By Dionne Meehan CHANGES to the Local Authority Home Loan will give applicants ‘another lifeline’, Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has said. The scheme, which supports first-time buyers and fresh start applicants, has been expanded to include both the purchase and renovation of vacant or derelict properties, as well as new and second-hand homes. Advertisement Previously the Local […]
Road safety plans at Magherabeg National School
A SCHOOL road once dubbed the “most dangerous in Ireland” because of its notoriously treacherous stretch, is set to benefit from a new design concept to improve safety. The ‘Front of School’ treatment is part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and […]
Arranmore RNLI assisted yacht with engine trouble
The Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were asked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist an 11 meter yacht with two crew on board, two miles off Arranmore yesterday evening just after 5pm. On arrival at the stricken yacht, which had developed engine trouble and following assessment by the lifeboat crew a tow was established and […]
Donegal to miss out on heat wave
By Dionne Meehan AS high temperatures engulf Ireland in the coming days, Met Éireann said there are no signs of a heat wave for Donegal. For many, the warm weather will come as a welcome respite after weeks of overcast skies and frequent rain. Advertisement In many parts of the country thermometers will soar to 24 degrees today, […]
Calls to secure former factory after blaze
By Dionne Meehan A FRESH call has been made to secure a site on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny after emergency services tackled a fire in the area on Friday. It is understood the blaze broke out at approximately 5.30am at what is known locally as the Old Bacon Factory. Advertisement This incident comes just months […]
Letterkenny Memories’ video to be screened tomorrow
A SCREENING of the new Letterkenny Memories’ video will take place in Dillon’s Hotel on Monday, July 29 at 8pm. The video includes a number of local people who tell their own story and reflect on a wide variety of topics. The video features Margaret Tinney recalling how they bought their house on the Port Road […]
Car seized and driver arrested in St Johnston
Members were conducting a checkpoint in the St. Johnston area last night when the driver failed a roadside breath test.
Kerrykeel woman graduates with a Masters in Engineering
Orla Egan, the daughter of Shaun and Antoinette Egan, Kerrykeel, pictured with her sisters Ella and Natalie at her recent graduation from Ulster University Belfast. Orla earned a Master of Engineering with Honours, and a Diploma in Professional Practice with commendation. She is currently employed as a site Engineer for Wills Bros in Dublin. Advertisement […]
Class of ‘84 enjoy Drumoghill National School’s reunion
PAST pupils of Drumoghill National School pictured at a recent school reunion. It was the first time the group were together since they left the school 40 years ago. They are pictured with former teacher, Charlie Shiels who taught the group.