DONEGAL County Council is looking for a researcher to create a study pack for primary schools to celebrate the 1500th Anniversary of the birth of Colmcille. In 2020- 2021 the Council will commemorate the anniversary of Colmcille’s birth in Gartan and to mark the milestone the Archives Service is seeking a researcher to research the […]
Davy is walking the walk for two great local causes
WELL known Letterkenny man Davy Cowan is walking the highways and byways of Donegal this week to raise money for the Oncology and Neo Natal wards at Letterkenny University Hospital. Davy, who recently retired from his job in Optum Ireland, had initially planned to do a sponsored walk between Galway and Letterkenny in March. Due […]
Busy toy shops say there is no need to panic
THE threat of lockdown has resulted in shoppers flocking to toy shops to begin their Christmas shopping early. But the message from retail outlets in Letterkenny is not to panic as there is plenty of stock and even if further restrictions are imposed they will be able to operate click and collect services or online. […]
Country on verge of a mental health crisis – Dr McDaid
COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral illness, but it is not a very virulent one and we must ‘learn to live’ with this virus. That was the heartfelt message delivered this week by former Government Minister and Letterkenny GP Dr James McDaid, in a lengthy letter to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Dr McDaid said that […]
Calls for urgent action on cancer screenings
THE NUMBER of people screened for cancer in Donegal is down seventy per cent compared to last year, figures from the National Screening Service have revealed. The State’s three cancer screening programmes, BreastCheck, BowelScreen and CervicalCheck had to be suspended due to Covid-19. CervicalCheck recommenced screening at the beginning of July, BowelScreen resumed in August but […]
Gardai appeal for information on missing person
GARDAI are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 35-year-old man from Kincasslagh who has been missing since Saturday morning. Patrick O’Keefe is described as being 5’ 9” in height, of broad build, with dark brown hair and a full beard. When last seen Patrick was wearing a grey jacket and brown […]
Alarm bells ring for small firms across Donegal
THE Head of Enterprise in Donegal has said that hundreds of small companies and sole traders across the county are at risk of closing due the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Michael Tunney was speaking as it was confirmed that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Donegal continues to rise despite the county moving to […]
Gortahork artist dedicates book to father who died from Covid-19
A GORTAHORK artist is getting ready to release an illustrated book which she is dedicating to her father who sadly passed away from Covid-19. Maria Gasol is originally from Barcelona but has been living in Ireland for 16 years with her husband and two children. ‘The Zoo of Love’ is an illustrated book for adults […]
Councillors vote to maintain higher rate of property tax for 2021
COUNCILLORS have voted to maintain the higher rate of property tax that was introduced last year at a meeting in Letterkenny this afternoon. At the heated meeting in the Aura Leisure Centre councillors backed the recommendation of the Acting Chief Executive Officer, John McLaughlin to again vary the rate of Local Property Tax (LPT) by […]