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Local newspapers must advertise planning applications – Murray
Sinn Féin County Councillor Jack Murray has said that Donegal County Council must review the approved list of newspapers that notifications of planning applications for wind turbines and other large structures can be placed. Cllr Murray said the review must take place after an application for wind turbines in Inishowen went through the five week [...]
Arranmore Meeting Against New Taxes
As opposition to the governments household tax which it introduced at the beginning of this month grows, more communities are organising in protest against the tax and other charges such as the planned septic tank and water charges. The latest community to see some of its members plan a public meeting against the charges is [...]
Seamus Coleman back, but goes off injured again
Donegal and former Sligo Rovers soccer ace Seamus Coleman had a disappointing return to the Everton first team on Saturday in their 2-0 victory against Tamworth in the FA Cup Everton named a strong squad including Seamus Coleman and Marouane Fellaini. Everton struck early and late to seal victory with Johhny Heitinga powered in a header from [...]
Donkey starves to death – Group want memorial
A campaign to erect a statue in memory of a donkey starved to death in Donegal has been initiated by a local sanctuary. Members of the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary rescued the terrified animal but it died a short time later at the sanctuary in Raphoe. It was found starving and wasting away in a bed of [...]
Storms batter north west
The north west counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim have been ravaged by hurricane force winds over the last twenty four hours leaving thousands of homes without electricity. Enniskillen reported an upturned plane at St Angelo’s airport while the town’s Asda store also had part of its roof blown off. Within the last couple of [...]
From India to Ireland – on bike!
By Michael McHUGHA mammoth and fascinating journey from India to Donegal for siblings Pete and Keara Brennan will see the final lap of their 12,000kms. bike adventure, reach a sort of conclusion, when they arrive in Dublin today. But it will be the following Tuesday, when they arrive in Donegal, home of parents Peter and [...]
Letterkenny boxer to make international debut
Letterkenny boxer, Eddie Ward, will make his International debut on Wednesday 22 June when he will travel to Germany where he will box in the Branberg Cup. This is a great honor for the young 17 year old Letterkenny man who has only been boxing for the last three seasons. Eddie lifted his first major [...]
Murray welcomes Donegal Council
Inishowen Sinn Féin councillor Jack Murray has welcomed ‘proactive steps’ taken by the council in order to prevent littering on the peninsula’s beaches. Cllr Murray was commenting after receiving confirmation that a number of fines were issued by the council to those responsible for lighting fires and littering Sweet Nellies Beach in Greencastle recently. Cllr [...]
Gettting dirty can help you thrive
FREE Evening Master Composting Course Thursday 16th June, Letterkenny Donegal County Council together with the national Stop Food Waste Campaign and the Healthy Gardening Programme will host a FREE evening composting course at Letterkenny Community Gardens (beside the Garden Centre at St. Conal’s Hospital) on Thursday 16th June from 7.00pm – 9.30pm.
Tánaiste approves funding for Letterkenny IT expansion plans for LYIT
The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan, TD has approved funding to Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) in Donegal to purchase two separate parcels of land to allow for the future growth and expansion of the Institute. Announcing the move on a visit to the Institute today, the Tánaiste said: ‘These [...]
DONEGAL NATURAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING LOCATIONS
Up until the 24th Jnuary 2011, you have plenty of locations in County Donegal to get rid of your natural Christmas tree. The offer by Donegal Cuynty Council is open to domestic tress only and anyone found dumping tress at locations other than those specified here will be considered illegal dumping by the council.
Icy weather returns to North West
An overnight freeze has again brought back painful memories of recent weeks to householders and motorists throughout the North West. In Donegal, the treacherous Barnesmore Gap area is said to be very dangerous. Deep potholes have also been reported on the Letterkenny/Church Hill Rd (R250) in Letterkenny. Conditions throughout the county remain freezing and despite it [...]
Donegal & Sligo house prices continue to fall
House prices in Donegal and Sligo continue to drop according to the latest Property Barometer issued by leading property website, MyHome.ie. Property prices fell 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2010, bringing the fall for the year to 13.1%, The latest fall brings the total decline from the peak of the market in late [...]
Passing of one life’s great gentlemen – the Late Patsy McGrath, Bundoran
The recent passing of the late Patsy McGrath, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran Co Donegal and Bay View Terrace, has evoked a widespread sadness and deep loss within Bundoran and the wider communities of south Donegal and West Fermanagh. Aged 93, many will recall his appearance on RTE’s Nationwide, proving that age was no barrier in him [...]
Dungloe Local Notes
Dungloe Local Notes for Week beginning 1st November Tourism Course for 18-55 year olds: Ionad Teampaill Chróine in conjunction with Donegal VEC are going to run a course in Tourism leading to a Fetac level 3 qualification in general learning. The course which will run for 15 hours a week for 28 wks is open [...]
Stephen Bennett – Painter
One of Ireland's finest artists in the North West