By Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged over the attendance record of Donegal Senator Niall Blaney. The Fanad man, who is the Seanad spokesperson on Northern Ireland, Fisheries and the Marine, was re-elected to the Seanad earlier this year. Advertisement An article in The Irish Times, ‘Has anyone seen Niall Blaney’ sparked concerns about his lack of presence in the […]
‘Families under threat over drug debts’ – Councillor
By Louise Doyle SHOCKING footage of two incidents in broad daylight in Letterkenny shared widely on social media could be drug-related, a local councillor has said. In one video, three men can be seen emerging from a car and attacking another vehicle parked in the Lower Main Street area on Wednesday of last week. The driver of […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral closes for five weeks for painting works
By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny has closed its doors for five weeks to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is currently taking place at the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement […]
Campaign to help save Johnny’s Ranch ramps up with peaceful protest
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON will come alive this Saturday with a powerful show of community spirit as locals rally to save their beloved food truck, Johnny’s Ranch. Owned by local man Johnny Patterson, the award-winning take-away has been operating in Gamble’s Square, in the heart of the heritage town, for the past seven years. However, […]
Secretaries and caretakers to begin strike action today
By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers across Donegal are due to begin indefinite strike action today. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement As we went to print yesterday, talks aimed at […]
Funeral of young Joey Forker to take place today
THE funeral of nine-year-old Joey Forker, who tragically passed away in Dungloe on Friday evening, will take place today. The tragic incident, which involved machinery, happened in Meenmore on the outskirts of the west Donegal town on Friday, August 22. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at the Dungloe premises. The young boy was […]
New Little Angels School to open next week
THE new Little Angels School in Letterkenny will open next week. The school was due to open on Monday, however, it was confirmed yesterday that the school will open on Thursday, September 4. The new school has been built on land between the Donegal Hospice and the Business Park Road, close to the former school […]
Social workers in Donegal struggling with pressure and mounting caseloads
By Róise Collins MORALE among social workers in Donegal is being decimated as they struggle with growing pressure and mounting caseloads, it has been claimed. Some social workers have left their roles with Tusla to work with the HSE or in the private sector, with one even considering leaving their high-pressure job to work in […]
Weather: Wet and blustery day ahead
TODAY will be wet and blustery with longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Occasional heavy showers will move in from the early afternoon with spot flooding and isolated thunderstorms possible. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, turning gusty at times on or near Atlantic coasts. Advertisement Tonight will […]
Spiralling health insurance prices heaping more pressure on households – Pearse Doherty TD
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the government to stand up to health insurance companies as prices continue to spiral upwards. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance said this is more bad news for households already getting hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis. “VHI has announced another hike in health insurance prices, this time […]