By Tara McCormack ATU has successfully obtained planning permission for the development of the Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub at ATU Donegal. This expansive 42-acre facility will be located in Knocknamona, just 1.8 kilometers from the Port Road campus, strategically positioned near the IDA business park with easy access from the N56. Advertisement The […]
Honouring Red Hugh in Spain
PEOPLE from Donegal and across the globe will converge on Valladolid in Spain next week to mark the death and funeral of Irish Chieftain and hero Red Hugh O’Donnell. A re-enactment of the state funeral he was given back in 1602 will take place in the city that was once the centre of power in […]
Deaths in Donegal, Saturday, September 7
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Duncan Doherty, Letterkenny -Patrica Devine, Lifford and Strabane Advertisement -Mary Mc Gonagle (née Doherty), Buncrana -Aidan McGlynn, Donegal Town and Letterenny – Charles Stephen Watson, Convoy – Elizabeth Patton, Ballybofey – John Martin, Keelogs, Ahilly, Buncrana – Mickey Roarty of Bunbeg and Gabhla Duncan Doherty, Letterkenny The death has occurred […]
Woman (30s) dies following two car collision at Quigley’s Point
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN (30s) has died following a two vehicle collision at Quigley’s Point late last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Carrowkeel at approximately 11.15pm last night, Friday, September 6. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A female back seat passenger, aged in her 30s was fatally injured as a […]
Traffic lights on Polestar Roundabout will not be operational until tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC lights at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny are currently out of order. Motorists have been urged by gardaí to drive with care. Advertisement The traffic lights will not be operational until tomorrow. A spokesperson from Donegal County Council said: “Traffic Signals at Polestar Roundabout will not be operating until tomorrow. “Traffic […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday evening, September 6
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: -Patrica Devine, Lifford and Strabane -Mary Mc Gonagle (née Doherty), Buncrana Advertisement -Aidan McGlynn, Donegal Town and Letterenny – Charles Stephen Watson, Convoy – Elizabeth Patton, Ballybofey – Valerri Strunhar, Bunbeg – John Martin, Keelogs, Ahilly, Buncrana – Mickey Roarty of Bunbeg and Gabhla – Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe – Michael Gallagher […]
Siblings graduate two days apart
A BROTHER and sister from Annagry recently graduated just two days apart! Shaun Harley graduated from the University of Sterling with a BsC (Hons.) degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Shaun is a son of Marie and Shaun Harley, and a grandson of Francie and Breid Duffy, Annagry. Advertisement Emily Harley who graduated from the […]
School traffic chaos in Letterkenny could continue until the end of the year
By Kate Heaney THE return to schools in Letterkenny this week, particularly around the Convent Road area, saw massive traffic issues at drop-off and collection times. Between the four nearby schools there are well in excess of 3,000 pupils, teachers and assistants entering and exiting the area during a narrow time window each weekday. Advertisement […]
Workplace Relations Commission rules in favour of musician
THE Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruling in favour of a Castlefinn musician has been described as a “big win for workers’ rights” by a Donegal Independent TD. Deputy Thomas Pringle said he will challenge both the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Social Protection about what they are going to do in light of this […]
Fisherman catches ‘rarity on the rod’ in Donegal Bay
Donegal Bay was throwing up some amazing catches last week, with one fisherman catching a Bonito from the shore. This angler was lure fishing from the rocks when he bagged what has been described as a “rarity on the rod” in this part of the country. Bonitos are usually found much further south in temperate […]