THE CEO of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has warned poor water infrastructure could derail ambitious growth plans for the area. Toni Forrester made her comments when she addressed a recent Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, discussing cross-border trade and business. Representatives from Chambers’ of Commerce took part in the […]
Gardaí seize untaxed, uninsured, untested car
Gardaí have seized a car without road tax, insurance or NCT in the Gweedore area this afternoon. The Milford Roads Policing Unit were on patrol in the Gweedore area when they encountered the vehicle. Fixed penalty notices will be issued to the driver and the case will be brought before court. Advertisement The Gardaí are […]
Death occurs of Tony McDermott, owner of Mill Park Hotel
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THE Mill Park Hotel in Donegal Town has announced the passing of its owner, Tony McDermott. A native of Letterkenny, Mr McDermott was a very successful and highly respected hotelier who also owned the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. Many in his home town of Letterkenny will remember him as a popular member of […]
‘A cancer in our society’: Donegal domestic abuse figures revealed
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THE Chairman of the Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) has described domestic abuse figures in Donegal as a “cancer in our society”. Councillor Gerry McMonagle has said he will make urgent contact with Donegal Domestic Violence Service (DDVS) in the wake of stark figures obtained by this newspaper from An Garda Siochána. The figures reveal 1,400 domestic abuse related calls were […]
€367,000 secured for Donegal Airport under Regional Airports Programme
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A total of €367,000 in capital funding has been announced for Donegal Airport under the government’s newly launched Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030. This comes as the updated Donegal-Dublin flight schedule comes into effect from tomorrow Friday, May 1, further strengthening connectivity for the region. The funding announcement, made by the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has been welcomed by […]
Phased withdrawal to state accommodation for Ukrainians in Donegal
THE government is currently considering proposals to phase out state-funded accommodation that has been provided to people from Ukraine. There are currently 25 contracted hotels and other accommodations in Donegal. As of April 21, there were 481 Ukrainians who have fled the war residing in short term accommodation provided by the Local Authority in the […]
Community shrouded in grief as funeral takes place of Josh Morrow
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By Naomi Hamilton O’Donnell TEENAGER Josh Morrow has been remembered as a kind, talented person who brought out the best in everyone around him. Josh (16) of Stranabrattoge, Cloghan, was tragically killed after the motorbike he was riding collided with a car on the R252 at Cloghan on Saturday. Advertisement His funeral service took place […]
‘Unmasking Influence’ film to be screened in Letterkenny
‘SAFER Letterkenny is to bring the documentary film ‘Unmasking Influence’ to a screening locally. The film is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary exploring how corporate power shapes policy and public health across the globe. The screening will take place in Letterkenny Library on Thursday, May 14 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm Advertisement Unmasking Influence takes viewers […]
Timeline of remedial works at Buncrana Nursing Unit revealed
The HSE recently held a meeting with local public representatives and community groups regarding the Community Nursing Unit in Buncrana. Providing an update afterwards, a HSE spokesperson said the unit is a “crucial facility” which enables for the delivery of residential services for the people of Inishowen. “During the meeting we outlined our commitment to completing […]
Appeal launched after window smashed in Letterkenny home
GARDAÍ are seeking witnesses to an incident of criminal damage in the area of Mullagh Ban of Letterkenny. On Thursday, April 23, a resident in that area heard a loud bang only to then discover that their living room window had been smashed. The incident occurred at approximately 4pm. Advertisement “If anyone witnessed the incident […]