STAFF at Donegal’s last remaining Ulster Bank are preparing to closed its doors for the final time today. Behind the drawn blind at the teller’s desk is a shelf filled with cards from customers, sharing their sincerest of sympathy and good wishes. One card reads, “You are more than just a building on the corner”. […]
Gorse fire warning in Donegal extended
The Council is also urging landowners and members of the public not to engage in activities that could cause wildfires.
Uisce Éireann introduces new brand identity
Uisce Éireann is the new name for Irish Water, Ireland’s public water authority dedicated to helping communities to thrive by delivering water services for Ireland. The name change came into effect in January, in line with the provisions of the Water Services Amendment Act 2022 which confirmed Uisce Éireann as the standalone publicly-owned utility with […]
Moves to ease pressures on Oncology clinic
SAOLTA’S Chief Operations Officer has said she acknowledges the impact the current significant capacity deficit in the Haematology Oncology Day Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is having on patients. Ann Cosgrove said the deficiency has resulted from a combination of a reduction in treatment chair capacity from 13 to 11 in order to maintain social distancing in the context of […]
Shortage of substitute teachers causing ‘major disruption’
A “massive shortage” of substitute teachers is causing disruptions in classrooms across the county, says a Donegal teacher’s union representative. Delegates who attended The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) Congress have demanded full substitute teacher coverage for all approved teacher absences. This includes family illness leave, self-certified sick leave and course days. “The motion we passed […]
Teacher conference hears of devastating impact of mica
TWO Donegal teachers received a standing ovation at a national teacher’s union conference for their moving speech which outlined the devastating impact of living with mica. Siobhán McCullagh and Áine Gallagher are both teachers at Crana College in Buncrana. Together they told the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) conference about how both students and staff […]
Business owners invited back to school for a day
BUSINESS owners and employers are being invited back to school for a day as part of a unique project organised by Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. It’s hoped ‘Let’s Head Back to School For a Day’ will allow the school to build better links with local businesses. And it will give members of the business community […]
New Glenveagh car park a timely boost ahead of tourist season
A new area of parking which has created 60 extra spaces for vehicles has opened at Glenveagh National Park. The new development is a fantastic addition to the centre and will help address parking problems that in recent years had become a major issue at the facility. Indeed in some of the busiest times at […]
New campaign encourages people to enjoy a taste of home
LOCAL people are being encouraged to explore the beauty of Derry and Donegal as part of a newly launched cross-border tourism campaign. The Best of the North West campaign showcases the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit […]
Road works set to take place on the New Mills Road
ROAD works are set to take place on the New Mills Road (L-1044-3) in the townland of Crievesmith from Monday, April 24 to April 25. Traffic control will be in operation with local access only. Traffic restriction will be in place between the Crieve road junction (L-5104-1 / L-1044-3) and the Bomany junction (L-1034-1 / […]