by Louise Doyle FRESH calls are being made for the council to identify funding so that the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park can be named after a legendary Donegal musician. Ted Ponsonby, from Oldtown in Letterkenny, was a founding member of The Rascals during the 1970s. He was widely known throughout the country for […]
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, […]
First awardee under Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is announced
DONEGAL County Council has announced that its first awardee under the pilot Rope Thatch Mentorship Scheme is David McFerren. He will work alongside master rope thatcher Brian Lafferty. David is originally from County Down and has strong family connections in the Inishowen area of Donegal. Advertisement The Rope Thatch Mentoring Scheme was initiated by the […]
Our children should never be canon fodder for rich men’s wars
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In a Letter to the Editor this week, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig writes how children should never be canon fodder for rich men’s wars ‘Death by a thousand cuts’ is a well known phrase that is used to describe the slow killing of anythingv – neutrality, sovereignty, a law, human rights, even humans; […]
‘Insidious narrative must be challenged’ – Councillor Meehan
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by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor and human rights campaigner has said hundreds of negative online comments sparked from a photograph showing a garda car festooned in Pride colours further underpins the importance of the event to challenge discrimination. Large crowds of people supported Letterkenny Pride at the weekend. The three-day event is Donegal’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride festival, […]
Colourful display in support of Letterkenny Pride event
IN a vibrant show of solidarity and celebration, the Polestar Roundabout at the Port Bridge Roundabout in Letterkenny continues to be illuminated in blue and pink until tonight. The Letterkenny Public Service Centre also raised the Progress Pride Flag, celebrating diversity, inclusion and our ongoing commitment to equality for all. A new lighting system that […]
Major public artworks unveiled in Bundoran
New public artworks have been installed to welcome people to Bundoran. The marine and surf-themed artworks are at the three approach roundabouts to the town. They are part of public realm enhancements in the area. Advertisement In 2020, Fáilte Ireland launched its Destination Towns Capital Investment Scheme with the aim of supporting local authorities nationwide […]
Carrigans to Lifford greenway public consultation launched
Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the third non-statutory public consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor for the Carrigans to Lifford Greenway Project. The Emerging Preferred Route Corridor aims to provide an attractive […]