A NUMBER of men appeared at Wednesday’s sitting of Falcarragh District Court in relation to charges of violent disorder at a church in Letterkenny last year. A large number of weapons were confiscated by Gardai during the incidents at the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, on August 18, 2024. They included foldable garden saws, […]
Eddie Friel to be laid to rest on Sunday
Mr Friel, who was aged in his 60s, was found dead at his home on Sunday, April 13. A man has been arrested in connection
Council details crash barrier costs
THE provision of crash barriers along the side or roads can cost up to €200,000 for a 200 metre stretch, it was claimed at a meeting of Donegal County Council. Cllr. Denis McGee tabled a motion seeking clarification on the whole procurement process for crash barriers (known officially as Vehicle Restraint Systems) and asked for […]
People urged to share stories of working life in Scotland
DID you, or someone in your family, spend time working in Scotland between 1940 and 1990? If so, Donegal County Council wants to hear from you. A new exhibition entitled Working Over By is being developed by the Culture Division of Donegal County Council in partnership with the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies. The idea […]
Múinteoir Síle retires after a devoted teaching career in Derryconnor
By Dionne Meehan AFTER a long and dedicated teaching career, Múinteoir Síle Columb marked her final day at Scoil Chnoc na Naomh in Derryconnor last Friday. Beginning her teaching career in Tallaght, Síle soon found herself back in her native county where she taught at Gortahork National School before joining the staff at Scoil Chnoc na […]
Letterkenny launches its 40th campaign to be Ireland’s tidiest town
By Evelyn Cullen IT’S been 10 years since Letterkenny was officially Ireland’s tidiest town, the top spot in the National Tidy Towns competition, but at the launch event for this year’s competition, which took place at An Grianán Theatre on Tuesday morning, there was a palpable optimism about our chances this year. “It’s possible,” said Gerard McCormick, […]
An tSean Bheairic hosts art exhibition on Good Friday
An tSean Bheairic is delighted to announce its upcoming art exhibition, set to take place on Good Friday, April 18, from 7pm to 9pm. The exhibition will serve as a platform to celebrate the remarkable talent nurtured through the art classes conducted by the talented Joe McClafferty. This is a free event. The event promises […]
Road safety urged this Easter Bank Holiday weekend
A DEDICATED policing plan will be rolled out across the county this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Gardaí are appealing to all road users to exercise caution, particularly over the long weekend when road traffic increases. Drivers are being reminded to slow down, watch out for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists and to take […]
Hotel may have to fix storm-damaged bridge
By Chris Ashmore A DONEGAL councillor has suggested that the hotel that he works for may do work themselves in order to get a storm-damaged bridge near them back open again. Cllr. Micheal Naughton made his comments during a debate at a meeting of Donegal Co. Council on funding for repair works to bridges around […]
Disappointment as key public representatives absent from Defective Concrete Conference
DONEGAL TD Charles Ward has expressed “deep disappointment” over the absence of key public representatives and Donegal County Council staff at the recent Defective Concrete Conference. The conference held on April 12 was part of the Ulster Talks series designed to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis impacting our communities. With the aim of fostering direct […]