Donegal County Council will host a hemp information evening on Wednesday, October 12 in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. The information session includes a range of speakers who will provide relevant detail on the crop, including research undertaken to date, opportunities to diversify lands and real-life examples from those who are successfully undertaking hemp projects. […]
Young people honoured at Garda Youth Awards
A YOUNG man who entered the river at Lifford Bridge to rescue a distressed woman was one of four recipients who received an award for his bravery. Josh Marley was presented with the Individual Award Winner award at the Donegal Garda Youth Awards, held in the Old Courthouse in Lifford. Josh entered the river on […]
Triumphant Tip O’Neill awardees recognised for work across the world
THE 2022 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards returned to a packed Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, where some of Donegal and Ireland’s finest were recognised for their outstanding contributions to society, culture, healthcare, the arts and business. Donal Kavanagh introduced each recipient and helped to aptly summarise the impact in which the recipients have had […]
Veritas gets bigger and better
FAITH moves mountains, goes the old adage but in the case of Letterkenny it simply moved up the street. For thirty four years the Veritas outlet occupied number 13 Lower Main Street and has now relocated to new premises at 12-14 Upper Main Street. On Thursday last, Bishop Alan McGuckian performed the official opening and […]
Portsalon owner reunited with beloved pet after major rescue effort in Fermanagh
When Gandalf the Grey went missing from his home in Portsalon his owner, Tom Jaraczewski feared the worst. In the hope his beloved pet would be returned Tom took to Facebook to spread the word about his dog’s disappearance. Gandalf is a Saluki Sighthound which is among the list of the world’s most expensive dog breeds. Advertisement […]
Market Square plan deferred over taxi rank concerns
A DECISION to move forward with the planned redevelopment of Market Square in Letterkenny has been deferred so that objections from local businesses and taxi operators over the relocation of taxi bays can be looked at more closely. A petition with 51 signatures, put forward by Hugh McFadden on behalf of taxi drivers, was submitted […]
Number of patients on trolleys up by 45 per cent
THE number of patients on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital’s (LUH) emergency department has surged by 45 per cent. Figures show there were 136 patients without a bed at the hospital at the end of August. In the same time frame in 2021, 61 patients were on a trolley – a rise of 44.85 per […]
Visitors from Rudolstadt return to sample some Donegal hospitality
ARRANMORE Island is set to have a Mayor! Following a visit to the island at the weekend by a delegation from the German town of Rudolstadt, the latter’s Mayor, Jörg Reichl, said he had enjoyed it and the scenery so much, he and his wife are planning to rent out a house there next summer. […]
Welcome for cheaper bus fare extension
Donegal bus companies have welcomed the budget announcement that the Young Adult Card (YAC) will be extended. The transport initiative will now be made available to 16, 17 and 18 year olds following an expansion of the scheme in Budget 2023. The YAC offers students and young people a 50 per-cent reduction in transport rates. […]
More clarification sought over corruption claims
DONEGAL County Council is to write to Cllr Micheál Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig to again seek clarification about claims of corruption he made at last year’s budget meeting. At Monday’s council meeting Cllr Nicholas Crossan called for the clarification and said the allegation made last November of corruption within the Council has not been fully examined. […]