carrying out a review of bylaws across the county with formal notices published in the Donegal News this week. The areas of Letterkenny, Milford, Inishowen, and Donegal Town are all entering public consultation processes about the […]
Six firemen’s fundraiser for Twin Towers’ victims
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DONEGAL firefighters have raised thousands of Euro before they cycle 550kms to New York on the 25th anniversary of the 911 attacks. An estimated 3,000 people were killed when terrorists deliberately crashed two hijacked jumbo jets into the city’s Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. It was announced a fortnight ago that six firefighters will […]
Funeral tomorrow of Martina Rafferty in Falcarragh
THE funeral will take place in Falcarragh tomorrow of Martina Rafferty whose sudden and unexpected passing was met with deep sadness. Martina (née McGee) of Newtown, Falcarragh, was a very popular and much respected member of the community. Martina worked in the hospitality industry in Donegal for many years and tributes have been pouring in for her […]