By Diarmaid Doherty A call has been made for speed vans to operate at night time in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents and collisions on the county’s roads. Donegal councillor Michael McMahon has claimed that statistics now indicate a growing number of accidents between 12 midnight and 6 o’clock in […]
‘Unforgettable’ experience for Jessica at Junior Eurovision
by Louise Doyle THE mother of Lifford singer Jessica McKean has spoken of her pride in her daughter after she proudly represented Ireland at the Junior Eurovision finals in Nice at the weekend. The talented 10-year-old gave a mesmerising performance of ‘Aisling’ in front of a live television audience of millions on Sunday night, but sadly it […]
Major boost for Lifford
By Diarmaid Doherty PLANS for the development of a new community hospital in Lifford have received a major boost with the news that work on the introduction of necessary infrastructure at a green field site is to commence. Donegal County Council has been in negotiations with the HSE over the possibility of developing a new […]
Tessie turns 100
Special wishes are extended to Tessie McGettigan from Braide, Lifford, who celebrated her 100th birthday recently. Tessie is a much-loved neighbour and friend to many and her home was a busy place on her birthday as so many people wanted to call and offer their congratulations on her big day. Born on November 7,1923, Tessie’s […]
Hundreds turn out to celebrate Red Hugh’s birthday
by Kate Heaney HUNDREDS of people turned out to mark the 451st birthday of Donegal’s last great chieftain, Red Hugh O’Donnell at the weekend. Visiting his former home in Mongalvin Castle and enjoying craic agus ceol, those in attendance also heard lectures on the historic importance of the O’Donnell family through time. Advertisement Organiser Eddie […]
Plans lodged for old post office in Lifford
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council to develop office accommodation at the site of the old post office in Lifford. Ainsford Limited lodged the application for the change of use of the ground floor of the former post office building into open plan office accommodation including a canteen and toilets. The application also […]
Lifford coffee morning to support people with disabilities
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning to support independence for people with disabilities across Donegal will take place in Lifford today. The event, called ‘a cup of care’, is being hosted by RehabCare Donegal which supports more than 800 people across the region. Funds raised will support the organisation’s mission of enabling individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives […]
‘It’s life-changing’, says Junior Eurovision song contest winner
by Louise Doyle “This is the best thing that has ever happened to me, it is life-changing”. Those were the heartfelt words of Lifford girl, Jessica McKean, who was chosen by public vote during the final of TG4’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday to represent Ireland in France next month, having wowed audiences with her rendition of […]
Lifford girl is finalist in Junior Eurovision 2023 this weekend
by Louise Doyle THE mother of a Lifford girl who is a finalist in Junior Eurovision 2023 has spoken of her pride in her daughter. Jessica McKean (10) is one three finalists hoping to fly the flag to represent Ireland in France on November 26. Advertisement But, just one more hurdle stands in Jessica’s way of performing in […]
Councils jointly seek PEACEPLUS funding for Riverine Cross Border Community Park
Donegal County Council as Lead Partner and Derry City & Strabane District Council as Project Partner have prioritised the submission of a funding application for consideration under the PEACEPLUS Programme for the delivery of the Riverine Community Park Project. The application was made under Investment Area 1.4 Re-Imaging Communities, which is a programme of transformative […]