Reason suggested for 15 % Donegal Property Tax increase


The recent increase of 15% in Local Property Tax, voted by Donegal County Councillors, was so that an increase in rates for businesses would not be introduced, given the over €1.7 million shortfall in the Councils budget.


Public meeting to discuss ways to reduce alcohol harm


A PUBLIC meeting will take place tonight in the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny which will explore ways to reduce alcohol harm in the town. The meeting has been jointly called by the Alcohol Forum and the Students’ Union in Letterkenny Institute of Technology to provide an update following the launch of the community action […]


Lean Boyce ready for Doha


BRENDAN Boyce says he is in the leanest shape he has ever been in as he prepares for the World Championships in Doha this weekend.


Dahl still number one with Donegal’s young readers


ALMOST 20 years after his death, Roald Dahl continues to beguile Donegal’s young readers. A recent survey by Donegal Central Library found that Dahl’s classic Matilda is the number one most sought after title among the county’s schoolchildren. Dahl’s timeless appeal can be found in the fact that of the top 20 books requested this […]