A Donegal councillor says people living in homes affected by defective concrete blocks are being hit hardest by soaring oil prices. Councillor Joy Beard has warned that families across the county are facing ‘enormous pressure’ as the cost of home heating oil continues to rise sharply due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. […]
‘Letterkenny needs a Town Bus Service’ – Cllr
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A Letterkenny councillor wants the National Transport Authority (NTA) to step up plans to introduce a new town bus service to the town. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh said the town has been without a service for a number of weeks since the previous service, operated by a private bus company, was discontinued. And he wants Donegal […]
In pictures: Cór Ailigh, Letterkenny celebrated at Mayor’s reception
THE council chamber in Letterkenny was blessed with the beautiful singing of Cór Ailigh at a special Mayor’s reception on Thursday evening. The members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District were delighted to confer a Mayor’s Reception in honour of Cór Ailigh held at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny last evening. The award is […]
‘Working Over By’ Exhibition wins LAMA Award
A MAJOR exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 has won the inaugural Ceangal Local Heritage Award at the Local Authority Members’ Association (LAMA) All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The awards took place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Saturday, February 28. The project is a collaborative initiative by […]
Lack of gardaí is ‘frightening’ – LCSP meeting hears
By Chris Ashmore YOU can drive from Donegal to Galway without seeing a Garda car, it was claimed at a meeting of the Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership in Lifford yesterday during a discussion on garda resources and the need for additional gardaí to be allocated to the county. Making the comment regarding a drive […]
Official launch of Seachtain na Gaeilge in Donegal
THIS year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge was launched in Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, Donegal Town, this afternoon. The festival, which promotes the use of the Irish language in Ireland and abroad, is the greatest celebration of our language and culture. It offers people the opportunity to enjoy Irish language events that cater for all language abilities – […]
Knock-on effects of rural pub raids questioned
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Paul Canning, has queried the knock-on effects when public houses are raided by gardaí in rural areas – and the difficulty people can have getting home. He recalled that recently gardaí carried out a number of raids in the Newtowncunningham area (including St Johnston and […]
‘We’ve a chance to make people’s lives safer’
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THE chairperson of the newly established Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) says outside agencies, community groups and local organisations all have a part to play in helping to make people’s lives safer across Donegal. The Donegal LSCSP – which has replaced the old Joint Policing Committee – will hold its first proper meeting at […]
New homes – coming to a location near you soon
By Chris Ashmore MORE than 450 new social homes are currently under construction at a variety of locations around the county as Donegal County Council continues to drive a major building programme in a bid to reduce the number of people on housing waiting lists. In recent weeks, foundation works have commenced on 60 housing […]
Former Gaoth Dobhair councillor passes away
Former Donegal County Councillor Pádraig Ó Dochartaigh has passed away. Mr Ó Dochartaigh was the Principal of Glassan National School, Creeslough and Vice Principal of St Mary’s National School, Derrybeg. He was also a member of Údarás na Gaeltachta. The Gaoth Dobhair native represented the Glenties Electoral Area from 1999, he held the seat for […]