ON Saturday night, an exhibition by former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty was officially opened at the Regional Cultural Centre. ‘Declan Doherty’s Donegal’ is a landmark retrospective exhibition celebrating more than 40 years of photography by the acclaimed local press photographer. The exhibition features over 400 photographs, presented both digitally and in print, which capture […]
Garda Sergeant Sharon Doherty bids farewell to Letterkenny
Sergeant Sharon Doherty from the Community Policing Unit in Letterkenny has bid farewell to her colleagues, as she retired today after 33 years’ service. Sharon served in Dublin for 28 years and five years in Donegal Division. A garda spokesperson said: “We wish her all the very best in the future and we hope that […]
A morning well spent at Conwal and Gartan men’s breakfast
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A Men’s breakfast event was held in Conwal Parish Hall on Saturday. Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby International and Vice Principal of Royal School Armagh, Kenny Hooks, spoke at the breakfast morning. Here are some photographs captured by Clive Wasson from the special event.
‘Our Martin’ book launch in Mount Errigal Hotel
On Friday, February 6 at 7pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel the Martin McGuinness Book, ‘Our Martin’, will be launched by the author Jim McVeigh. This event is open to all who are interested in the legacy of Martin McGuinness. The author will also be signing the book on Saturday, February 7 in Bookmark in the […]
Fewer Garda checkpoints in Donegal as drug driving soars – Ní Mhurchú
THERE has been a 10.3 per cent fall in drink and drug driving checkpoints in Donegal, while the number of drug driving cases before the district courts has soared. That’s according to latest analysis provided by EU Transport Committee MEP, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú. The analysis shows that there were 463 Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoints (MIT) in Q3 2024, dropping […]
Decade long delays in Donegal’s flood relief schemes
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A DONEGAL County Councillor has raised concerns over the ongoing delays in flood relief schemes across the county. As the southeast of the country continues to struggle with flooding, worsened by persistent heavy rainfall in recent days, Cllr Noel Jordan has highlighted that several areas severely affected by flooding in Donegal are still awaiting construction […]
Subsidence and wet rot found in Donegal courthouse
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By Ken Foxe AN historic 19th-century courthouse was shut after inspectors found signs of subsidence, “wet rot” in the judge’s chambers, and a ceiling that had already partially collapsed. Records on the closure detail the exceptionally poor condition of the building, with the Office of Public Works concluding it was completely unsafe for use. Advertisement […]
Plans lodged for residential care home accommodation in Letterkenny
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Plans have been lodged for a community home in Letterkenny for the provision of residential accommodation and care. Applicant Graded Homes Limited have submitted proposals to Donegal County Council for the change of use from a residential dwelling to community dwelling home, providing 11 bedrooms, at Oatlands, Ramelton Road. The proposed development comprises the construction of a two-storey […]
Heritage concerns prompt appeal over Raphoe development
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AN appeal has been lodged against planning permission for a new development in Raphoe, with concerns raised over heritage, landscape protection and potential impacts on the Beltany Stone Circle. Planning permission for the development at Tops Farm was given the green light by Donegal County Council. The application, submitted by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the […]