By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Ard Crana and formerly of 35 Castle Avenue, Buncrana, will take place tomorrow in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill. Mr McMenamin died after his car entered the water at Buncrana Pier on Sunday, May 19. Advertisement His passing has been met with deep sadness locally. Speaking to […]
Letterkenny Cricket Club submit petition to council for new pitch
LETTERKENNY Cricket Club has submitted a petition, containing 600 signatures, to Donegal County Council in the hope of being granted a dedicated cricket ground. Calling on Donegal County Council, local elected representatives, TDs and Minister for Sport Catherine Martin, the club is asking that the establishment of a dedicated cricket ground in Letterkenny is prioritised. Since […]
Yellow thunderstorm warning for Donegal
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Donegal. The warning will remain in place until 9pm tonight. In a statement issued today, Mét Éireann warned of heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Possible impacts of these weather conditions include spot flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.
‘Great to get it over the line’ – Cllrs adopt Donegal Development Plan
BY JEROME HUGHES RURAL decline was very much on the minds of councillors as they moved towards adopting the Draft County Donegal Development Plan in Lifford on Thursday. The plan guides future decisions around housing, regeneration, economic development, transport, natural heritage, and much more. Advertisement It also contains Area Plans for Buncrana, Ballybofey/ Stranorlar, and Bundoran. […]
Clonmany hit and run victim named
By Dionne Meehan A MAN who died following an alleged hit-and-run in Clonmany on Sunday, May 12, has been named as James Devine from Drummucklagh, Raphoe. According to gardaí, at about 12.15am, Mr Devine was struck by a vehicle which then left the scene. Advertisement He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital before being transferred […]
No answer for when defective concrete social houses will be fixed
by Kate Heaney URGENT calls have been made to Donegal County Council to press the Housing Department to fix social houses affected by defective concrete blocks. Councillor Pauric McGarvey raised the issue of families living in social and Specific Instance (SI) houses affected by defective concrete at the latest meeting of Letterkenny/Milford MD. Advertisement “I’ve […]
Almost €700,000 paid out in vacant homes grants in Donegal
By Darragh Bermingham ALMOST €700,000 has been paid out in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants in Donegal to date, this newspaper can reveal. The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant provides funding to allow people to refurbish vacant and derelict homes. Advertisement It can also be used to renovate vacant and derelict properties that have not been used […]
Orange and Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain
THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to take extra care when using the roads as Met Éireann has issued an Orange and Yellow weather warnings for Thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and potentially large hail. The Orange Thunderstorm warning is for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo from today, Monday, May 20 from […]
Emergency works underway on Cullion Road
EMERGENCY works are taking place on the Cullion Road in Letterkenny this week. Donegal County Council alerted motorists this morning to warn that the road will be “blocked” from “time to time” from today until Friday. A traffic light system will be operation at all other times.