Concerns over future of Milford Garda Station


By Diarmaid Doherty CONCERNS over the future of Milford Garda Station and its staff have been highlighted with one councillor calling on senior gardaí to give assurances on its future. Cllr Michael McBride said the station is in a vulnerable position and there are major concerns among the local community that it could be downgraded. Advertisement […]

Vaping a massive problem in Donegal schools – claim


SECONDARY school principals in Donegal are to be asked to have their say in a discussion on the growing trend of ‘vaping’ among young people in the county. The practice is now widespread among teenagers all over the country and at a meeting in Donegal this week, it was claimed that more and more young […]

Be inspired with Local Enterprise Week in Donegal


BUSINESSES across Donegal are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics on offer at this year’s Local Enterprise Week, which runs from Monday 6th to Friday 10th March. Local Enterprise Week is a collaboration between Local Enterprise Office Donegal and its partners. In total 23 separate events will make up […]

Loose chippings causing havoc for Letterkenny drivers


MOTORISTS have had to replace their vehicle windscreens on numerous occasions because of loose chippings on a busy stretch of road in Letterkenny. Loose chippings and a poor surface on the Illistrin to Coolboy Road has been proving hazardous and expensive for local drivers. Independent councillor Michael McBride has called on Donegal County Council to carry […]

People seeking asylum deserve ‘a real céad míle fáilte’


  PLANS to bring asylum seekers to Letterkenny early in the new year have been met with a mixed reaction. It follows confirmation that a contract that been signed with the Department of Justice that will see up to 350 asylum seekers live at former student accommodation on the Port Road. Advertisement In a joint […]