By Róise Collins FRUSTRATION is continuing to grow regarding the lack of progress on the new water treatment plant in Falcarragh. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Michael McClafferty said these delays, which could last years, will continue until a foreshore license is granted. Advertisement The independent Councillor claimed that the delays, which have now […]
Funeral of retired Kilmacrennan Parish Priest to take place today
THERE was sadness across Donegal following the passing of Very Reverend, Father Michael Conaghan at the weekend. Fr Conaghan passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny on Saturday. Born in 1935, he received his primary education in Castlederg National School and his secondary education in St Columb’s College, Derry. Advertisement He studied for the […]
Works start on Falcarragh Community Hospital
ESSENTIAL renovation works at Falcarragh Community Hospital are expected to be fully completed by the end of next year. The HSE Estates Department has advised that the initial phase of works are due to finish by the first quarter (January to March) of 2024, with the overall project expected to be completed by Quarter 4 of […]
Donegal photographer speaks out on mental health struggles
By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL photographer who is set to promote the county in America has told how his dog Iggy helped save his life. James O’Donnell from Falcarragh is well known throughout the county for his stunning images with his two dogs, Iggy and Frida. Advertisement This week, Iggy and Frida hit 50,000 followers on social […]
Leading home care provider to host recruitment days
ONE OF Ireland’s leading providers of home care services is hosting recruitment days in Letterkenny and Falcarragh. With a mission to recruit 1,000 new professional caregivers, local events are part of a national drive and will take place over four days next week. Open Days will take place in Riverfront House, Second Floor, Pearse Road, […]
Prestigious architectural award for talented Falcarragh woman
A FALCARRAGH born architect has won a prestigious architectural award in Sussex for an innovative restoration and extensions to a pair of heritage cottages which are now a single home. Brid Carr developed her interest in heritage buildings while working her first job at Glenveagh National Park and The Glebe Gallery, gaining a love […]
‘Lack of electric vehicle chargers discouraging visitors’
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY THE owners of a Donegal holiday home say the lack of electric vehicle charging stations around the county is keeping some potential holiday-makers from visiting the county. Brian and Siobhan Gilfedder own the Mountain View holiday home in Falcarragh which they rent out as a holiday cottage. Advertisement The couple recently installed […]
North Donegal householders urged to avail free e-waste and battery recycling events
North Donegal householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Donegal County Council, kick off on Tuesday, April 4 at Dennis McCallion’s Yard, opposite […]
Pringle asks why Government sits on ‘rainy-day fund’ when school construction is put on hold
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has slammed Government for putting on hold long-awaited school construction projects, particularly in light of billions of euros in its “rainy day fund”. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal town, a project that was shovel-ready, is one of 58 school building projects across the country – including more than […]
From Texas to Falcarragh to work with young musicians
A Belfast-based singer and musician who’s featured as ‘Hot for 2023’ in ‘Hot Press’ is lined up to work with up-and-coming young Donegal musicians on Saturday. Cheylene Murphy, one half of art-pop duo Beauty Sleep, is working as a mentor at the PCC Soundwaves II day in PCC An Fál Carrach. Last year Beauty Sleep […]