BY JEROME HUGHES FORTY per-cent of childcare facilities across County Donegal may have to cease operating due dangerous buildings, creating an unprecedented crisis, those working in the vital sector are claiming. Childcare managers are planning to highlight their concerns through protests as people cast their votes in the local and European elections on Friday of […]
€900,000 allocated for three Donegal outdoor projects
THREE Donegal outdoor projects are set to receive €900,000 in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Muckish Railway Walk has been allocated €500,000 to upgrade and complete a 1.5 km and final section to greenway standard, McManus Estate in Rossylongan, Donegal Town is getting €200,000 to improve and enhance the recreational amenity and associated […]
‘A child will die in Donegal if action isn’t taken soon’
BY JEROME HUGHES RAISING concern surrounding child safety on roads outside Donegal’s schools is nothing new but one local election candidate is making it his main campaign issue. Patrick Brogan is based in Moutcharles but he points out that the danger posed to children by speeding motorists is a problem right across the county. Advertisement “When […]
Patience wearing thin as walkway remains closed
By Dionne Meehan PATIENCE is wearing thin for residents in Stranorlar after the re-opening of a walkway into Drumboe Woods was put on hold once again. The walkway, which is adjacent to Finn Valley College, closed in 2010 as a result of works being completed on the newly built school. Advertisement Causing much frustration among […]
Did you lose your suitcase on Letterkenny Main Street last night?
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny took to social media this morning in a bid to find the owner of a suitcase found on Letterkenny, Main Street last night. After failed attempts of trying to locate the owner, gardaí said they have now been left to deal with the “emotional baggage”. “Please contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100 […]
Danger at Donegal schools warning from election hopeful
RAISING concern surrounding child safety on roads outside Donegal’s schools is nothing new but one local election candidate is making it his main campaign issue. Patrick Brogan is based in Mountcharles but he points out that the danger posed to children by speeding motorists is a problem right across the county. “When parents are dropping […]
Baby goat rescued from Donegal tower
A BABY goat, who spent four nights trapped on top of a tower in Greencastle, has been rescued. After a number of rescue attempts by locals, the baby goat was rescued earlier today by members of the ISPCA and Donegal Mountain Rescue. The goat is now receiving veterinary treatment for a suspected fractured back leg.
Raphoe business premises targeted by vandals
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating an alleged incident of burglary at a business premises in Raphoe over the weekend. Damage was caused by vandals who entered Frankie’s of Raphoe on Saturday, ransacking the premises which is currently lying vacant. It’s understood quite a bit of damage was caused and graffiti sprayed on walls inside. […]
Bracing for the ballot – election campaign enters final few days
BY JEROME HUGHES Candidates are entering the final few days of canvassing as the county prepares to go to the polls this coming Friday. THE local electorate faces a crucial decision amidst a diverse pool of 91 candidates seeking just 37 available seats on Donegal County Council. Advertisement The upcoming local elections in Donegal promise […]
Father tells of ‘rewarding’ experience as foster carer
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL father who along with his wife, fostered a young boy with additional needs nine years ago, has spoken of his pride in him as they prepare to take on a major running challenge at Bluestack mountains. Frank and Jacqueline have been foster carers with Five Rivers Fostering, Ireland’s first independent private Fostering Agency, for […]