A Mass held to remember victims of road traffic collisions took place in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí in Gortahork last Sunday morning. Parishioners and visitors from further across the county who have lost loved ones on the roads filled the pews. As they did, whispers filtered through the congregation of a road tragedy in Dundalk, […]
Roads close for Letterkenny Christmas lights switch on
A NUMBER of Letterkenny roads will be closed this Sunday for the town’s Christmas lights switch on. On Sunday, November 23, Main Street, from Rosemount Lane to St Oliver Plunkett Road, Castle Street, and from Church Lane to Market Square and the Market Square itself will be closed between 5.30pm and 8.30pm to facilitate the event. […]
Tusla responds to ‘merry-go-round’ claims over records
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THE Child and family Agency Tusla has said it has greatly welcomed the enactment of the Birth Information and Tracing Act (BIT). The BIT 2022 provides a legal basis for the release of information to those who know or believe they were adopted, boarded out (fostered pre 1991), spent time in an institution and/ or believe […]
Weather: Cold, dry and bright day ahead
TODAY will be cold, dry and bright at first with frost and any icy patches slow to clear. It will turn cloudier this afternoon with patchy rain and drizzle developing. Highest afternoon temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees, but turning less cold later, with light winds increasing moderate to fresh towards evening. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Anger over proposed cuts to farm schemes
A FRUSTRATED councillor has voiced his concerns on behalf of local farmers over proposed cuts to vital schemes. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, is proposing to reduce the National Sheep Welfare Scheme and the Suckler Cow Scheme. At present, the schemes provide payments of up to €25 per sheep and €225 […]
Traffic disrupted in Letterkenny following car and lorry collision
Traffic in Letterkenny came to a standstill this afternoon following a collision between a car and a lorry at the roundabout outside Letterkenny Retail Park. The incident occurred shortly before 2pm today (Thursday) at the roundabout connecting Paddy Harte Road and Neil T Blaney Road, causing widespread disruption. Gardaí are currently at the scene.
Gambling harm to come under the spotlight at Donegal ATU
GAMBLING harm and prevention, financial safety and wellbeing will come under the spotlight at a special roadshow in Letterkenny this evening. The Health and Wellbeing Roadshow event will take place at Donegal ATU, with registration beginning at 6pm in the main building of the campus. Speaking ahead of the event, Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly […]
Campaigners welcome progress toward feasibility study for Letterkenny rail link
CAMPAIGNERS have hailed a meeting to discuss advancing rail connectivity in the north west as “positive and constructive”. Last week representatives of the West Ulster Railway Initiative (WURI) met with Minister of State for Transport Sean Canney TD, to discuss advancing rail connectivity in the north west. Minister Canney agreed to engage with Northern Ireland’s […]
Roads projects generate interest at public information event
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By Chris Ashmore HUNDREDS of million euros worth of projects are being planned for Letterkenny – but how many of them come to fruition in the next ten to 15 years will depend largely on funding. Yesterday, Donegal County Council in association with the HSE, Donegal ATU and Donegal ETB held a public information event […]
More wintry showers on the way as cold snap continues
ACROSS Donegal temperatures plummeted below freezing last night, with Donegal County Council deploying their gritting services across the county. Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice which will remain in place until midday today (Thursday). The warning comes as the county braces for more wintry showers of hail, sleet and […]