THE Taoiseach has led the tributes to Paddy Clancy, the journalist and broadcaster whose death has been met with deep sadness by family, friends and former colleagues. A native of Sligo, Paddy, who was 82, lived in Ballyshannon and had long made Donegal his home. A former journalist with the Sligo Champion and also the […]
Delays in emptying bottle banks spark concern
By Dionne Meehan CONCERNS have been raised over delays in emptying bottle banks in East Donegal following a ‘particularly difficult’ festive period. Over the Christmas season, some bottle banks were so full that members of the public left empty bottles, cardboard and plastic at bottle bank sites. Advertisement Cllr Patrick McGowan highlighted the issue at […]
Landmark project aims to foster more inclusive society
A NEW programme aimed at creating a more inclusive society within communities on both sides of the border experiencing rapid demographic change has been launched. The Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Through an innovative series of workshops, training sessions, community activities and […]
Heartbreak and sadness at funeral of Gaoth Dobhair woman who died in New York
The funeral of Caroline McGinley aged 47 who died suddenly in Woodside, New York on the 7 January took place on Saturday last, January 17. Though she passed away thousands of miles from home she was brought back to her beloved Gaoth Dobhair for burial in Magheragallon cemetery by the sea. A daughter of Packie […]
Council investigating ongoing fault with lights at Dry Arch Roundabout
A fault has disrupted the public lighting network at the Dry Arch Roundabout, with a number of lights on the Lifford-bound side currently out of service. Council crews are currently on site and investigating the issue. However, due to the complexity of underground services in the area, identifying and rectifying the fault is taking longer […]
Photo special: Young talent steals the show in Aladdin at Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair
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Aladdin lit up the stage at Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair last night, with two more fantastic nights scheduled for the weekend. The production was brought to life by talented young local actors, with Ciarán Ó Gallchóir at the helm as director. Ciarán also co-wrote the show alongside Fionnuala Nic Aoidh Bhuí, while Caoimhe Ní Ghallachóir directed […]
Ramelton artist to host landmark exhibition and poetry anthology in Kerry
A RAMELTON-based artist will host a landmark exhibition and poetry anthology in Co Kerry in early February, confronting Ireland’s institutional legacy. ‘The Architecture of Containment’ confronts one of the most urgent and unresolved legacies of the Irish State: the physical, social, and psychological architectures through which lives were controlled, silenced, and contained. Hosted and funded […]
Top of the class: James Cassidy honoured at DCU Scholars Awards
Dublin City University has recognised undergraduate students for their academic achievement in last year’s Leaving Certificate at the DCU Scholars Awards which were held in The U Student Centre, Glasnevin Campus on Thursday. The students were recognised for achieving more than 600 points in the Leaving Certificate exams. Among the students to be honoured was […]
Ministers urged to visit parts of Donegal without basic water services
DONEGAL TD Pearse Doherty has called on government ministers to visit Donegal and see first-hand the impact that a lack of access to public water is having on local communities. Deputy Doherty was criticising the lack of investment and accountability from government on the issue. Speaking to Minister James Browne and Minister Cummins in the Dáil yesterday, […]
Overnight water restrictions to remain in place for Lough Mourne supply
UISCE Éireann is advising customers on the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply that overnight water restrictions will remain in place while work continues to stabilise supplies and replenish local reservoirs. The restrictions – which came into force at the end of last week – are operating nightly from 10pm to 8am the following morning, in […]