DONEGAL County Council is preparing its snow ploughs amid warnings that temperatures will continue to plummet this week. Officials from the local authority met with the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group yesterday to discuss measures being put in place to mitigate the impact on public services. Since the big chill took hold over 1,400kms of Donegal’s public roads have been treated three times per […]
Sculpture in memory of ‘Boots’ is unveiled in Ramelton
RAMELTON is a vibrant and visually stunning town, nestling on the slopes of the River Lennon. A town admired by many, but no one took pride in the ‘wee toon’ the way Charles ‘Boots’ Boyce did. After Charles passed away last year, a committee formed to exchange ideas on what they could do as a […]
Landmark study on Traveller men’s mental health launched
A LANDMARK study on Traveller men’s mental health and wellbeing was launched last week in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. The research is significant as it was the first of its kind to be conducted “by, with and for Traveller men”. The statistics on Traveller men’s mental health are stark, they are found to have a […]
From watching the Donegal Rally to pursuing dream career in motorsport
A YOUNG Donegal man who grew up watching his heroes compete in the Donegal International Rally has gone on to pursue a dream career in motorsport. Simon Breslin (24) from Ardara is a race mechanic with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR), one of Europe’s most renowned auto racing development teams. Based in the Netherlands, VAR had […]
Glenswilly man represents Ireland in Euro Frisbee Championships
A SOFTWARE engineer from Glenswilly flew out to Kaunas, Lithuania, this week to compete for Ireland in the European Indoor Ultimate Frisbee Championships. James Doherty (26) is included in the first Irish National Team selected for an indoor tournament which will take place over three days, from the 9th of December to the 11th. While […]
Tackling dereliction at heart of ambitious plan for Letterkenny
AMBITIOUS regeneration plans for Letterkenny will bring significant investment for residents, businesses and tourists, a leading consultant has said. The Market Square, the town’s former courthouse and Lower Main Street are among areas in line for major development under Letterkenny 2040 Regeneration Plans in a bid to make the town more accessible and attractive. A […]
Sleep out raises staggering amount for charity
MEMBERS of the Celtic FC Foundation got their long johns on last Saturday in preparation for their first ever ‘Sleep Out’ event in Donegal which raised a staggering €22,000 for Irish charities. When CLG Naomh Íochtar na Rosann agreed to the use of their facilities, there was only one worry and that was if the […]
Christmas comes early for Milford community
CHRISTMAS has come early for the Milford community in the shape of a church building which has been officially signed over for recreational use. The Milford Reformed Presbyterian Church has donated its former church on the Kilmacrennan Road to the Milford and District Resource Centre which will provide much needed community space for activities and […]
Second public meeting over Ramelton project
A SECOND public meeting will be held in Ramelton next week in order for the local community to get clarifications from Donegal County Council about a regeneration plan for the town. Locals and business people attended a public meeting in Quayside Bistro on Tuesday night when concerns were voiced about the new Ramelton Re-imagined project. Ramelton […]
Anger as hospital’s domestic staff overlooked in evaluation scheme
DOMESTIC staff at Letterkenny hospital say they feel “under-valued” after being ignored as part of a HSE job evaluation scheme. The health authority has been carrying out a review of all roles and making recommendations around appropriate rates of pay and allowances. But while almost all departments have been moved up a band, domestic and cleaning […]