By Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has upheld planning permission granted by Donegal County Council for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission for the centre at Lisnennan, Letterkenny. Advertisement The plans comprise construction of an Islamic […]
Church collection for parish devastated by fire
By Róise Collins A COLLECTION will be held in churches across the Diocese of Raphoe this weekend to support the community of Gaoth Dobhair in rebuilding their parish church. The proposed collection which take place on May 10 and 11 will support the devastated close knit community following a fire which destroyed St Mary’s Church, […]
Have you seen Milo?
A BELOVED family pet has gone missing from New Brook Court in Letterkenny. Milo has been missing since Tuesday and may have wandered up Lismonaghan. If anyone has seen him, please call 087 2725933. Advertisement
Weather: Largely dry day with long spells of sunshine
TODAY will be largely dry with long spells of sunshine. Some patchy cloud will develop bringing the chance of a few showers. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees, a little cooler near some coasts. Advertisement Tonight will be dry and mostly clear. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees, with some fog developing.
Hit comedy cast to reunite for hilarious new Irish drama
By Róise Collins THE cast of the hugely popular comedy shows CU Burn and Barney Bunion will reunite for a hilarious new drama production at Scioból a Phobail in Anagaire tonight. Biseach, set in a hospital ward in Letterkenny, tells the story of a man seeking to fraudulently claim compensation from the driver who knocked […]
Fundraiser to rebuild Doagh Famine Village surpasses €70,000
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER set up in response to last weekend’s fire at Doagh Famine Village has raised over €70,000. Last Saturday was a devastating day for Irish heritage when a fire destroyed two-thirds of the popular Donegal tourist attraction. Advertisement Thankfully no lives were lost, but the fire has cast a deep shadow […]
Three Donegal GAA clubs to receive Dormant Account funding
THREE GAA clubs in Donegal are among a number of clubs around the country who will receive Dormant Account funding through the Disability Inclusion Programme Scheme for 2025. Both Naomh Conaill and CLG Baile na nGalloglach/Milford GAA clubs will receive €2,000 each while Clg na nDúnaibh receives €1,000. This funding opportunity was open to all […]
Woman pleads guilty to charity fraud
A DONEGAL woman who was once the recipient of a civic award in recognition of her cross-community youth work has pleaded guilty to charity fraud of more than £860,000. Wendy MacBean (61), of Railway Park, St Johnston, pleaded guilty to a series of financial offences involving Foyle Youth and Community Association (FYACA) charity totalling £862, 674 at a […]
Any future road closures must involve consultation – Chamber of Commerce
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce has said lessons must be learned and future consultation carried out following a financial loss to businesses in the town centre during the bank holiday weekend. Businesses have reported counting the cost following the closure of the town’s Main Street for a time on Saturday morning to accommodate a […]
Dáil hears calls for surgical hub in Donegal
DEPUTY Charles Ward has told the Dáil that Donegal is in desperate need for a surgical hub. “Patients across the county are forced to travel very long distances to access essential care and life saving surgeries. Letterkenny University Hospital is severely underfunded and has insufficient resources to address the healthcare needs of people in the […]