by Chris Ashmore THE whole process for assisting council tenants who are affected by defective concrete blocks is “too slow” and the situation needs to be treated as an emergency, a local councillor stated this week. Cllr Tómas Seán Devine has called on Donegal County Council to “act faster” and to get a remediation programme up and […]
‘Raised tables’ could be introduced to help slow traffic in Churchill
SPEED reduction measures using ‘raised tables’ could soon be a feature around many towns and villages in Donegal. Cllr. Michael McBride has this week called for the installation of three ‘raised tables’ through the village of Churchill to slow traffic, similar to those in Newtowncunningham which have proven to be very successful. In response to […]
Fears for cancer flight patients
by Louise Doyle A CHARITY providing subsidised flights for more than 400 Donegal cancer patients to Dublin for treatment has voiced fears after the Aviation Authority confirmed plans to limit seat capacity at the capital’s airport. Donegal Cancer Flights and Services offers reduced price flights for those travelling for treatment and works in conjunction with the Irish Cancer Society, […]
Kate Heaney retires after an incredible 27-year journalistic career
By Diarmaid Doherty and Louise Doyle WHEN Kate Heaney joined the first ever journalism class at North West College in Derry, little did she think that she was taking her first steps into a career where she would excel for the best part of 30 years. The course afforded the Fahan woman the chance to […]
Letterkenny’s Literary Festival: It’s bigger and better than ever
IT’S all systems go for Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s annual Literary Festival which runs from Thursday, October 17 until Sunday, October 20. One of the event organisers, Donnan Harvey, said the event promises to be bigger and better than ever’. He said the festival has grown year-on-year, and if it keeps moving in the right direction it […]
Ardara National School extension approved to tender stage
SCOIL Náisiúnta an Bhreacaigh in Ardara has been given permission to proceed to the tender stage with its plans for an extension. The school received the green light to build a special class for children with special education needs, a soft/hard play area, a sensory garden and six parking spaces under the Department of Education’s […]
Something different at An Grianán tonight
LETTERKENNY Music and Drama Group will present something new to the An Grianán Theatre stage tonight. They’ll perform three short one-act plays on Saturday, October 12 at 8pm, giving the audience three very different plays for the price of one. These one-act plays have three different casts, with three different directors, making for a night […]
Dangerous buildings: ‘No’ to covered pedestrian walkway
THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called for a new wooden hoarding with a roofed pedestrian passage to be constructed to replace the existing safety fencing in front of the three dangerous derelict buildings on Letterkenny’s Upper Main Street beside the Market Square. However, such a development is not set to proceed, at […]
Businesses in Donegal encouraged to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant of up to €10,000
THE Donegal Local Enterprise Office is urging eligible businesses throughout the county to take advantage of the recently expanded Energy Efficiency Grant, aimed at helping local enterprises reduce their energy consumption and lower operating costs. This grant, with funding of up to €10,000, provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to enhance their energy efficiency, contributing […]
Funeral details announced for Kyle McDermott
The funeral details of Kyle McDermott have been announced. Mr McDermott (24), originally from Burt, died following an altercation on the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry, near Strabane, at 11.30pm last Sunday. He will be laid to rest on Sunday in Burt cemetery following funeral mass in St Aengus’ Church, Burt at 2pm. Meanwhile, 24-year-old […]