THE design of the four-lane road into Letterkenny and its lack of room for emergency services came in for discussion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting – the last before the June 7 local elections. Cathaoirleach Kevin Bradley called on the council to engage with the council’s roads section with a view to introducing an emergency escape […]
Concerns over street drinking in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have been raised about increasing incidents of people drinking on the streets of Letterkenny. Gardaí in Letterkenny have stressed that there is bye law in place prohibiting people from drinking on the streets. They have called on anyone who witnesses such incidents to contact them. Advertisement It comes amid mounting concerns […]
Creeslough development plan would ‘retraumatise’ many – expert warns
BY JEROME HUGHES AWARD-WINNING Donegal psychotherapist Liam Cannon has lodged an objection with Donegal County Council concerning a proposal to redevelop the October 2022 Creeslough tragedy site, claiming he feels compelled to do so. So far, there have been 15 separate planning objections lodged with Donegal County Council relating to plans to rebuild commercial premises […]
Vintners’ AGM and Gala Ball held in Ballybofey
THE Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) held their annual General Meeting (AGM) in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey on Tuesday followed by a Gala Ball. The President of the VFI John Clendennen, welcomed delegates to the county and addressed issues facing the pub trade which is going through a changing market. He spoke of items including insurance […]
Minister McConalogue and Bulgarian Ambassador mark European Week at St Columba’s College
DONEGAL minister, Charlie McConalogue, and Bulgarian Ambassador to Ireland, Vanya Andreeva-Malakova, visited St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar on Friday as part of the European Week Outreach Programme. The initiative, now in its third year, is coordinated by the Department of Foreign Affairs. In his address to students at the Twin Towns school, Minister McConalogue explained […]
Calling all Donegal singletons, applications for First Dates Ireland are now open!
Are you tired of life in the friendzone? Too many frogs and not enough princes? Sick of apps that promise matchmaking and end up heartbreaking? Well, listen up all you Romeos and Juliets. That sound you hear might just be the music of love! Advertisement Ireland’s number one dating show is back with a bang […]
Clannad to receive Freedom of Donegal at council reception
THE internationally renowned, award winning group Clannad will receive the Freedom of Donegal at a special reception given by Donegal County Council tomorrow at 3 pm. They will be presented with a County Badge and Scroll by Cathaoirleach Cllr Martin Harley. During the reception, CEO John McLaughlin will speak about the award while tributes will be also […]
Investigations are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a child was hit by a car in Donegal Town. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of road traffic collision between a pedestrian and car on Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, today, Wednesday, May 15. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm. Advertisement A child has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital […]
Letterkenny University Hospital warns of possible delays this weekend
LETTERKENNY University Hospital has warned of possible delays this weekend as “necessary upgrades” are carried out to the ICT system that manages patient activity in the hospital. This upgrade will improve links with LUH and other hospitals and community services in the region. “It is expected that some delays will arise for patients at our […]
Major research project looking at needs of families
Donegal Youth Service has launched a major research project looking at the needs of children and young people and their families in Donegal.