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 […]
Donegal landlords face €15,000 fine if not registered
THE Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Donegal County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies in the county. CSO figures suggest that 9.2 per cent of tenancies in Donegal that should be registered with the RTB have not been, and the county is one of seven which are […]
Donegal events to celebrate the power of reading
LIBRARIES throughout Donegal are taking part in Ireland Reads, a campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Saturday, February 22. Irish libraries have teamed up with publishers, booksellers, authors, and others for the campaign, which is part of the government’s Healthy Ireland […]
Garda recruitment events being held in Donegal today
Garda recruitment events are being held in Donegal today. They are being organised to give people an opportunity to find how what is involved in a career with the gardai. There will be an information event at the Central Library in Letterkenny today between 3pm and 5pm. Advertisement Another information event will be held at […]
Weather: Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain
Today will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain at first. Rain will clear northwards through the morning with sunny spells developing. However, thicker cloud and showery outbreaks of rain will develop in the afternoon accompanied by fresh and gusty winds. Advertisement Highs of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, there will be showery outbreaks of rain […]