By Dionne Meehan RATHMULLAN Pier will re-open to the public tomorrow after a 10-month closure to facilitate significant refurbishment works. The €4.6 million refurbishment works, which were carried out by Mayo Construction Company, Cunningham Civil and Marine, began last April. Advertisement Confirming the news earlier this week, Donegal County Councillor Pauric McGarvey said he is delighted to […]
Creeslough families to challenge planning permission decision
FAMILIES affected by the Creeslough tragedy are preparing to contest Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the site of the explosion. The owners of the site, which has been cordoned off since the tragedy which claimed 10 lives on October 7, 2022 as investigations continue into the exact cause […]
Cancer advocate warns LUH must be upgraded
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL cancer advocate has warned Letterkenny University Hospital must be upgraded in the wake of a damning report, revealing that Ireland has the second-highest rate of new diagnoses in the European Union. LUH is currently a Model 3 hospital, but Betty Holmes insists it must be advanced to a Model 4 […]
Planning granted to redevelop site of Creeslough tragedy
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a new filling station and shop on the site of the Creeslough explosion where 10 people lost their lives in 2022. Donegal County Council made the decision yesterday despite dozens of objections from bereaved families criticising the plans. The application is for the demolition of the […]
Donegal Women’s Centre celebrates 35 years of service
DONEGAL Women’s Centre is celebrating 35 years of unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women in Donegal. Established by a dedicated group of volunteers, the centre was born out of a vision to create a safe, supportive space for women, a place for women, run by women. Over the past 35 years, it has […]
Concerns over lack of street lights around Letterkenny
FUNDING for new public lighting is generally not available for areas outside the town speed limits, councillors heard at the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle noted with disappointment that there was no funding available for public lighting at the crossroads at Wood Road and Carrygawley and also at the […]
Donegal landlords face €15,000 fine if not registered
THE Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Donegal County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies in the county. CSO figures suggest that 9.2 per cent of tenancies in Donegal that should be registered with the RTB have not been, and the county is one of seven which are […]
Donegal events to celebrate the power of reading
LIBRARIES throughout Donegal are taking part in Ireland Reads, a campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Saturday, February 22. Irish libraries have teamed up with publishers, booksellers, authors, and others for the campaign, which is part of the government’s Healthy Ireland […]
Stalls now on offer for Easter fair in Letterkenny
An Easter Craft Fair will be held at Letterkenny Community Centre in April. The fair, which will feature a wide range of goods, will take place from noon to 4pm on Sunday, April 6. Admission will be €2 for adults while it will be free for children. Advertisement All proceeds from the fair will go […]
Garda recruitment events being held in Donegal today
Garda recruitment events are being held in Donegal today. They are being organised to give people an opportunity to find how what is involved in a career with the gardai. There will be an information event at the Central Library in Letterkenny today between 3pm and 5pm. Advertisement Another information event will be held at […]