A STUNNING Victorian property in Burtonport hit the market this week for almost €800,000. Campbells Auctioneers listed the house for €799,950. Located in the ever popular seaside village of Burtonport, this unique landmark is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Advertisement Boasting a large manicured plot extending to approximately 1.4 acres, this property […]
Hundreds set to take part in Relay for Life
by Paddy Walsh HUNDREDS are expected to take part in this year’s Donegal Relay for Life which runs over twenty-fours from Saturday afternoon helping to raise funds and awareness in the battle against cancer. Singer Daniel O’Donnell will spearhead the entertainment element of an event that is both inspirational and emotional and literally spells out […]
Uisce Éireann reminds motorists of Buncrana road closure to facilitate essential works
Uisce Éireann wishes to advise motorists of a road closure in Buncrana over the weekend to ensure the safe delivery of essential works. In order to facilitate works on the Buncrana Sewer Scheme, the R238 Cockhill Road will be closed on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 2024. Locals can be assured that local […]
Emergency services at scene of traffic collision outside Letterkenny
Gardaí and the emergency services have been attending the scene of a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The incident happened in the Tullygay area close to Kernans Filling Station on the main Letterkenny to Glenties road at around 1.30pm today. Motorists approaching the area should expect delays. Gardaí have closed the road […]
Minister offers hope for Bonagee Sewerage Scheme
by Kate Heaney PROGRESS on the long-awaited Bonagee Group Sewerage Scheme has taken a step closer this week. The development comes after Councillor Donal Coyle was given an update from Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien,TD. Advertisement Senator Niall Blaney contacted the Minister at Cllr Coyle’s request to inquire how the group scheme for […]
Deputy McHugh calls for increased Redress cap
by Kate Heaney DONEGAL Deputy Joe McHugh made an impassioned plea to the Minister for Housing in the Dáil on Tuesday night, appealing for the government to increase the cap on the defective block homes scheme by ten percent. He cited the humanitarian cost, the trauma and the anguish families have endured for the past […]
Over €440,000 raised for charity – Maggies Fundraising Committees honoured by council
A community fundraising group who have raised in the region of €440,000 for a host of local charities were honoured at a special reception at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District this week. ‘Maggies Fundraising Committees’ – a group of people who have organised charity events from Maggie’s Tavern in St. Johnston, have helped raise much needed […]
New system for identifying uninsured vehicles launched by Gardaí
A NEW system which allows members of An Garda Síochána to quickly and easily identify uninsured vehicles has been formally launched this morning. More than 13,000 Gardaí working nationwide can now check a vehicle insurance status while on the roadside by checking its registration on the Garda Mobility App. Following its introduction, the new system […]
Recruitment ongoing in Children’s Disability services – meeting hears
Donegal councillor Gerry McMonagle says he hopes the HSE will continue to seek to recruit people to work in children’s disability services in this region. He was told at Tuesday meeting of the Regional Health Forum that there is the equivalent of 27.5 full time posts vacant across Donegal in Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). Cllr McMonagle […]
Donegal Choir invited to sing in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL choir will travel to Rome at the end of the month to perform in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cór Ailigh, made up of 20 members, will begin their travels on May 31 ahead of their upcoming tour of Rome. Advertisement Performing entirely as gaeilge, the choir will join Monsignor Eamonn Mc Laughlin at […]