A PLAN to help deliver childcare at a cost of €10 a day per child has been described as “hollow” unless full support is given to stem the exodus of childcare providers from the sector. Sinn Féin say 6,500 children in Donegal in childcare and minded by childminders will avail of childcare for €10 a day under […]
‘Smiley Eileey’ scoops Irish Dentistry’s ‘Rising Star’ award
by Kate Heaney A PASSION for dental health from an early age saw Letterkenny based dentist Dr Eileen McGlinchey, better known as Smiley Eileey, receive the Irish Dentistry’s Rising Star Award 2024. The 34-year-old Ardara native was shocked to hear her name called out at the special ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Saturday night […]
Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night
by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]
Tributes paid to well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine. Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well […]
Missed driving tests cost Donegal drivers thousands in fees
Over 100 drivers in Donegal failed to attend their scheduled driving tests between January and July this year, according to new figures from the Road Safety Authority. The 102 motorists who missed their appointments collectively lost out on €8,670 in fees according to the Irish Independent. Nationwide, 6,441 drivers failed to show up for their […]
Sunny days ahead but no heatwave for Donegal says Met Éireann
A Met Éireann spokesperson has confirmed that Donegal, along with the rest of Ireland, will not be experiencing a heatwave in the coming days. While some may have been hoping for scorching temperatures, the weather forecast paints a more moderate picture. “In Met Éireann, a heatwave is defined as 5 consecutive days of 25 degrees […]
Donegal Council highlights demand for Affordable Purchase Scheme but income levels raise viability concerns
A special plenary meeting of Donegal County Council took place in the County House, Lifford today, where members discussed the pressing issue of affordable housing in the county. The key point raised during the meeting was the significant demand for a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, which has yet to be introduced in Donegal. Liam […]
Speer’s Drapers the setting for special talk as part of Culture Night
Award-winning architect Orla Murphy will be in Letterkenny this Friday night where she will present a special talk on Ernest Speer’s Shop on the town’s Main Street as part of an historic shop fronts presentation. The event is being organised as part of Culture Night and will be hosted by the County Donegal Heritage Office, […]
First easy-read menu launched in Letterkenny
By Dionne Meehan THE No Barriers Foundation has launched Donegal’s first easy read menu at Bloem Café in the Letterkenny Retail Park. This easy read menu was created in collaboration with the DS Champions graduates and with people who have lived experience with neurodiversity. Advertisement Pictures of each item are included on the menu making it […]
McAuliffe family thank customers as shop to close
MCAULIFFE’S Craft Shop will permanently close its doors next month due to the sale of the building, marking the end of an era in the family’s business life in Dunfanaghy. The shop has been at the heart of life in the town, serving the needs of the local people and visitors to the area for over […]