FRUSTRATION at how Irish Water responds to councillors’ concerns and the way it works with seconded council employees spilled over at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. One councillor described the situation as “nonsensical and farcical”. Cllr John O’Donnell (Pictured) had raised the issue of the main sewer in Milford and in particular on Main […]
County Council rejects development at Rosemount
DONEGAL County Council has refused planning permission for 17 apartments in Letterkenny on the grounds of “over-development” and “excessive density beyond the site’s capacity”. Applicant, Millennium Unit Trust 105 submitted proposals to Donegal County Council in July for the construction of the new dwellings in Rosemount Lane. The proposed development included the demolition of two […]
Thirteen Donegal community groups to join strike action today
A Letterkenny Community Employment Scheme supervisor says she will be participating in today’s strike action because she has not had a pay rise since 2008. Kate Campbell will be among around 40 Community Employment (CE) supervisors in the county on the march this afternoon as part of the ‘Valuing Care, Valuing Community’ campaign. It highlights the […]
Saddling up for Ray Community Centre
A team of National Broadband Ireland (NBI) cyclists have embarked on a 100k round trip as part of a fundraiser to support digital learning programmes at the Ray Community Centre. The group’s efforts have raised €1,000 which will be channelled to the centre via NBI’s support of the RISE Community Fund. Ray Community Centre offers a […]
Donegal’s corncrake population on the rise
DONEGAL now has the highest population of corncrakes in Ireland as efforts to save the elusive bird species from extinction continue. New figures from the National Parks and Wildlife Service show that 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded nationally this year – a five per-cent increase on the 188 birds documented in 2021. Corncrakes were recorded in five counties, […]
New York’s ‘Bard of Gridlock’ set to pull up in Donegal
A New York cabbie-turned-comedian is bringing his stage show to Donegal for the first time. John McDonagh, whose mother Cassie Monaghan was born in Pettigo, has taken the experiences and characters he has encountered during 40 years behind the wheel and created ‘Off the Meter’. In his unique, pithy manner, he explores everything from the plight of the New York […]
County Council publishes major plan for Dungloe facelift
DONEGAL County Council has published a regeneration strategy and action plan for Dungloe Town Centre which sets out a roadmap for the town to 2040 and beyond. The waterfront and pier areas will be transformed as part of the plan as well as a series of streetscape enhancements for the Main Street and improved connections […]
Narin man becomes first wheelchair user to conquer Sliabh Liag
A DONEGAL man has conquered the summit of Europe’s highest sea cliffs in his wheelchair. Paul Dawson (55) launched his mission to scale Sliabh Liag earlier this year as he wanted to “move mountains” for disabled people. He is also raising funds to purchase a 4×4 Off Road Powered Wheelchair to access the beautiful Blue […]
Donegal teacher wins ASTI award for outstanding contribution
A Donegal teacher has received a 2021 ASTI Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to his school community and to sporting in Ireland. The Achievement Award, which could not be presented during the pandemic, was presented at a reception in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday, September 16. Ollie Horgan, a teacher at […]
Donegal’s value of community brought around the world
A YOUNG man who grew up in Cranford is now bringing his unique understanding of the value of strong community to those less fortunate. Paul Carr works with the Irish charity Concern and has witnessed the struggle of street children in Bangladesh. The 34 year-old is now in Rwanda where he has seen strong community […]