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 […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Sadness as Marina Porter departs after 9 years as Donegal Rape Crisis Centre manager
By Louise Doyle THE manager of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre has announced she is leaving her role after nine years. Marina Porter revealed she was resigning as manager of the local service on Friday in an online post, in which she also paid tribute to her courageous clients. Advertisement Ms Porter said it was her “absolute privilege […]
Temporary road closures and diversions to facilitate Donegal Harvest Rally
GARDAÍ have advised that temporary road closures will be put in place on Saturday, October 12 to facilitate the Donegal Harvest Rally. This is a national event which attracts a large number of spectators. Due to the significant amount of traffic expected in the area throughout the day, motorists are asked to slow down and […]
Weather: A cold but dry day ahead
This morning will be cold but frost and mist will clear. The rest of the day will be mainly dry with limited sunny and isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees. Advertisement Tonight there will be clear spells with scattered showers near coasts. The showers will turn heavy and may merge to longer […]
Further fundraising calls as Donegal tot faces setback
By Dionne Meehan FURTHER fundraising calls have been made in support of a Donegal child’s wish to walk. TJ McDaid, from Drumkeen, who was born with severe spina bifida meningocele, has been undergoing gruelling specialist physiotherapy treatment in Budapest over the last year. Advertisement Despite making great progress, new fundraising calls were made last week […]