You might have just managed to pack away the Halloween decorations for another year and already there’s places getting ready to switch on their Christmas lights. Like it or loathe it, the countdown to Christmas is starting earlier and with it the undeniable pressure to spend. For many households across Donegal, this Christmas will come […]
Council to ask Transport Minister to witness traffic problems for himself
By Chris Ashmore Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council is writing to the Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien (inset) to invite him to visit Letterkenny in order to see first hand the serious traffic related difficulties that exist in the town. The decision follows the passing of a motion from Cllr. Gerry McMonagle who warned of the […]
Student of the Year award for Jack Stevenson
JACK Stevenson from Lifford has been named the Overall Student of the Year at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Cavan. Jack is undertaking a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Drystock Management. He was presented with the Myles Smyth Cup by Minister Niamh Smyth TD and Anne Marie Butler, Head of Education, Teagasc at this week’s […]
Schools all set for Donegal ETB Junior Debating event
THE Donegal ETB Junior Debating Forum will take place on Tuesday in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny. It will bring together second year junior cycle students from ETB schools across the county to develop their communication, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Building on the great success of last year’s event, this year’s forum will once […]
90 years on, RNLI lay wreath at the site of the Arranmore Disaster
The RNLI volunteer crew of the Arranmore RNLI this morning laid a wreath at the site of the Arranmore Disaster to commemorate 90 years since the tragedy. In an emotional ceremony, crew members remembered the 19 people who lost their lives on that fateful day. On November 9, 1935, a yawl (sailing boat) carrying 20 […]
Audit of car parks in Letterkenny ‘very timely’ – Cllr
CONFIRMATION that an audit of car parks in Letterkenny is set to take place has been welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan. Calling for the audit at its monthly meeting, he said that some car parks are “under more pressure than others” and felt it was timely to […]
Alisha Gallagher wins Elaine Winston Memorial Award at Loreto
Pictured is Alisha Gallagher receiving the Elaine Winston Memorial Award for Senior Gaelic Football player of the year at Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Alisha, a Leaving Cert student at Loreto last year, came back to receive her prize at Friday night’s annual school awards ceremony. She’s pictured with Mr Conor Ferry. Her award was […]
Chamber Hall of Fame award for Eunan and Rachel McIntyre
Popular Letterkenny couple Eunan and Rachel McIntyre of Mac’s Deli have been honoured with the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame award. The announcement was made at Friday night’s Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards celebrations and Gala Ball which was held in the Mount Errigal Hotel. It’s a wonderful accolade for the Letterkenny business which […]
Alcorns Flower & Garden Centre win Chamber Business Person of the Year award
THE Letterkenny Chamber Business Person of the Year Award for 2025 has gone to Alcorns Flower & Garden Centre. The announcement was made at Friday night’s Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards celebrations and Gala Ball which was held in the Mount Errigal Hotel. Meanwhile the Chamber’s Hall of Fame award was presented to Eunan and Rachel […]