A CAMPAIGN fundraiser for an extension to Arranmore Island’s graveyard is gaining significant momentum, with almost €11,000 raised. Donegal County Council granted planning permission for the development last month. Fr John Boyce, on behalf of the parish of Arranmore, lodged plans with the local authority in November of last year for an extension to the existing […]
Call for Council to stop using coal mix to fix potholes
A local Councillor has urged the council to stop using coal mix to fix potholes as ‘everyone knows it does not work.’ Cllr Michael McMahon said the county has accumulated a lot of potholes during the recent cold snap and called for the new specialised pothole repair machine to be put in action. He says […]
Hospital campaign to hold meeting in Letterkenny
FOLLOWING on from last month’s National Day of Action at Letterkenny University Hospital a meeting will take place at Dillons Hotel on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30pm. All are welcome on the night, especially representatives of staff, patients and public representatives to help plan the next steps for the Hospital Campaign. Chairperson of the campaign […]
Inishowen choir to join forces with Donegal Chamber Orchestra for concert
The Donagh Choir from Inishowen will be joining forces with the Donegal Chamber Orchestra at a concert in Conwal Church in Letterkenny on Sunday, February 19, at 3pm. The concert will also feature soloists Danielle Kelly (soprano) and Seán McConologue (tenor). On the programme will be works by Haendal, Mozart and Bach, as well as […]
Donegal’s newest millionaire claims €1m Lotto prize
DONEGAL’S newest millionaire has claimed their prize. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, scooped €1 million in Friday’s special EuroMillions raffle draw. The player purchased their winning ticket on the day of the draw in Burnfoot Service Station in Grianian Vale, Burnfoot and on Tuesday, they claimed their life-changing prize. Advertisement Store owner, Mary Tourish […]
Easing of Covid restrictions sees parking fines double in Donegal
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions saw parking fines almost double in Donegal in 2022, it has been revealed. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed that Donegal County Council issued 2,712 fixed charge penalty notices in 2021. In the first 10 months of 2022, the local authority issued a whopping 4,237 fixed charge […]
Flair Apparent: A focus on eco-friendly and sustainable products
One of the biggest beauty trends predicted for 2023 is an increased focus on eco-friendly and sustainable products. Many mainstream brands are now moving towards being cruelty free, using recyclable plastics and removing environmentally damaging ingredients, like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Here’s my pick of the best shampoo and conditioners on the market at the […]
INMO urge HSE to properly fund NowDoc to ensure safety
THE INMO is urging the HSE to properly fund the NowDoc service in Donegal and Leitrim to ensure it is safe for patients and staff. In a recent statement, INMO Industrial Relations Officer, Neal Donoghue said nurses working in NowDoc throughout the Covid-19 pandemic sounded the alarm in relation to the serious lack of investment […]
Department relaunches bid for refugee accommodation
THE Department of Integration has recommenced its trawl for refugee accommodation in Donegal following a pause in the wake of the Creeslough tragedy. Donegal County Council contacted Minister Roderic O’Gorman in October to ask that its personnel be allowed to focus on the response to the blast which killed ten people. But reacting to a […]
Paula became a dog behaviourist after pet attack
GORTAHORK woman, Paula Doohan is starring in a new six-part RTÉ series ‘Madraí’ which hit our screens on Friday. While filming for the show ‘Peataí’ in 2020, Paula heard the howls for help from the nation’s dogs (and their owners) and decided to do something about it. A national callout was launched last summer for families who were […]