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 […]
€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland
HOUSEHOLD recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by Bryson Recycling […]
Booker Prize winner returns to Maynooth
THE Carndonagh born Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch has been appointed Distinguished Writing Fellow at Maynooth University. The appointment will see the author return as a colleague in the Department of English in Maynooth University where he will teach on the MA in Creative Writing. Previously, Mr Lynch was the 2019 Kildare County Council Writer-in-Residence […]
Aontú representative ‘shellshocked’ at reports that residential unit to close
Donegal Aontú representative Mary T Sweeney says she is absolutely shellshocked at reports that the Supervised Residential Unit (SRU) in Carndonagh is to close. The unit, housed in an old convent, provides residential and outreach services for patients experiencing mental health difficulties. “I am absolutely shellshocked to hear that this service is allegedly being shut […]