The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Francia Davern, Moville Pat Friel, Newmills Advertisement Sean Mulligan, Stranorlar Jean Devenney, (née Doherty), Letterkenny Eamon McBride, Milford Mary McGlynn, Letterkenny Robert Callaghan, Manor and formerly Newtowncunningham Jeff Scott, Kerrykeel and formerly Co Tyrone John Alexander Fair, Fahan Frank Lavelle, Buncrana John Joseph Duffy, Gleneely Philip (Phil) […]
Inspirational teen to be Donegal ambassador for Down Syndrome
A WONDERFUL young Donegal teenager is inspiring people across the county to join a fantastic effort in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. Lily Pyper (16), from Ramelton, is representing DSI’s Donegal branch for a 42km virtual marathon during October, which is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Lily said: “I have been part of the Donegal branch […]
Budget ’27: Donegal braced for impact amid rising costs
WORKERS, families, and businesses across the county will find out tomorrow how they are going to be impacted by Budget 2027. International events – including the wars and conflicts involving the US, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine – are having major consequences for households in Donegal. Prices of home heating oil kerosene and fuels […]
Defective block home families snubbed by Government
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PLEAS for the Government to include special consideration of defective block homes were ignored, it is claimed. Thousands of affected households in Donegal were snubbed by the decision for a booklet that has been issued to warn families about winter emergencies. Campaigner Joy Beard of the 100% Redress Party was elected to Donegal County to […]
Business group vows to investigate traffic woes
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LETTERKENNY traffic problems are being investigated by a business group in a bid to find solutions. The group, which represents over 300 local companies, launched in-depth survey to delve deeper into the reasons for the congestion and how people are affected. Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s “traffic survey for local businesses and staff” begins with: how […]
EU votes in favour of proposals from Donegal
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ARGUMENTS proposed to help people with disabilities in counties like Donegal have been approved by an important European committee. A Donegal County councillor and an Inishowen community expert delivered presentations in Brussels. Cllr Jack Murray was appointed to serve as a rapporteur to investigate the specific issue of disabilities and to report his findings. Advertisement […]
Defective block homes warned not to demolish amid SEAI grant confusion
A STATE body has been challenged to state “clearly and immediately” important information needed by defective block homeowners. The call has come from confusion about SEAI home energy grants – with defective concrete block (DCB) homeowners warned not to demolish their homes. The financial supports are from semi-State body Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) […]
Let’s ‘get serious’ about Letterkenny City
LETTERKENNY City is part of a multi-million Euro masterplan that will elevate Donegal’s largest town to premier status in the North West, according to campaigners. They want the county’s economic powerhouse officially designated as a city and given a position that would see it grouped across the north of Ireland with Derry and Belfast. Stakeholders […]
Eric Roberts’s TV probe of classrooms’ crises sparks Dail debate
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A FORMER Special Needs Assistant’s probe of classrooms’ crises could spark an audit of schools. Eric Roberts, from Downings, left his SNA role at Mulroy College in Milford three years ago to become a TV presenter on Virgin Media. His documentary on special needs education aired on Monday night and has since prompted a protest […]