A Donegal councillor has claimed capacity in burial grounds in Donegal is very fast approaching crisis point. The issue was raised by Letterkenny Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council with many councillors also agreeing it is a major issue across the county. Cllr Kavanagh said he acknowledged the Council has committed to […]
New monument to be unveiled to War of Independence flying column
A LETTERKENNY man is looking for the relatives of two Derry members of an IRA flying column that fought in Donegal during the War of Independence ahead of the unveiling of a monument in their honour. The two men Alfie McCallion and William Cullen’s names are to be included on the monument marking the role […]
Mica court case fast tracked
THE first of what could see some 2,000 legal actions taken over defective blocks was this week entered into the fast-track Commercial Court, a move welcomed by the Defective Blocks Ireland group. The case on behalf of husband and wife teachers from Malin Head, Liam Ó Dochartaigh and Greinne Bean Uí Dochartaigh is described as […]
€4.5m to upgrade pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
OVER 30 projects in Donegal are set to benefit from €4.5m in active travel grants to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in 2023. This substantial investment will fund approximately 36 Active Travel projects in Donegal. This includes the development of segregated cycle lanes and widened footpaths, new walking and cycling bridges, and new pedestrian crossings in […]
New figures show no delays for NCT tests in Donegal
DONEGAL appears to be bucking the trend as there is no lengthy delays at NCT test centres in the county. It was revealed this week that long delays at NCT centres are causing extreme problems as 375,000 vehicles on Irish roads are without a valid NCT certificate. However, there is no excuse for motorists in Donegal as […]
Dog charity in crisis as cost of living impacts adoptions
A DONEGAL dog charity has said they are in crisis as they have reached capacity and unlike during covid, there is no demand to adopt dogs in the county. Doreen Russell from Donegal Rescue Dogs told the Donegal News that they have come to a standstill; they cannot take in any unwanted dogs at present […]
Ukrainian Economist Appointed New Community Links Officer for Bundoran
UKRAINIAN Economist, Juliia Melnyk has been appointed the new Community Links Officer for Bundoran. Juliia Melnyk is a former lecturer in Economics in Ukraine. Juliia is an award winning volunteer for her community liaison work in Bundoran. Advertisement Donegal Local Development Company has appointed Juliia Melnyk as the county’s latest Community Links Officer. Jolene Kuyper, […]
Vehicle fled to Donegal after ramming PSNI car
INFORMATION is being sought after a police vehicle was rammed in Strabane before escaping across the border to Donegal. There were two police officers injured during the incident which took place around 10pm on Saturday night. Officers attempted to stop a suspected uninsured vehicle while conducting patrols in the town centre when the vehicle failed […]
Mass attendance survey to determine diocese shake-up
An attendance survey is set to be carried out at masses held throughout the Raphoe Diocese in February to determine the future of mass times and parish structures within the Diocese. As part of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan, results of the survey will be used to determine if there should be a reduction in the number of masses held in […]
St Brigid’s Cross making at Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter are inviting the public along to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day by creating Brigid’s crosses and taking part in the many special traditions connected to Brigid of Ireland on Tuesday, January 31. The Cathedral Quarter is welcoming everyone religious, non-religious, young and old to celebrate with them. This is the first in-person St […]