by Louise Doyle OPENING up the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches from Cork to Donegal, into Northern Ireland could tap into a new all-Ireland tourism, Fáilte Ireland has said. The view of the national tourism development authority comes after Stormont’s Economy Minister Conor Murphy said it is possible that the Wild Atlantic Way could be extended to Northern Ireland. […]
Msgr Kevin Gillespie issues apology to abuse victim
“The crimes committed by Eamonn Crossan have caused terrible damage to the lives of his victims and they bring shame upon our diocese.”
People with disabilities facing a ‘deeper, silent housing crisis’
IN an opinion piece, Owen McFadden, Service Co-ordinator with Donegal Irish Wheelchair Association, says the government and local authorities need to face some ‘home truths’ about accessible housing for those with disabilities. He said people with disabilities are facing a “deeper, silent housing crisis”. He reflects: Housing shortages in Ireland have been well documented and […]
Static speed camera to be erected on Donegal road
An Garda Síochána has today announced that a static speed safety camera will be erected on the N14, the national primary road connecting Manorcunningham to Lifford. This speed camera is one of nine throughout Ireland which are aimed to be fully operational by the end of 2024. The other cameras will be located on the […]
Donegal in the top five counties for remote working
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL has claimed the fifth spot for remote working, according to a new survey. Over the last four years, the number of people working from home in Ireland has increased from 19.89 per cent to 36.2 per cent, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Advertisement With that in mind, Virgin Media commissioned research to […]
Fourteen complaints about Donegal bus services in three month period
By Darragh Bermingham MORE than 30 complaints were made about bus services in Donegal during a recent 15 month period, including 14 in the first three months of this year. Information obtained from the National Transport Authority (NTA) revealed that 20 complaints were made about bus services in Donegal in 2023. Advertisement A further 14 […]
HSE issues advice ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Additional GP out-of-hours services will operate across the region over the bank holiday.
Letterkenny AC purchase Breffni Villa to develop new clubhouse
LETTERKENNY Athletics Club has bought the landmark house, Breffni Villa, at Sallaghagrane for the purpose of developing its own clubhouse. The club, which had been resident at Pearse Road from 1980 to 2008, confirmed the purchase in a message to its members on Tuesday. Speaking about the move, Letterkenny AC Chairman, Raymond Birch, said after […]
Julie urges local people to consider the gift of life
BY JEROME HUGHES ORGANISERS of Donegal’s Organ Donor Awareness Week campaign have hailed their efforts a huge success but are appealing for the donation message to resonate 365 days a year and not just 7. Last year, Julie Egan, who lives in Donegal Town, underwent a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant. Advertisement A diabetic since the age […]
Graveyard vandalism suspect identified
by Louise Doyle A SUSPECT in one of two investigations of criminal damage at two historical graveyards in Donegal just days apart has been identified. Vandals damaged a number of headstones as well as a sign at Raymochy Abbey graveyard in Manorcunningham sometime between Friday, April 19 at 6pm and noon the following day. Advertisement The sign had been […]