By Louise Doyle MEASURES taken to slow traffic in Dunkineely in the wake of a near miss after a group of parents and children narrowly avoided being struck by a speeding truck outside the school are not enough. The truck reportedly drove through five warning signs and narrowly missed colliding with pedestrians on the crossing outside […]
Donegal farmer takes holistic approach
BY DIONNE MEEHAN WITH input costs constantly on the rise a Donegal farmer has decided to take matters into his own hands by making the decision to run his farm 100 per cent chemical free. Cathal Mooney, who is the founder of Heather Hill Farm operates his farm on 10 acres of land based in Dunkineely. […]
Permanent GP set to start in Dunkineely on Monday
THE HSE has confirmed that a permanent GP has been recruited for Dunkineely. Dr Janinda Muhandiramge will take up the role from Monday, January 30th. Advertisement The surgery had been without a GP since November, with people having to attend Glenties for appointments. In the interim, Dr Charles McManus was providing cover for GMS […]
Recruitment issues leads to closure of well established GP surgery
THE removal of Dunkineely’s GP surgery has been branded as a “hammerblow” to the community. The well-established surgery is to close today, leaving the area with no GP service. Instead, people will have to travel to Glenties to attend appointments with their GP. The news emerged on Friday when Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Deputy Pearse […]
Naomh Ultan again query registrations as Killybegs issue response
FOR the fourth month in succession, Naomh Ultan brought to county committee’s attention allegations that some forty-nine children residing in the parish of Killaghtee – their club’s catchment area – are registered with St Naul’s and Killybegs.
Naomh Ultan delegate claims: ’49 players from our area registered with other clubs’
A THREE-PERSON sub committee has been appointed to investigate allegations that 49 players from the Naomh Ultan club’s parish are registered with neighbouring clubs – amid claims that the Dunkineely-based club could ‘fold’ if action isn’t forthcoming.
Naomh Ultan delegate: Neighbouring clubs are registering and playing ‘illegal’ players
NAOMH Ultan’s Terence McGinley has claimed that up to thirty players from his club’s area are ‘registered and playing illegally’ with neighbouring clubs.
Well-known trad group Mórga to play McIntyre’s in Dunkineely
THIS Saturday night, February 22, sees a return to the hugely successful concerts in McIntyre’s Bar, Dunkineely with the widely anticipated arrival of Irish traditional music sensation Mórga.
Donegal GAA mourns former player Brian Cotter and journalist Owen McCann
Donegal GAA is in mourning following the deaths of former player Brian Cotter and legendary author Owen McCann