Donegal councillor’s motion for flights to be restored passes
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Glenties MD, Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh, has had his motion passed at a Donegal County Council in Lifford today. The motion called for the council to write to the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, insisting that the midday flight between Donegal and Dublin be restored and that the plane be […]
Planning granted for redevelopment of Creeslough explosion site
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new filling station close to the site of the Creeslough tragedy, where 10 people died in an explosion in October 2022. Donegal County Council yesterday approved the plans, lodged by the owners of the original site. The planning permission includes demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a […]
Deep sadness at the death of a well known Dunlewey businessman
The passing of Séamus Roarty at his home in Dunlewey on Sunday has brought a deep sense of loss not only to Dunlewey but also throughout the west of the county, where he was held in high regard. Many people will remember him as a hardworking businessman, a loyal colleague and a friendly face who […]
Donegal cafés turn up the volume on local music for St Patrick’s Day
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THIS St Patrick’s Day, cafés and venues across Donegal are taking part in a new pilot project that encourages businesses to play music created by local artists, turning everyday spaces into places where people can discover the music being created around them. The pilot is part of a new idea developed by Letterkenny singer-songwriter Maria […]
Mural proposed for new-look Market Square
By Chris Ashmore A specially commissioned mosaic picture of Irish Nationalist Padraig Pearse and his brother William which depicts the two brothers with St. Eunan’s Cathedral in the background, could become part of the new-look Market Square which is set to be redeveloped later this year. Back in 2016, an Angolan artist Macola Vonga – […]
Social housing development in Bunbeg nears completion
COUNCILLORS from the Glenties Municipal District have visited the site of the new social housing development in Bunbeg, where phase one of 11 units at Radharc an Oileán is substantially complete and will be ready for allocation in the coming weeks. This includes one four-bedroom unit, six three-bedroom units, and four two-bedroom units. Cathaoirleach of […]
DNM-LD-Deaths this morning April 4
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The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kevin McClafferty, Killybegs Dessie Harte, Lifford Advertisement Jane Boyle, Stranorlar Anne McClafferty Patricia Cronin, Malin Town Marian Celine McMonagle, Letterkenny Kevin McClafferty, Largy, Killybegs The death has occurred of Kevin McClafferty, Largy, Killybegs, peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family. Predeceased by his parents and loving wife […]