By Caolagh Grimes POPULAR British comedians, Babatunde Aléshé and Finlay Christie have tried their hand at sea stack climbing in Donegal as part of a new tourism promotion. The duo are fronting a Tourism Ireland campaign titled ‘Coast to Coast: The Scenic Route’ to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route’s staggering […]
Letterkenny’s new B&Q store opens on Friday
LETTERKENNY’S brand new B&Q store will open on Friday – creating 35 new jobs in the process. The new 35,000 square foot store is located at Letterkenny Retail Park, the site of the previous Homebase store. B&Q will employ 35 staff, 19 of whom have transferred from Homebase. Advertisement The new store has been remodelled and refreshed with […]
Eight years on and still no sign of a new ferry for Tory – TD
DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, Deputy Pearse Doherty, has questioned the Minister for Rural and Community Development on the failure to deliver a new ferry to service Tory island. The Minister for Rural and Community Development agreed to visit Magheraroarty pier later in the summer and meet with Deputy Doherty to discuss the […]
Bus Éireann apologise over ‘ghost’ service
by Chris Ashmore BUS Éireann has apologised for an error in a press release regarding a ‘ghost’ bus service from Dublin Airport to Letterkenny that does not exist. A new timetable for the Expressway Route 32 service between Letterkenny and the capital, via Dublin Airport, was introduced yesterday (Sunday). Advertisement Announcing details of the updated […]
Job: Medical secretary based in Letterkenny area
Applications are being sought for a full-time medical secretary position at a practice in Letterkenny. Computer and organisational skills are essential. If interested, email your CV to recruitment@myirelandjobs.com
Job: Dog sitter required in Letterkenny area
A dog sitter is urgently required to look after a family pet in the Letterkenny area from Monday, May 26 to Saturday, May 31. The dog must be cared for in the sitter’s own home. If interested, please contact 085 766 9141.
Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed
By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]
Weather: Wet day with scattered showers and some sunny spells
TODAY there will be scattered showers and some sunny spells at first, but becoming cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain through the day. The rain will turn heavy at times during the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate winds, becoming strong at times. Advertisement Tonight, rain will […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 26
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff Bridget Ewing, Killygordon Advertisement Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Cherie Kelly, Castlefin Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff The peaceful death has occurred at his home surrounded by his loving family of Paddy Mc Laughlin […]
Childhood sweethearts to forever couple
By Paul McElwee IT was almost serendipitous; when they were placed side-by-side at Rosses Community School, neither Declan Ward or Amie Walsh knew where it would lead but, across the years – and desks – the Donegal couple’s love grew to the point where they became husband and wife in a glittering ceremony at the beginning […]