By Paul McElwee NEW research into average tax rebates in Ireland has revealed that Donegal ranks sixth highest throughout the country in terms of citizens getting money back. The research, undertaken by Irish Tax Rebates, shows that Donegal residents received an average rate of €539.50 per person in 2023. Advertisement The top five sees Dublin residents receive […]
New guide will boost Donegal history and heritage groups
By Paul McElwee HISTORY and heritage groups across Donegal are being invited to access a new guide aimed at securing the future of their volunteer organisations. The resource, entitled, ‘Succession Planning: A Guide for Community Archives and Heritage Groups’ is a free guide developed by the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN), the leading organisation championing […]
Donegal has third lowest solar panel installation in country – report
By Paul McElwee DONEGAL has one of the lowest rates of solar panel installation in the country, according to a new report. Commissioned by EnergyEfficiency.ie, the report shows that Donegal properties have the third lowest number of installations per capita since the beginning of the year. Advertisement According to SEAI figures, 333 installations of solar […]
Councillor refutes defective concrete scandal claims
A DONEGAL councillor has strongly refuted claims published in a local newspaper that he used the defective blocks scandal to gain voters in the recent local elections. Newly elected councillor, Declan Meehan, who topped the poll in the Milford Electoral Area in June, has come under fire in the wake of the allegations. Responding, Cllr Meehan has […]
Gardaí probe the discovery of a man’s body in Carrigart
GARDAÍ are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a residence in Carrigart. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 8am today, Monday, July 29. A Garda spokesperson said: “The man’s body has now been removed to Letterkenny General Hospital where a post-mortem will be conducted at […]
Local Authority Home Loan changes gives ‘another lifeline’
By Dionne Meehan CHANGES to the Local Authority Home Loan will give applicants ‘another lifeline’, Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has said. The scheme, which supports first-time buyers and fresh start applicants, has been expanded to include both the purchase and renovation of vacant or derelict properties, as well as new and second-hand homes. Advertisement Previously the Local […]
Road safety plans at Magherabeg National School
A SCHOOL road once dubbed the “most dangerous in Ireland” because of its notoriously treacherous stretch, is set to benefit from a new design concept to improve safety. The ‘Front of School’ treatment is part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and […]
Arranmore RNLI assisted yacht with engine trouble
The Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were asked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist an 11 meter yacht with two crew on board, two miles off Arranmore yesterday evening just after 5pm. On arrival at the stricken yacht, which had developed engine trouble and following assessment by the lifeboat crew a tow was established and […]
Donegal to miss out on heat wave
By Dionne Meehan AS high temperatures engulf Ireland in the coming days, Met Éireann said there are no signs of a heat wave for Donegal. For many, the warm weather will come as a welcome respite after weeks of overcast skies and frequent rain. Advertisement In many parts of the country thermometers will soar to 24 degrees today, […]
Calls to secure former factory after blaze
By Dionne Meehan A FRESH call has been made to secure a site on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny after emergency services tackled a fire in the area on Friday. It is understood the blaze broke out at approximately 5.30am at what is known locally as the Old Bacon Factory. Advertisement This incident comes just months […]