AFTER 20 years at the heart of the community, Maple Milford has today closed its doors for the final time. The owners say the decision to close was not made lightly. They say that for two decades, Maple Milford has been more than a shop, it has been a community hub, a place of connection, […]
Milford community invited to help shape the future of local events
MILFORD and District Resource Centre (MDRC) is inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to play an active role in shaping the town’s event calendar by joining a brand-new Community Events Committee. The committee’s first meeting will be held at MDRC on Monday, October 13 at 7pm, and anyone interested in supporting or organising community […]
Garda recruitment event to take place in Milford today
The latest Garda recruitment competition is still live. A Garda recruitment information event will be held today in Lidl in Milford from 1pm to 4pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Everybody is welcome to come along to have a chat and to get information. “We have held a number of recruitment information events recently and we […]
Much-needed Milford footpath plans receive support
COUNCILLORS have given the seal of approval for a much-needed footpath to be constructed from beside the Mulroy Woods Hotel to Lidl in Milford. The 600 metres stretch is used frequently by pedestrians along what is a very busy road, and concern has been expressed about the dangers associated with the current situation where no footpath […]
Mulroy College celebrates opening of new STEM lab and Makerspace
A brand-new STEM Lab and Makerspace has been opened by Mulroy College in Milford. The provision of the state-of-the-art facility, designed to inspire creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), was made possible through the generous support of Mowi Ireland. The school also launched a brand new website, https://mulroycollege.ie/, at […]
Two hospitalised following three-vehicle collision in Milford
TWO people were hospitalised following a three-vehicle collision in Milford yesterday. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the R245 in Milford at approximately 5.30pm yesterday evening. A garda spokesperson said: “A woman aged in her 40s and a female juvenile were conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life […]
Uisce Éireann extends Water Conservation Order until October
UISCE Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order will now remain in effect for an additional four weeks, until Monday, October 13. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of […]
Councillors were not told of plans to cut down oak tree
A senior council official has confirmed that none of the councillors on Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council knew in advance that a 90-year-old oak tree in the town was to be cut down. Controversy erupted last year when it emerged that the local authority intended to cut down the Sessile Oak tree as part of its […]
Power outage leaves over 560 customers without supply in Kilmacrennan
OVER 560 customers are without power in the Kilmacrennan and Milford area this afternoon. Homes and businesses were without power earlier on Sunday and while it returned for a short time for some customers, it went out again. Currently there are 558 customers without supply. The ESB has apologised for the loss of supply and […]
Photo special: New first years at Mulroy College, Milford
It’s a busy week for primary and secondary schools across Donegal with pupils returning for the new school year. Many pupils are making the move from primary to secondary education – a new chapter in their young lives. Photographer Clive Wasson was at Mulroy College in Milford to photograph the new first years who started […]