by Kate Heaney EDNA O’Brien, internationally acclaimed author, found the peace of West Donegal an escape from the frenetic world of London society and writing. She owned a house near Carrickfin for almost 20 years, and according to her friend and poet Anne Enright when the builders left the site every evening, “the cement blocks they […]
Multi agency plea for bank holiday safety
A number of agencies are jointly calling on people to continue to exercise care this Bank Holiday weekend.
Cancer patient (74) dies at home without promised palliative care
By Dionne Meehan THE daughter of a Newtowcunningham woman, who died days after she was told no in-home weekend palliative care was available for her after being discharged from hospital, is calling for change. Having previously beat breast cancer, Bernadette Doran (74) was given the devastating news in March that her cancer had returned and was […]
Two firearms and ammunition seized in Burnfoot
ENQUIRIES are ongoing after gardaí seized two firearms and a quantity of ammunition in Burnfoot at the weekend. This comes after gardaí conducted a planned search of a vacant property in the area on Saturday, July 27. A garda spokesperson said: “In the course of the search two firearms were recovered along with a quantity […]
Roma film aims to foster inclusivity in Donegal
A SHORT film highlighting the diverse culture, challenges and resilience of the Roma community in Ireland has been launched by the Donegal Travellers Project in Donegal. ‘Sam Rom’ meaning ‘We Are Roma’ shines a unique and intimate spotlight on Roma people from different countries who are making new lives on Arranmore Island, the east Donegal village […]
Council outlines housing plans for next two years
by Kate Heaney SOME 1,153 houses are scheduled to be built in Donegal between now and 2026. County councillors have been advised of the number of social houses planned for the county up to 2026, be it by acquisition of existing houses or through turn key purchases. Advertisement Land (s) to be purchased or already […]
Final sittings of Letterkenny Court before August recess cancelled
COURTS to be held in Letterkenny today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) have been cancelled due to the bereavement of a member of the judiciary. Anyone due to appear at these two final sittings of the courts before the August recess, should contact the courts or their solicitor.
Donegal named sixth highest in Ireland for tax refunds
By Paul McElwee NEW research into average tax rebates in Ireland has revealed that Donegal ranks sixth highest throughout the country in terms of citizens getting money back. The research, undertaken by Irish Tax Rebates, shows that Donegal residents received an average rate of €539.50 per person in 2023. Advertisement The top five sees Dublin residents receive […]
New guide will boost Donegal history and heritage groups
By Paul McElwee HISTORY and heritage groups across Donegal are being invited to access a new guide aimed at securing the future of their volunteer organisations. The resource, entitled, ‘Succession Planning: A Guide for Community Archives and Heritage Groups’ is a free guide developed by the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN), the leading organisation championing […]
Donegal has third lowest solar panel installation in country – report
By Paul McElwee DONEGAL has one of the lowest rates of solar panel installation in the country, according to a new report. Commissioned by EnergyEfficiency.ie, the report shows that Donegal properties have the third lowest number of installations per capita since the beginning of the year. Advertisement According to SEAI figures, 333 installations of solar […]