Malin Head Coast Guard said it responded to a distress call from a fishing vessel 70 miles north of Árainn Mhór last night.
Rathmullan pier to close for eight months
REFURBISHMENT works that will close Rathmullan pier for eight months could begin as soon as March. A tender document has just been published looking for a contractor to take on the overhaul of the busy marine infrastructure. It is nine months since Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue allocated €3.5 million to the revamp. Advertisement […]
Houses in Raphoe to proceed but will be delayed
Donegal County Council has confirmed the housing development in Raphoe which has been paused due to the developer going into administration will be completed. Construction of 11 homes in Meadow Hill, Raphoe paused in December as it was revealed the developer has gone into administration. The Council has confirmed the work on the estate will proceed […]
Creeslough book of condolences to be installed in the village
The book of condolences which was opened following the Creeslough tragedy is to be installed in the village. Following the explosion at the Apple Green Service Station which claimed ten lives, Books of Condolence were opened in Creeslough at St. Michael’s Church and at Creeslough Day Centre. Books of Condolences were also opened in other […]
Housing Minister to commence homeowner engagement on the draft mica regulations next week
Donegal Fianna Fáil have met this week with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien in Dublin for detailed discussions on the progress of the new Mica Scheme. The meeting discussed the importance of a prompt transition from the outgoing scheme to the new one and the need to ensure that the regulations are practical and work for […]
Picture Special: ‘Together for Creeslough’
THE Aura Centre in Letterkenny was at full capacity when a community gathered together in unison to sing, remember and reflect upon the tragedy at Creeslough – thanking all those involved in the aftermath. A pin drop could be heard, as the audience of around 1,500 people fell silent. And as the names of the ten […]
Driving licence office in Donegal will not close- RSA
THE ROAD Safety Authority (RSA) has said the ongoing review of the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS) will not lead to the closure of the Letterkenny office. The authority was responding to concerns that there are plans to halve the opening hours of the NDLS office in Letterkenny which services customers in north Donegal, west […]
Figures reveal rising cost of powering Letterkenny hospital
THE surging cost of electricity and gas has pushed Letterkenny hospital’s energy bill up by over €50,000 compared to five years ago. The HSE recently began encouraging hospitals and state-run healthcare facilities to explore ways of reducing energy consumption. Figures from the the health authority show that €735,704 was spent heating and powering Letterkenny University Hospital in 2022. The […]
Dinner lady Kathleen hangs up her ladle
A Donegal woman who has been serving dinners in a Tyrone primary school for over 40 years has decided to hang up her apron. Kathleen Moore from Ballylennon in St Johnston has been living in Sion Mills since marrying her late husband Alan in the 1960s. She has been a much loved feature of the local primary […]
Major boost for the Ray community
THE chairperson of Ray Community Group has described the go-ahead for an all new weather sports pitch and exercise track as a “major boost” for the area. Declan Meehan, who lodged the planning application, told the Donegal News it’s envisaged a contractor will be confirmed following a three to six week tender process now underway. It’s hoped construction will […]