by Louise Doyle A CANDIDATE running for the 100% Redress Party in the forthcoming local elections has spoken of his shock at the scale of dereliction he has encountered in Letterkenny while canvassing. Tomás Sean Devine, pictured right, is contesting a seat in the local government elections in June in the Letterkenny Electoral Area. Advertisement The self-employed father-of-five told the Donegal News […]
Dungloe woman celebrates 100th birthday
By Thomas Maher Rose McBeth celebrated a very special 100th birthday last week surrounded by her six children, 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Rose, who is originally from Dungloe, lives in Strabane. Advertisement She moved to the town in the late 1960s first running a boarding house before buying Rosses Bar now known as Charlie’s […]
Four-lane road design faults raised again by councillors
THE design of the four-lane road into Letterkenny and its lack of room for emergency services came in for discussion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting – the last before the June 7 local elections. Cathaoirleach Kevin Bradley called on the council to engage with the council’s roads section with a view to introducing an emergency escape […]
National debate on Donegal’s local election issues
AN estimated 470,000 people tuned in to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland this morning to hear concerns and hopes from across Donegal in the context of the forthcoming local elections on June 7. Producers chose to begin their national coverage of the local elections in Donegal which would appear to somewhat dispel the ‘Forgotten County’ label. The […]
Letterkenny residents appeal ATU sports development
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY residents have appealed a decision to grant planning permission for a major sports complex to An Bord Pleanála over privacy and noise concerns. Applicant ATU Donegal lodged plans with Donegal County Council in June 2023 seeking planning permission for the provision of a regional sports complex comprising outdoor pitches, two grass/sand GAA competition pitch […]
Letterkenny school to receive $10,000 from the Irish American Partnership
A LETTERKENNY school is to receive $10,000 from the Irish American Partnership. The school community of Scoil Cholmcille were delighted to learn that they are to receive the money from the Boston based non-profit organisation. The organisation is dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their Irish heritage through direct philanthropic giving through their investment in schools, […]
Mass this evening for Donegal crash survivor
MASS will be offered this evening in St Connell’s Church, Glenties, for Naomh Conail player Cian Doherty who is being treated in Dublin’s Mater Hospital following a road accident on Wednesday. It’s understood that Cian sustained serious injuries while travelling to work. Well-wishers describe the young man as a talented GAA defender who previously represented […]
Creeslough development plan would ‘retraumatise’ many – expert warns
BY JEROME HUGHES AWARD-WINNING Donegal psychotherapist Liam Cannon has lodged an objection with Donegal County Council concerning a proposal to redevelop the October 2022 Creeslough tragedy site, claiming he feels compelled to do so. So far, there have been 15 separate planning objections lodged with Donegal County Council relating to plans to rebuild commercial premises […]
Self-Care Wellness Fair returns to Letterkenny for second year
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Claire Coughlan has organised a ‘Self-Care Wellness Fair’ to raise funds for her colleague Olivia Robb who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Set to take place in the Silver Tassie Hotel on Sunday, May 26 from 1pm to 4pm, Claire is hoping to raise some vital funds while […]
Vintners’ AGM and Gala Ball held in Ballybofey
THE Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) held their annual General Meeting (AGM) in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey on Tuesday followed by a Gala Ball. The President of the VFI John Clendennen, welcomed delegates to the county and addressed issues facing the pub trade which is going through a changing market. He spoke of items including insurance […]