THE Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has awarded funding to three organisations in Donegal. This essential funding will empower a wide array of programmes that provide vital services and strengthen communities. The Donegal recipients of this year’s Heart of the Community Fund include Spraoi agus Spórt Family Centre Ltd, Liquid Therapy and Bluestack Special Needs […]
Liam McBride is top of his class!
Primary Education graduate, Liam McBride, from Cranford, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Liam was honoured with An Duais Ghaeilge Gael Linn – the Gael Linn Irish prize, […]
Funeral takes place of former County Manager, Michael McLoone
THE funeral took place yesterday in his native Ballyshannon of the former County Manager of Donegal County Council, Michael McLoone. Mr McLoone, who was also a highly decorated former Donegal GAA footballer, died on Sunday morning in Ballyshannon Community Hospital. His passing has been met with deep sadness among his many former colleagues within Donegal […]
Collision prompts calls for enhanced safety measures at Oldtown junction
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DONEGAL County Council has come in for strong criticism after a pedestrian was struck by a car in the Oldtown area of Letterkenny on Monday evening. Local resident Mary T Sweeney, who chaired a public meeting in the area in September, previously raised concerns regarding traffic and congestion in that part of the town. Speaking to the […]
‘A great mind has left the stage’
RENOWNED election analyst and pollster Seán Donnelly was laid to rest in Letterkenny on Friday following his sad passing last week. Mr Donnelly of Milltown, Dublin 6 and formerly of Cathedral Place, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, November 26. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny […]
‘Commercial rates hike will burden local businesses’ – Chamber
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LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce has written to Donegal County Council voicing concern that the proposed hike in commercial rates would place an additional burden on enterprises that are the backbone of the local economy. CEO of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Toni Forrester, sent the correspondence on behalf of members yesterday, on the eve of Donegal County Council’s […]
‘Garda taser plan is a band-aid plaster move’
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THE chairman of the newly formed Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in Donegal has accused the minister for justice of using a ‘band-aid plaster approach’ to addressing criminality. Councillor Gerry McMonagle was speaking to the Donegal News this week as it was learned more than 100 gardaí are to get tasers in a pilot project. […]
Minister O’Brien announces €700,000 funding boost for Donegal Airport
MINISTER for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced that €700,000 in Exchequer funding is being allocated to Donegal Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021–2025. The funding forms part of a €4 million package shared between eligible regional airports, including Ireland West and Kerry. Minister O’Brien said: “I am pleased to announce €4 million in operational […]
Weather: Dry and bright day ahead with sunny spells
TODAY will be dry and bright with sunny spells and isolated showers after cloud and any lingering rain in the northeast clears early. Conditions will become cloudier in the evening, with scattered showers turning heavy at time with the chance of hail. Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees. Advertisement Tonight, showers will continue in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, December 4
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Dan Cunningham, Killybegs Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London and Manorcunningham Advertisement Patrick (Pat) Deehan, Carraig Airt Connell McDevitt, Portnoo James O’Donnell, Annagry Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey Liam Gallagher, Bruckless Michael McBride, Fanad Alan James Moore, Letterkenny Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe Eileen Lynch, Buncrana Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran […]