The funeral arrangements have been confirmed for Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh who died in the fatal road collision near Buncrana over the weekend. The collision occurred on the R244 (Mountain Road) at Ballinlough shortly after 5am on Sunday. Mr Doherty was the driver and sole occupant of the car and was fatally injured in the collision. […]
Teenager who died in road collision is named locally
The teenager who died in the fatal road collision in Inishowen in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named locally as Tiernan Doherty-Kelly from Carndonagh. Gardai are investigating the single-vehicle collision which occurred on the R244 (Mountain Road) at Ballinlough shortly after 5am on Sunday. Mr Doherty-Kelly was the driver and sole occupant […]
Public consultation this week for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project
DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the second non-statutory public consultation for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 2: Options Selection, which is a 2-stage process. The shortlisted […]
Carndonagh National School gets approval for extension
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille in Craigtown, Carndonagh has received approval for an extension by the Department of Education. The extension comprises a mainstream classroom what will be provided under the Modular Framework Programme. Welcoming the announcement, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue thanked the Minister for Education, Norma Foley and her team of officials for their help and […]
Construction begins on new Lidl store in Carndonagh
Lidl has officially commenced construction on a new €7 million store in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal, with plans to open in early 2025. Located on Station Road (R238), near the town centre, the new 2,209 square metre store will feature state-of-the-art facilities, including an off-license and 103 parking spaces. Planning permission for the development was granted […]
Great buzz and a big turn-out for Booker Prizewinner
ALMOST 100 literature fans turned out to a recent evening to the community library in Carndonagh for a fascinating talk featuring the current Laureat
Simpson brothers buy DaVinci’s Hotel, Derry
DONEGAL businessmen Paddy and Edmund Simpson have expanded their extensive property portfolio with the acquisition of well-known Derry hotel, DaVinci’s. The Culmore Road hotel was built more than 20 years ago by the Garvan O’Doherty Group and is a central hub for locals and visitors alike. The official hand-over was this week. Advertisement Staff at DaVinci’s […]
Denis McGee – the accidental politician who’s ready to make his mark
By Sabrina Sweeney WHEN Denis McGee took to the stage in the Laurels Ballroom in the Highlands Hotel in Glenties at midnight, officially elected as a councillor, he was visibly tired. It had been a long day of tense wondering and hoping. Advertisement With an early tally of almost 900 votes, there had been murmurings […]
ELECTION 2024: ‘We will right the wrongs of government’ – Ali Farren
ALI Farren has said securing a seat with the 100% Redress Party will “send a strong message” to Dublin that it has failed to deliver for people.
Three Trees to Carndonagh Public Consultation
DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Three Trees to Carndonagh Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a […]