Councillors from the 100% Redress Party have jointly called for urgent action following the publication of the MABS research report Between a Rock and a Hard Place, which examines the lived experience of families affected by defective concrete blocks who are also in mortgage arrears. The councillors said the research is a crucial piece of […]
DONEGAL County Council is advising of traffic management plans and road works in different locations around the county in the coming days. The council say traffic management for essential maintenance works will be in operation along the N14 along the main Letterkenny to Lifford road between the Drumoghill junction and the junction for Slievebuck. These […]
LETTERKENNY man Joe McDaid has been remembered for his cool, calm and collected nature at his requiem Mass on Saturday. Mr McDaid, of 33 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, February 3. Requiem Mass took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee on Saturday. Advertisement Mr McDaid […]
The HSE has warned that the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. All available beds in the hospital are in use. As of this morning there were 21 patients on trolleys in the […]
By Annie Flynn THE new owner of part of the ancient Devenish Island has said he is open to ideas about how the island could be used in the future. Businessman and senior member of the Orange Order David Mahon has purchased part of the island on Lower Lough Erne. The purchase also includes two off-site […]
Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has said that communities across the county must now see urgent action on flood and coastal erosion prevention following a productive visit by Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran, who has responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW). Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said: “Years of underinvestment and delays […]
INLAND Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff in Donegal. Starting salaries of €32,299, per annum pro rata, are on offer, and Seasonal Fisheries Officers can also earn up to €3,910 extra via an unsocial hours allowance. IFI’s Seasonal Fisheries Officers are to be deployed across 16 counties from April […]
A Donegal man, charged with the murder of Ardara businessman Stephen McCahill, has again been remanded in custody. Michael Maloney (32) of Loughros Point, Ardara appeared before Letterkenny District Court this morning via video link from Castlerea Prison. He is charged with murdering Stephen McCahill at Beagh, Ardara, on Monday, January 5. Advertisement The charge […]
UISCE Éireann is beginning important upgrade works in Stranorlar this week that will help reduce bursts, improve water quality, and deliver a more reliable supply for local homes and businesses. Uisce Éireann crews are replacing more than 700 metres of ageing water mains along the N15 from McClays Corner to the Admiran Park junction in Stranorlar. Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Patricia Lowry, explained […]
