By Dionne Meehan RATHMULLAN Pier will re-open to the public tomorrow after a 10-month closure to facilitate significant refurbishment works. The €4.6 million refurbishment works, which were carried out by Mayo Construction Company, Cunningham Civil and Marine, began last April. Advertisement Confirming the news earlier this week, Donegal County Councillor Pauric McGarvey said he is delighted to […]
Seven days in a shed for Donegal Hospice
By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY man Gary Ramsey is making the final preparations for his seven-day stint living in a shed in the town’s Market Square in aid of the Donegal Hospice, which starts tomorrow. Gary will spend 168 hours inside a 10×8 foot shed, which will be humbly decorated with little more than an inflatable […]
Planning permission sought for new drive-thru in Letterkenny
PLANNING permission is to be lodged for the construction of a drive-thru restaurant on the Port Road in Letterkenny. The proposed development will consist of the demolition of a two-storey dwelling and a single-storey commercial unit in the area. In its place, applicant PJ McDermott hopes to build a single-storey drive-thru restaurant with an associated corral […]
Very Rev Laverty remembered for leading a faith filled life
By Dionne Meehan VERY Rev Dean Austin Laverty has been remembered for his extraordinary faithful and faith filled service to the Diocese of Raphoe. Dean Laverty, former president of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny, and former parish priest of Ardara, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 15. Advertisement Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday in the […]
Creeslough families to challenge planning permission decision
FAMILIES affected by the Creeslough tragedy are preparing to contest Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the site of the explosion. The owners of the site, which has been cordoned off since the tragedy which claimed 10 lives on October 7, 2022 as investigations continue into the exact cause […]
Cancer advocate warns LUH must be upgraded
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL cancer advocate has warned Letterkenny University Hospital must be upgraded in the wake of a damning report, revealing that Ireland has the second-highest rate of new diagnoses in the European Union. LUH is currently a Model 3 hospital, but Betty Holmes insists it must be advanced to a Model 4 […]
Weather: Damp and blustery start to the day
THERE will be a damp and blustery start this morning. Sunny spells and scattered showers will quickly follow for the remainder of the morning and through the afternoon. The showers will become less frequent by evening with mostly dry weather expected by then. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in fresh and gusty […]
Planning granted to redevelop site of Creeslough tragedy
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a new filling station and shop on the site of the Creeslough explosion where 10 people lost their lives in 2022. Donegal County Council made the decision yesterday despite dozens of objections from bereaved families criticising the plans. The application is for the demolition of the […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, February 20
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: George Gallagher, Inver Cathal Molloy, Glenties Advertisement Stephanie Greene, Ballyshannon Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny Joseph (Josie victor) Boyle, Portnoo Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester George Gallagher, Inver The death has occurred of George Gallagher, Fanaghan, Inver. Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his […]
Donegal Women’s Centre celebrates 35 years of service
DONEGAL Women’s Centre is celebrating 35 years of unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women in Donegal. Established by a dedicated group of volunteers, the centre was born out of a vision to create a safe, supportive space for women, a place for women, run by women. Over the past 35 years, it has […]