Author name: oisinkelly

Applications open for Community Grant Aid Programmes

    Derry City and Strabane District Council are reminding local community groups that they have until this Friday to apply for grant aid to support their community programmes. All the programmes are operated on a competitive basis and applications are determined on merit. Applications for the Community Grant Aid Programmes for 2020/21 include the

Applications open for Community Grant Aid Programmes Read More »

Special needs base added to new design for Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí

  The outgoing Education Minister has announced that a special needs base has been included in the new design for Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town. The major project Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí is now moving into the next stage of the detailed planning and design phase which includes all the applications for planning

Special needs base added to new design for Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí Read More »

Lack of medical letters creating problems with social housing

  There are calls for a change in policy in relation to medical support letters required for housing support applications or transfers for those with a disability.  Problems are said to be arising with people wishing to get accommodation to suit their needs but the lack of documentation from consultants is creating stumbling blocks. Census

Lack of medical letters creating problems with social housing Read More »

Casey: Medical specialists should pay zero tax

  Independent candidate Peter Casey says medical specialists should pay zero tax to ensure Ireland attracts the consultants needed to cut waiting lists. Casey is claiming people in rural counties such as Donegal are paying with their lives because of the HSE’s inability to entice the specialists needed into regional hospitals. He is backing calls

Casey: Medical specialists should pay zero tax Read More »

Laura Feely comes off the bench to help Ireland beat Scotland in Women’s Six Nations

Donegal’s Laura Feely came off the bench to help Ireland defeat Scotland 18-14 in the Women’s Six Nations. Feely replaced Lindsay Peat on 57 minutes to help Ireland hold on for a crucial win in the Women’s Six Nations. Ireland started the game the fastest and raced into a 13-0 lead after just 15 minutes

Laura Feely comes off the bench to help Ireland beat Scotland in Women’s Six Nations Read More »

Donegal defeat Tyrone to claim first National Hurling League win of the season

Donegal have recorded their first National Hurling League win of the season after they defeated Tyrone 2-23 to 1-15. Donegal raced into a 1-10 to 0-02 lead after 25 minutes, with the goal coming from PJ McCarron. Damien Casey got a goal back for Tyrone as they trailed 1-12 to 1-05 at half time. Tyrone

Donegal defeat Tyrone to claim first National Hurling League win of the season Read More »

Rory Gallagher reacts to Derry’s National League Division Three defeat to Down

Down went top of the National League Division Three on Saturday night after they defeated Derry 0-14 to 0-12 in Newry. Rory Gallagher’s side started well and led 0-03 to 0-01 after just six minutes and led 0-08 to 0-07 at half time. In a tight second half both sides cancelled each other until Barry

Rory Gallagher reacts to Derry’s National League Division Three defeat to Down Read More »

Leah Gallen, National Title No. 5, Highland Radio, Boxing Association, Letterkenny, Sport, Donegal

Peter O’Donnell reacts to Leah Gallen’s U-18 Irish Boxing title win

Leah Gallen claimed her sixth Irish boxing title on Friday night after she had a split decision victory over Shelby Myers. On the night there were unanimous decision defeats for Donegal’s Cody Lafferty and Paddy McShane in their respective finals. Raphoe ABC’s Gallen also picked up an award for boxing in the Donegal Sports Star

Peter O’Donnell reacts to Leah Gallen’s U-18 Irish Boxing title win Read More »

Public Meeting to facilitate concerns raised over Leck Road

A Public Meeting will be held tomorrow evening, Sunday 2nd February in the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny. The meeting is to facilitate multiple concerns raised by the users of the Leck Road and residents around the areas to organise a cross party or no party representative group to start negotiations with Donegal Co Council.

Public Meeting to facilitate concerns raised over Leck Road Read More »

Noel Cunningham named ‘Donegal Person of The Year’

The Donegal Association, Dublin has announced that well known media personality, hotelier, author and charity advocate, Noel Cunningham has been named ‘Donegal Person of The Year’. Noel is the General Manager of Harvey’s Point Hotel on Lough Eske outside Donegal Town. The hotelier is also a familiar face on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM where he

Noel Cunningham named ‘Donegal Person of The Year’ Read More »

Donegal hoteliers call on election candidates to support tourism

Donegal hoteliers have issued a call to general election candidates to commit to decisive action to support tourism. The Irish Hotels Federation says a number of key challenges need to be addressed including; extra support for regional tourism, tackling high business costs, increased marketing support and increased investment. The Chair of the Donegal branch of

Donegal hoteliers call on election candidates to support tourism Read More »

Respond Housing Association plans to develop homes in Dungloe

Plans to develop a number of social homes in Dungloe has gone out to tender this week. Respond Housing Association plans to develop 8 two bedroom units in the town. Once the tendering process is complete, construction is expected to commence in March/ April. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig while welcoming the progressing of

Respond Housing Association plans to develop homes in Dungloe Read More »

Irish Water says supplies are being restored in Letterkenny area

Irish Water says it’s working in partnership with Donegal County Council is working to restore the water supply in Letterkenny following an unplanned outage at Goldrum Water Treatment Plant. The areas affected include customers supplied from the MountainTop Reservoir. They say crews have been on the ground since early morning, and water production at the

Irish Water says supplies are being restored in Letterkenny area Read More »