Politics, perseverance, personal loss and optimism


Seamus Rodgers retains a keen political intellect, effortlessly maneuvering through a labyrinth of names, dates, and events with a precision that would put men half his age to shame. Born on January 22, 1934, Seamus celebrated his 90th birthday just last month. The Rosses has long reaped the rewards of his unwavering commitment to selfless […]


Packie and Shay delight as special guests at Donegal event in London


Irish international goalkeeping greats Packie Bonner and Shay Given were among the guests at a special event in the London Irish Centre on Thursday night organised to strengthen connections with Donegal’s diaspora. There was a packed house with standing room only as the two Donegal soccer legends enthralled an audience of over 300, with stories […]


Lifford filling station plans appealed


by Louise Doyle PROPOSED plans for a filling station in Lifford given the go-ahead by Donegal County Council have been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Applicant Daly Brothers (Retail) Limited lodged planning permission in November 2023. Advertisement The proposed development comprised amendments to a number of conditions attached to a retention application submitted by the applicant […]


Design team sought for major social housing project


by Kate Heaney DONEGAL County Council is planning to build 165 social houses at the 8.2 acre site they acquired last year on Letterkenny’s High Road. A tender has been published seeking an architect-led design team for the project and the closing date for applications is February 16. Advertisement The estimated guide for the team who […]


‘Being a firefighter is a massive commitment’


by Kate Heaney DONEGAL County Council has launched a county-wide recruitment drive for retained firefighters across the county. Up to 45 new retained firefighters are being recruited to fill vacancies to bring the total number of retained firefighters to 147 across the 15 retained fire stations. Advertisement A Retained Firefighter is a professional firefighter, who […]


Think of schools first when temperatures plummet – council told


BY JEROME HUGHES PUBLIC representatives across Donegal claim they have been inundated with requests from parents to prioritise access to schools when freezing conditions threaten to make roads impassable and gritters are deployed. During a meeting of Donegal County Council last Monday, it was revealed that currently, 1,140 kilometres of road spanning 21 separate routes […]


Planners seek more information on proposed Islamic centre


by Louise Doyle PLANNERS at Donegal County Council have sought more information from the applicant of a proposed Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Letterkenny Islamic Association CLG lodged plans in November 2023 for the construction of the centre in Lisennnan. Advertisement The proposed development comprises a ground and first floor mezzanine prayer hall areas for males […]


Plans for new wellness retreat are refused


by Louise Doyle PLANS for a wellness retreat in Termon have been refused on the grounds that public safety could be potentially endangered because of a greater volume of traffic. The Chief Executive Order outlining reasons for refusing the proposed development also cites unsuitable accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Ms Helen Vickery submitted proposals to Donegal County Council […]


Culling ranked highest as solution to deer management


by Louise Doyle CULLING was ranked highest as a solution to deer management in the country, according to the findings of a public consultation. The Final Report into Developing a Sustainable Deer Management Strategy for Ireland by the Irish Deer Management Strategy Group was circulated at the latest Donegal County Council’s Agriculture Committee meeting. Advertisement […]


‘Urgent intervention’ needed to save counselling service


by Louise Doyle CALLS are to be made today for an urgent intervention to ensure funding is made available for a vital counselling service for children in Letterkenny. Concerns emerged earlier this month when the service provider, Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services revealed that with “profound sadness and regret” it would be forced to close its doors […]