By Dionne Meehan THE Special Needs Parents Network in Donegal has recently launched a new website to provide information and support to those with a disability and their family members in the county. Their website www.snpndonegal.com, has information on benefits and entitlements, education and schools and on SNPNs advocacy efforts for better disability services in […]
Shock and hurt after headstones damaged in Raphoe
by Louise Doyle THE Dean of St Eunan’s Cathedral in Raphoe has told of her shock and distress after headstones were yet again smashed in the graveyard – the second time in a matter of months. Two headstones were smashed and another was knocked over in the incident of criminal damage, which occurred sometime between Thursday, April 18 at 6.15pm […]
Tireless 100% redress campaigner shares final moments in his home
By Louise Doyle TIRELESS 100 per cent redress campaigner Paddy Diver has shared the last moments in his family home in a poignant post online. In a video he posted on social media this week, Mr Diver took viewers on a tour of the rooms in his family home, which he has been been forced to close […]
New licensing system would help us get more taxis at night – Letterkenny taxi driver
By Kate Heaney THE number of taxis in Donegal declined between 2019 and last year however, there has been a fractional increase in taxi numbers in the county since the start of the year. The figures were revealed following a parliamentary question tabled by Independent TD Carol Nolan. Advertisement Her assertion is that the dramatic […]
New ICT system at LUH to ease patients’ experience
by Louise Doyle A NEW ICT system in Letterekenny University Hospital aimed at improving patients’ experience is to be rolled out within weeks. The system, called Integrated Patient Management System (IPMS) will see a joined up approach with other health services in the region, and will also allow for better clinical decision making. Advertisement A […]
Council announces details of road closures in Letterkenny
MOTORISTS are being advised of a number of road closures across Letterkenny in the coming weeks. The L-1054 Lismonaghan Road, the L-1094 Cullion Road and the L-114 Drumany Road in Letterkenny will be closed from May 27 to May 31, and again June 4 and June 5. The roads will not be closed simultaneously, and there will […]
COMMENT: Time to do something about overfilled bins in our towns and villages
By Sabrina Sweeney The sight of cans, bottles and plastic bags full of waste dumped in fields and along country verges is an ongoing problem in Donegal. It’s not just recreational rubbish; big items such as microwaves, toasters and mattresses can often be seen strewn over the beautiful landscape. Advertisement Even at the Bring Bank […]
Big interest in first Darkness into Light in Burtonport
BURTONPORT will host its first ever Darkness into Light this May and some 100 people have already registered to take part. The local event takes place on Saturday, May 11 starting at 4.15 am at the Burtonport Community Centre. Organiser Aoife McGarvey explained to the Donegal News this week that there used to be a […]
Improvement works swing into action at pier
WORK has now commenced in earnest for the €4.6 million refurbishment of Rathmullan Pier with contractors, Donegal County Council and the local community group working together to ensure minimal disruption for visitors and locals in the seaside village. This week boats tied up to the pontoon, which connects to the pier, were lifted out of […]
Donegal man selected for Palmer Cup in Lahinch
DONEGAL man Ryan Griffin will tee it up at this summer’s Arnold Palmer Cup at Lahinch. Set to take place from July 5 to July 7, Griffin (Maynooth & Rosappena) will be joining Max Kennedy (Louisville & Royal Dublin), Kate Lanigan (Maynooth & Hermitage) and Sara Byrne (Miami & Douglas), meaning Ireland along with Spain […]