THE extension project for the secondary school on Arranmore Island has secured approval to proceed to tender. Under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada will get an extension consisting of one classroom, one art room and two toilets. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue, confirmed the progress […]
Social houses acquired in Donegal Town
As part of its Social housing capital programme, Donegal County Council have completed the turnkey acquisition of 38 properties that are currently under construction at Oak Meadows, Drumbar, Donegal Town. The acquisition of these houses is a major investment of in excess of €7.6m in the social housing stock in the county and in particular, […]
Over 200 tested for Covid-19 a day
THERE were almost 1,500 Covid-19 tests carried out at the Letterkenny test centre last week as case numbers surge once again. The latest figures from the HSE show that on average 200 people were tested a day as testing figures have jumped by thirty per cent since the start of March at St Conal’s test […]
Children prescribed anti-depressants over 1,000 times
CHILDREN in Donegal have been prescribed anti-depressants on more than 1,000 occasions over the past ten years, according to new figures. The numbers come to light amid a scandal that has engulfed the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). A major report was published in January and to date 240 families have received apologies […]
Corncrake conservation project to be launched this week
THE launch of a major conservation project for the disappearing Corncrake will take place in Donegal on Friday. The Corncrake Life Project involves working with communities, landowners and farmers to save the elusive bird. The launch will take place in Óstán Loch Altan, Gortahork and will be attended by Minister of State at the Department […]
Time for Murphy to go to 14 – Cass
By Frank Craig Kevin Cassidy says Donegal need to offer something different in this season’s Championship and finally putting talisman Michael Murphy on the edge of the square would represent just that. Gaoth Dobhair’s three-time All-Star believes Declan Bonner will have enough physicality around the middle third by the time Armagh and April 24 rolls […]
Homeowners granted permission to demolish ‘mica’ homes
FOUR applicants in Donegal have been granted planning permission to demolish and rebuild their mica affected homes. The homeowners applied to Donegal County Council in January 2022 to have their homes demolished and a replacement dwelling built on the same site. One homeowner lodged the application for a dwelling in Monfad, Newtowncunningham on January 12 […]
Artist marks St Patrick’s Day on Donegal beach
A TALENTED artist has brought ‘silkie’ to life on a Donegal Beach for St Patrick’s Day. Artist Manuel Froelich marked St Patrick’s Day on Silver Strand beach by creating an image of the local legendary silkie coming ashore to toast Ireland’s patron saint with a drop of Silkie Irish whiskey. Silkie Irish Whiskey is distilled […]
St Patrick’s Day events around the county
AFTER a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of people across the county will turn out to support their local St Patrick’s Day parade today. Committees, schools, businesses, voluntary and community organisations have been busily organising the festivities over the last few months for what is expected to be a fantastic day and […]
Hundreds in Donegal pledge accommodation for fleeing Ukranians
OVER 300 people in Donegal have offered to house Ukranian war refugees, the Red Cross has revealed. An overwhelming outpouring of generosity has seen families and homeowners all over Ireland make space in preparation for those fleeing the horror taking place in Ukraine. The Irish Red Cross is managing a portal where people can offer […]