By Sabrina Sweeney IT was a poignant night for Anthony Molloy and the Fianna Fáil team in Glenties as the party managed to secure just one seat on Donegal County Council. While Molloy polled strongly and saw his vote rise by 53 per cent, party stalwart Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher admitted they were “extremely disappointed”. […]
‘I threw everything at it’ – Niall Blaney is gracious despite defeat in European elections
By Evelyn Cullen DESPITE a strong polling in Donegal with close to 15,000 first preference votes, about 20% of the total polled in the county, Fianna Fáil’s Niall Blaney will miss out on a seat in the European Parliament. Although counting was still ongoing yesterday morning when he spoke to the Donegal News, it was […]
Decision on Creeslough development delayed
By Jerome Hughes A MUCH-ANTICIPATED decision on whether to grant planning permission for rebuilding a commercial premises on the site of the devastating Creeslough explosion which was due today has been delayed. Dozens of objections to the proposed development have been lodged with Donegal County Council. Advertisement It is understood the council has written to […]
Redress Party and Independents open talks over forming council pact
By Kate Heaney and Diarmaid Doherty NOW that the electorate have chosen their 37 Donegal County Councillors the negotiations have already started to decide which party members or independents get which roles in advance of next Friday’s first full council meeting. Talks have taken place between some independents and the 100% Redress Party with a […]
20 new jobs for beauty industry workers in Letterkenny
There is good news for beauty industry workers this week as Thérapie Clinic seek twenty staff to take up positions at their new clinic at Letterkenny retail park. There are a variety of roles available, mostly beauty specialists and medical practitioners including nurses, doctors and dentists, but some admin positions will also be available including […]
€210,000 investment for children with disabilities
Let the children play – €210,000 investment for children with disabilities in Inishowen Children with disabilities in Inishowen are getting the support they deserve with a new investment of €210,000 for social enterprise Spórt agus Spraoi. The new funding from the Department of Health will significantly increase the organisation’s ability to support children with disabilities, […]
Gardaí seek help in tracing missing Letterkenny teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Theo Devaney, who is reported missing from Letterkenny since Tuesday morning (June 11). Theo is described as being approximately 5’4” in height and of a slim build, with black hair, blue eyes and a goatee beard. It is not known what Theo was […]
Taoiseach responds to 100% Redress success
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has vowed to “continue to listen and continue to respond the best we can” with respect to those suffering enormous stress in Donegal, impacted by the defective blocks crisis. He was responding in the Dáil to Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, who reminded the Taoiseach of the success enjoyed by the 100% Redress […]
Commencement of TAMS 3 payments
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the commencement of payments in respect of claims submitted under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3). Making the announcement, the Minister said: “Payments totalling almost €1.4 million under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) will issue this week and will continue […]
New councillor Declan Meehan celebrates his win
by Evelyn Cullen Topping the poll in Milford LEA with 1,739 first preference votes and getting elected to Donegal County Council on the 4th count with a total of 2,074 votes, community worker Declan Meehan’s work in Donegal County Council will no doubt be an extension of the community work that he already does every […]