Disappointment at slow progress of St. Eunan’s College extension plans


LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is set to write to the Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee in relation to the on-going saga regarding plans for a €30 million-plus major extension at St. Eunan’s College in the town. Since 1999, there have been more than a dozen plans to develop the college with a view to […]


€7 million allocated to transform the Old Letterkenny Courthouse


DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €7 million to transform the old Letterkenny Courthouse into a multi-functional education, entertainment and culture centre. The allocation is part of a €90 million funding packing announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne under THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. Welcoming the announcement, […]


New signage for Workhouse Graveyard


NEW signage indicating the location of the old Workhouse Graveyard beside the County Museum on the High Road in Letterkenny is being updated. The area has seen a lot of work in recent times with new paving and a piece of art called ‘Reflection’ by local sculptor Redmond Herrity. There has also been a new information […]


Tributes paid to Liam Ward ahead of his retirement


By Chris Ashmore GLOWING tributes have been paid to one of Donegal County Council’s most senior and longest serving officials, Liam Ward, who is set to retire having worked with the local authority for more than 42 years. Currently the Director of Community Development and Planning Services, the departure of the Glenfin native is seen […]


Help wanted for big Rossnowlagh clean-up on Sunday


A major clean-up of Rossnowlagh Beach will take place next Sunday. The clean-up, which is being organised by the Friends of Rossnowlagh group, is part of the nationwide Big Beach Clean initiative. The Rossnowlagh event will be the first organised in Donegal, with more clean-up events planned for Buncrana, Portnoo and Falcarragh later this month. […]


Donegal routes in new book about Ireland’s best walks


Two Donegal routes feature in a new book which celebrates the best walks in Ireland. After the success of the first edition of 50 Best Irish Walks, John G. O’Dwyer has released a new edition featuring several new walks. The two local walks are Horn Head and the Glencolumbkille to Port Cliff Walk. Advertisement Spain has the […]


Council pays tribute to Ollie Horgan


DONEGAL County Council has paid tribute to former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan who died yesterday  aged 57. Mr Horgan moved from his native Galway to work as a maths teacher in St. Eunan’s College Letterkenny and quickly became a prominent figure on the football scene in the County. A noted player for Fanad United, […]