COUNCILLORS from the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District have visited the recently completed social housing dwellings, constructed as a second phase of the existing Meadow Hill estate in Raphoe. These energy efficient homes were constructed by John O’Donnell Construction Ltd and consist of a three-bedroom specially adapted bungalow and ten two-bedroom, two storey dwellings. The estate road […]
Cloughaneely bands off to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
EXCITEMENT is building in Falcarragh as both the junior and senior Cloughaneely bands make their way to Wexford this weekend to take part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann –the pinnacle of Irish traditional music competitions. The junior band will be aiming to make history as they go for an incredible three-in-a-row title win, while the […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy drizzle
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle to start. Sunny spells and drier weather is expected as the day goes on with scattered showers, largely drying out later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in moderate to fresh winds, strong near the northwest coast. Advertisement This evening there will be clear spells with […]
North’s Infrastructure Department to appeal A5 High Court ruling
By Alan Rodgers THE North’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has confirmed that the decision to quash approval for the £1.2 billion A5 dual-carriageway has now been lodged by her Department ahead of deadline of tomorrow for the proceedings to take place. The A5 is a major primary route in the North of Ireland. It links the […]
Newtown family honours late son’s 30th birthday with fundraising cycle
By Dionne Meehan A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM family, who experienced an unimaginable loss almost seven years ago, is preparing to give back to the community that supported them through their darkest days. In November 2018, the Gallagher family’s world came crashing down when their beloved son and brother, Barry Gallagher, took his own life. Advertisement Barry, pictured […]
Level of outsourcing at LUH faces scrutiny
by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has questioned the level of outsourcing at Letterkenny University Hospital after figures reveal more than €1.5 million has been spent on private taxi hire since 2020. The figures, seen by this newspaper, were released to Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn on foot on a Parliamentary Question he submitted on behalf of […]
Gardaí issue warning to public over HHC drug
by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Donegal are warning people of changes to the law regarding a drug that had been sold in shops and online as vape pens, edibles and oils. Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is a semi synthetic cannabinoid. It is now categorised as a Schedule 1 controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. Advertisement […]
Mass to celebrate the Bicentenary anniversary of St Crone’s Church
A SPECIAL Mass takes place in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore, at 2pm this afternoon to mark its bicentenary anniversary. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Bishop Donal Roche, Fr Pat Ward, Fr John Attoh and former prSt Crone’s Church, Arranmoreiests, who have served through the years, will celebrate this special Mass. Afterwards at the gate there will be a rededication of […]
Weather: Cloudy day with patchy rain
A LITTLE cloudy this morning with patchy rain, drizzle and mist. Staying cloudy through the afternoon but the patchy rain will clear later with a few sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be a mix of cloud and some clear spells with some lingering patchy rain and […]
Budget constraints forced Children’s Ombudsman to halt refugee visits
BUDGET constraints forced the Donegal-born Ombudsman for Children to halt regular visits to hear concerns from asylum seekers in direct provision centres. Correspondence released under Freedom of Information laws, shows Dr Niall Muldoon, a Donegal Town native, said that his office “cannot continue to fulfil our statutory obligations within existing resourcing”, the Irish Times reported. […]