Protest held in Milford as campaign for new school moves up a gear


By Paul McElwee A protest took place yesterday (Wednesday) outside Scoil Mhuire in Milford as part of the community’s ongoing fight for a new school building. Current pupils and staff were joined by previous attendees and teachers as well as the local parish priest, to highlight their plight. Advertisement Louise McLarnon of the Parents’ Association […]


Vigilance urged following theft of home heating oil


by Louise Doyle HOUSEHOLDS are being urged to be vigilant in the wake of the theft of home heating oil from a property in Derrybeg. The garda warning comes as more people are topping up their home heating tanks as the weather turns colder. Advertisement An investigation is underway following the theft of 500 litres […]


Family of Kyle McDermott thank locals for support


By Thomas Maher THE family of Donegal man Kyle McDermott, who was tragically killed last month in Ballymagorry near Strabane, have thanked local people for their support following his death. Mr McDermott, who was originally from Burt, died after an assault in the village on October 6. A 24-year-old man has since appeared in court charged with manslaughter. […]


13 short stay beds opened in Falcarragh Community Hospital 


THIRTEEN short stay care beds have opened in the Falcarragh Community Hospital. This comes as a result of a major capital refurbishment program which is currently taking place at the hospital on a phased basis. The welcomed news was announced by the HSE on Thursday following registration approval by HIQA. Advertisement A HSE spokesperson said: […]


Plans are lodged for new student apartments


By Chris Ashmore PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council regarding proposals to build a five-storey 32 bedroom student accommodation block near the centre of Letterkenny. The side of the proposed development is off the road beside An Grianán Theatre which leads up to the Regional Cultural Centre. Advertisement The small site is directly […]


Delays to new safety partnership raise concerns amidst rise in violent incidents against women


by Louise Doyle THE delay in rolling out the new community safety partnership in Donegal has been branded as “hugely concerning”, given the recent sexually motivated attacks against women in Letterkenny and the north west. Donegal Joint Policing Committee was disbanded earlier this year, prior to the local government elections, to make way for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships […]


General Election confirmed for November 29


TAOISEACH Simon Harris has confirmed his intentions to call the General Election tomorrow, Friday. Speaking on RTE’s Six One programme yesterday evening, the Fine Gael leader said the likely polling day will be Friday, November 29. “It is my intention to seek dissolution of the Dáil by President Higgins on Friday and as I would […]