By Róise Collins A group of business owners in the Twin Towns have joined forces to strengthen their collective voice against the challenges facing their sector. The united businesses have together formed a new branch of the main Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce called Stronger Together. Advertisement Local business woman Tracey Alexander, who together […]
Rents rise by almost twenty per cent over the last year
By Róise Collins A new report form the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has highlighted that Donegal recorded the second highest yearly growth in the standardised average rent for new tenancies in the county. The report recorded an increase of close to 20 per cent in the last year. Advertisement In the final quarter of 2022 […]
Finn Harps look to go into mid-season break on a high
FINN Harps goalkeeper Tim Hiemer hopes to go into the mid-season break on a high as they take on Longford Town on Friday night. The Harps ended the second round of fixtures and the halfway mark of the season with a 6-0 loss to Galway United on Bank Holiday Monday but will want to bounce […]
One way system in Stranorlar
A ONE-WAY system will be in place in Stranorlar over the next five to six weeks in order to accommodate upgrade works to the town’s sewer network. Ward & Burke will be operating the one-way system between McClay’s Corner and Railway Road as they carry out works on Stranorlar Main St., between Railway Road and […]
Ballybofey and Stranorlar Community Meeting
Ballybofey and Stranorlar Community Meeting will take place tonight, Monday, April 17 at 8pm in the Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey. In attendance will be Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, Senator Niall Blaney and Cllr. Patrick McGowan. Topics discussed on the night will include URDF redevelopment of town centre update, Ten T […]
Protest held in Stranorlar over delayed school projects
FRUSTRATED students and teachers from Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, Donegal Town gathered outside of Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar as Minister for Education Norma Foley arrived for the schools official opening. The protest is in response to the government decision to pause funding for school construction projects across the country. Across the country 58 school projects going […]
Education Minister Norma Foley given warm welcome in Creeslough
Education Minister Norma Foley has received a warm welcome from the excited pupils and staff of Scoil Mhuire, Creeslough. Minister Foley is in the county today to officially open a new state of the art school at Scoil Mhuire B&C, Stranorlar and a modern extension at Scoil Mhuire Creeslough. Advertisement Creeslough was her […]
Donegal County Council launch Social Inclusion week
DONEGAL County Council are set to launch Social Inclusion Week at An Grianan Theatre, on Saturday, March 25 at 1.30pm. A festival of colour will follow the launch which will be hosted by the Letterkenny Indian Community. This Colour Festival will be a family event for everyone where you will make unforgettable memories. Advertisement Social […]
Concerns over ‘near misses’ at new pedestrian crossings
CONCERNS have been raised following a number of ‘near misses’ at newly installed crossings in Ballybofey. The High Visibility Crossings were installed in January at four existing pedestrian walkways in Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The new road markings were introduced to help improve driver awareness of pedestrian crossing movements. Advertisement But since their installation there have […]
Castlefinn housing project hit by delays
A MAJOR social housing project in Castlefinn has been hit with a further delay due to costings. The delivery of 34 units by housing association Habinteg was due to be completed by the end of 2022, however, an increase in the predicted cost of the project has led to it being pushed back. The delay […]