A third ChefAid has sprung up in Donegal, this time in Killygordon. It follows on from the huge success of the initial Donegal Town operation and a second which began dispatching free meals in Letterkenny on Friday. ChefAid Killygordon is a non-profit movement with the aim of providing a free hot meal and a daily […]
Average house price up by five per-cent in Donegal
The price of the average three-bed semi in Donegal rose by 5.3 per-cent to €100,000 in the past year. That is according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Prices in the county remained static in the first three months of 2020, with properties taking six weeks to sell, the REA Average […]
Tributes paid following death of Frank Larkin
TRIBUTES are being paid this evening following the death of Letterkenny man Frank Larkin. Well known for his work as a disability rights campaigner, Mr Larkin passed away today after falling ill earlier this week. He was 48. Frank Larkin lived with the condition spina bifida but never let it get in the way of […]
Honeypot opens its doors as part of ChefAid initiative
CHEFS in Letterkenny have cooked up a plan to help those affected by the coronavirus. From today the Honeypot Coffee Shop has opened its kitchen so that free hot meals can be prepared and delivered to the elderly, vulnerable and to those in self isolation. The move is an extension of the ‘ChefAid’ initiative launched […]
Tributes flow following death of Nena Models boss
DONEGAL businessman Michael Sharma has been remembered as a “gentleman” and a “great teacher” following his death. Mr Sharma, who was Managing Director of the Castlefinn-based clothing firm Nena Models, passed away peacefully in Spain on Tuesday. He was aged 90. In its heyday Nena Models provide fashionwear to top high street brands including Dunne’s […]
LYIT rules out written exams at end of college year
STUDENTS at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) have been told they will have no written exams at the end of this college year. The move comes after the government announced an extension of the closure of schools and colleges until April 19 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure announcement means that LYIT will […]
Dentist dons protective wear in bid to remain open
A Letterkenny dentist is continuing to accept emergency clients from behind personal protective equipment and mask. Dr Damian Flanagan of 03 Dental said he wanted to remain open as long as possible in the interest of his patients. But the practice will be adhering to strict guidelines including physical distancing and the wearing of heavy […]
St Eunan’s GAA club to be used as Covid-19 test centre
ST Eunan’s GAA club in Letterkenny is to become a Covid-19 testing centre in the next few days, the club’s chairman has announced. The centre will operate for 12 hours per day as a drive-through centre for those referred for testing by their GP. Club chairman John Haran said the HSE responded very quickly when […]
Council hints at rates break for struggling businesses
BUSINESSES impacted by the coronavirus could have their rates deferred until the end of May, Donegal County Council has indicated. In a statement released in the last hour the local authority says each ratepayer will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. But businesses worst affected by the Covid-19 outbreak will be considered for a […]
Man due in court over Newtowncunningham drugs bust
A man is due in court today following the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Newtowncunningham. Gardai seized €15,000 drugs following a large scale operation on Monday. A man in his 30s is due before Letterkenny District Court today where he will be formally charged in relation to the find.