GENERATIONS came together in an uplifting celebratory event to mark 50 years of a Letterkenny school. Ballyraine National School celebrated its 50th anniversary last night by welcoming past and present pupils, staff, families and friends from the wider Ballyraine community to the school. Guest speakers included Reverend Tommy Bruce, chairperson, former principal Mrs Anne McKinley, Reverend […]
Celebrating 100 year anniversary of Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste
A HOST of special events are planned in Rann na Feirste this weekend where the local Irish college, Coláiste Bhríde, will hold its centenary celebrations. The college, which was founded in 1926, is one of the oldest, biggest and most prestigious summer Gaeltacht colleges in the country. Indeed, the celebrations started three weeks ago when […]
‘Huge knock-on effects’ from council strikes in Donegal
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STRIKE action is having “huge knock-on effects” on road and maintenance works in Donegal, it is claimed. That is according to Independent councillor Michael McClafferty, who has expressed concerns at the effects of the work-to-rule strikes in the Glenties Municipal District (MD). He told the Donegal News that a stall in road tarring, drainage and […]
New CCTV cameras for Letterkenny and the Twin Towns
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NEW CCTV cameras have been approved for Letterkenny and the Twin Towns. The scheme will see six new cameras installed in Letterkenny and six cameras introduced for Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The proposed extension to the Letterkenny scheme will provide six additional cameras at locations including the Hospital roundabout, Polestar roundabout, Lower Main Street and Paddy […]
Homes and businesses without water in Letterkenny as crews repair major burst
Some homeowners and businesses in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny are without water this morning after a major burst on a water main. Uise Éireann say specialised repair crews are on site working to repair the burst and restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in the town and surrounding areas as quickly as […]
Justice Reborn 2 group confronts 361 people
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A JUSTICE hunter group that live streamed a confrontation with a disgraced priest has claimed it has “caught” hundreds of alleged predators. Edward Gallagher (59) pleaded guilty to 109 sex offences at Derry Crown Court last week on Monday, October 5, is now in prison to await sentencing, and the Vatican is being asked to […]
Community ‘needs answers’ about proposed battery energy storage unit
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MEMBERS of the community in Drumkeen say they need answers regarding an energy storage unit proposed for the small village. Residents attended a public meeting in Drumkeen parish hall where some claimed they have not been given enough information about the unit which is to be connected to the nearby 110kv electricity substation. The project […]
Ballyraine NS to celebrate half a century
A Letterkenny school is marking 50 years with a special celebration this evening (Thursday). Ballyraine National School will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 7pm, welcoming past and present pupils, staff, families and friends from the wider Ballyraine community to the school. Guest speakers will share the history of the school and the story of how […]
Major housing project queried amid homelessness fears
A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny has been queried amid local homelessness fears. Some 172 social homes have been promised for Ballymacool, with hopes that at least 100 would be completed by 2027. However, the pace of the development has been questioned with claims that sheep are still grazing on the site. Advertisement 100% Redress […]
Gardaí assessing bomb threats to Donegal schools
BOMB threats were made to several Donegal schools yesterday. Gardaí have confirmed that they are assessing the situation after a number of threatening emails were sent to schools. Most schools have reopened today after strikes yesterday. Advertisement However, some schools in the county remain closed due to the threats. A Garda press spokesperson said: “An […]