A total of 22,953 people in Donegal will be able to benefit from the extension to the Free Travel Scheme for the over-70s. As of this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel Public Services Card can have another person, aged 16 or older, travel with them for free on all public and […]
Dillons Hotel joins Tourism Ireland at important travel fair in Paris
A LETTERKENNY hotel has joined Tourism Ireland at an important travel fair in Paris. Tourism Ireland is bringing Ireland to Paris this week at IFTM Top Resa, one of the leading travel and tourism shows in France. Joined by 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Dillons Hotel – Tourism Ireland is highlighting the diversity of […]
Lots to see and do at the Ploughing Championships
by Mia Regan A RECORD-breaking number of people attended the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Offaly, earlier this month, with Europe’s largest agricultural event attracted 225,000 visitors. “This year, there were plenty of familiar faces and well-known brands everywhere. Advertisement “For those who aren’t too big into machinery and livestock, there was enough food, fashion and events for […]
Weather: Dull day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle
TODAY will be a dull day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle, mist and hill fog. The rain will turn more persistent this evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be cloudy with mist and hill fog. Wet at first with widespread rain but the rain will move northwards, becoming lighter […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, September 30
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Nora O’Reilly, Westmeath and Rathmullan Gerald Moore, Carrigans Advertisement Owen (Owney) McGoldrick, Pettigo Phillip Brogan, Letterkenny George Hayes, Quigley’s Point Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs Sr Kathleen Gallagher, Falcarragh Nora O’Reilly, Westmeath and Rathmullan The death has occurred of Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt), Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Rathmullan. […]
Investigation file on Creeslough explosion sent to DPP
THE investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough continues to be led by local gardaí in Donegal Division supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU). As the third anniversary of this fatal […]
Donegal Courthouse not being used due to safety concern
COURT users are being advised that from Wednesday all court sittings scheduled for Donegal Courthouse will take place in Ballyshannon Courthouse. The Courts Service have recently been advised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that due to health and safety concerns with Donegal Courthouse, it is no longer safe for public use. The OPW have […]
Maple Group’s charity fundraiser a wonderful success
THE Donegal owned and operated Maple Group has proudly announced the success of its recent charity drive which has raised an incredible €3,000 in aid of Cancer Care West Donegal. The funds were officially presented last week to the charity at a special in store event. “We are absolutely thrilled with the response to this […]
Council meeting adjourned after Creeslough families speak out
TODAY’S Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned after families of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy hit out at council officials. They attended this morning’s meeting with local councillor Tomás Sean Devine, who is calling on the council to purchase the Creeslough explosion site as we approach the third anniversary of the […]
Council meeting to discuss Letterkenny man’s housing issue
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A LETTERKENNY councillor is urging Donegal County Council to do more to address the housing needs of people with disabilities. The issue was raised at Friday’s Special Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. Cllr Tomás Sean Devine said he was left disgusted after news emerged last week that Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher finds himself homeless. […]