THREE projects in Donegal will benefit from a funding allocation of almost €75,000 through the Leader programme. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh made the announcement this morning revealing that Red Hugh’s CLG, Downstrands Family Resource Centre and Drumhome Heritage Society have secured about €25,000 each in the latest round of the scheme. Minister […]
Strong creative and digital economy form new plan
“A plan like this provides a structure and it is now about engagement. Whoever engages most will benefit most.”
Power outage caused by fault at Letterkenny substation
THE MAJOR power outage across north Donegal earlier today was caused by a fault at the ESB’s substation in Letterkenny. A Spokesperson for the ESB said: “ESB Networks can confirm that up to 40,000 customers in and around the Milford area were impacted by a power outage at 12.15pm on Friday 6 September. ESB Networks […]
Green Light for Major Extension of Glenswilly NS
GLENSWILLY National School has been given the green light for their long-awaited extension, it has been announced today. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh has announced that the school has received approval to tender for the contractor to redevelop the school and build five new classrooms. “It is an honour to be the Minister […]
€200,000 in funding for safety measures and play areas
TWO schools and three development associations in Donegal are set to receive funding of almost €200,000 for safety measures and community play areas. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD (FG) announced today that works will be undertaken to improve road safety, parking, lighting and footpaths around two schools and for development associations. “Almost […]
Campaign against Mercosur trade deal intensifies
Sponsored content by GUE/NGL and Sinn Féin Campaign against Mercosur trade deal intensifies as Carthy announces Letterkenny public meeting details The campaign against the controversial EU-Mercosur trade deal is due to intensify as Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, has announced that he will be hosting a series of public information meetings on the subject including […]
Fivefold increase in homeless B&B costs
THERE has been a fivefold increase in the amount spent on emergency B&B accommodation by Donegal County Council in the last year. Figures obtained by the Donegal News from the Local Authority reveal that they spent €68,972 on B&B accommodation for the homeless last year. This is an increase from €12,000 spent in 2017. So […]
Fire service tackle blaze on farmland
THE Fire Service was called to the scene of a fire in Lifford this afternoon which broke out in a hay shed on farmland. A Spokesperson for the Gardai said: “It would appear that a fire broke out in a hay shed on farmland at Drumbuoy, Lifford. The alarm was raised at approximately 1pm. Fire […]
‘Books over Borders’ – Donegal to feature on Newstalk
“People are the same no matter what side of a border you’re on”.
Call for review of similar cases after sister’s death
A HOSPITAL consultant whose sister passed away following a delayed cancer diagnosis at Letterkenny University Hospital is calling for a review of similar cases. Margaret MacMahon, who grew up in Letterkenny but is now living in Bristol, has spent the last two and a half years fighting for acknowledgement that there were serious failings in […]