THE national flag will fly at half mast outside all Donegal County Council buildings on Monday. The Department of the Taoiseach has contacted the local authority and Chief Executive John McLaughlin has relayed the request to elected members. In its email, the Department said, “I would appreciate if you could arrange for the flying, at […]
Lifford road still closed following crash
The Lifford to Strabane bridge remains closed to traffic this afternoon following a crash this morning. It is understood a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in the incident. The Air Ambulance did attend the scene and Donegal County Council has just confirmed that the road between Lifford and Strabane remains cordoned off. Diversion are in place […]
Expressions of interest sought for enterprise building
DONEGAL County Council is calling for expressions of interest in relation to the new Ailt an Chorráin Enterprise Building. Ailt an Chorráin Harbour Redevelopment is being funded by Donegal County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Phase one of the redevelopment is presently under construction […]
Tusla issues urgent foster care recruitment campaign
TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, has launched a foster care recruitment campaign to meet the growing demand as a result of the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the impact of Covid-19. Ireland is a world leader in foster care and across Ireland 3,991 foster carers currently open their homes to 5,248 children. In 2021, 219 […]
Renovation plans for old St Conal’s Hospital
ALMOST three quarters of a million euro is to be spent upgrading St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny. The HSE has advertised for a contractor to carry out extensive works both inside and outside the 19th century building. These include the replacement of slates with Bangor blue natural slates, repairs to roof and floor timbers, work to […]
Donations for Ramelton crash victim top €14,000
THE brother of a Ramelton man critically hurt in a crash says the support that has poured in has been “overwhelming”. Brendan Friel suffered catastrophic injuries when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car between Letterkenny and Ramelton on July 28. The 25-year-old was rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital’s intensive care unit. He has since left […]
Sean Keane to perform at the Balor this weekend
FOLK musician Sean Keane and Gaoth Dobhair’s Eve Belle are among the acts set to perform at the Balor Arts Centre this weekend. Hailing from the village of Caherlistrane near Tuam, Sean Keane was born into a musical family that also includes his sister Delores. Together with Frances Black amongst others, he was a founder member of […]
Brendan Quinn to launch new album in the Balor
IRISH folk legend Brendan Quinn will launch his new album ‘Hubbin’ It’ in the Balor Arts Centre on September 22. The collection was recorded in Billy Robinson’s studio in Ramelton and features a string of top musicians. Among them are ex-Altan members Dermot Byrne and Ciarán Tourish alongside Pat Crowley (keys), Nicky Scott (bass), Kevin […]
Tommy draws inspiration from The Sopranos
MUSICIAN Tommy Bonner has invoked the spirit of The Sopranos for his latest single. The Ballybofey singer and songwriter releases ‘I Can Hear Dan Grimaldi Weeping’ on September 9, a reference to the actor who played twins Philly and Patsy Parisi in the hit crime drama. According to Tommy he was inspired to write the song after hearing […]
Hospital under ‘significant pressure’ this morning
LETTERKENNY hospital’s emergency department is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. There are currently 43 patients on trolleys between the emergency department and other areas in the hospital. As of 8am this morning there were 11 patients with Covid-19 being treated while yesterday 113 people attended the emergency department. Advertisement […]