Caolagh Grimes delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear FEBRUARY 8, 1975 Gweedore sisters on Manchester bomb charges Two Gweedore-born sisters were accused in Manchester crown Court on Monday of helping to make bombs which were planted in the city centre shops in Manchester. A total of nine incidents involving […]
Councillor wants speed issues addressed in Letterkenny estates
A COUNCILLOR has told of how residents of Letterkenny housing estates are being plagued by incidents of speeding. Councillor Tómas Seán Devine said Willowbrook and the Elms residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the issue. The 100% Redress councillor will table a motion at the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting tomorrow calling for the installation of […]
Home heating oil theft in Ballybofey
RESIDENTS of a Ballybofey housing estate are being urged to report any suspicious activity following the theft of home heating oil. The move comes after gardaí received a report from a resident of Blue Cedars in relation to the theft of home heating oil from their tank. The theft is believed to have occurred between […]
A number of Donegal roads to be gritted at 7pm
All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 7PM on Sun. 09/02. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta […]
Launch of Donegal’s €7.6 million Peaceplus Action Plan
Donegal County Council and PEACEPLUS Partnership Committee have officially launched the Donegal Co-designed Local Community PEACEPLUS Action Plan, with €7,635,396.00 in funding secured to deliver 32 peacebuilding projects over the next two years. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Donegal’s Plan was developed utilising a […]
FRESH TAKE: Will speed limit changes address the problems of road safety?
By Sabrina Sweeney IF you’ve been out on any local roads in rural parts of the county this past week it’s likely you’ve noticed work being carried out on speed limit signs. It’s all part of the preparation for new speed limit rules, the first phase of which came into effect on Friday. The […]
Chamber and Tidy Towns to host tree-planting initiative at Sentry Hill
LETTERKENNY Chamber and Letterkenny Tidy Towns are joining forces for a special tree-planting initiative later this month. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the town’s Chamber of Commerce, the two organisations are planting trees and are inviting individuals and businesses to partake in the initiative by sponsoring the newly-planted saplings. The event at Sentry […]
Life of Hugh McLean celebrated at Letterkenny Memories event
Letterkenny Memories hosted a special event at the Station House Hotel last week where they celebrated the memory of the much-loved Hugh McLean. The talented musician passed away this time last year and his friends and many of his former colleagues from the world of entertainment enjoyed a wonderful night of song and memories. Hugh’s […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, February 8
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Charlie Kearns, Raphoe Odhrán O’Donnell, Churchill Advertisement John Cannon, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny Rosha (Winnie) Ferry, Annagry Eunan Colhoun, Lifford Michael Toomey, Leitrim and Rathmullan Eamonn Doherty, Convoy Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan Mary Ward, Ballintra Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille Charlie Kearns, Raphoe The peaceful death has occurred in the […]
Councillors off to Germany for St Patrick’s Day
THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council will be jetting to Germany to take part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the town of Rudolstadt. Cllr Gerry McMonagle will be joined by Cllr Donal Coyle, who has been nominated to attend as well, in place of Cllr Ciaran Brogan, the Leas-Cathaoirleach, who has prior commitments. […]