by Kate Heaney BUSINESSES in Letterkenny have reported busy Christmas sales and are expecting a last minute rush over the next few days. Retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues have been enjoying a seasonal boom with many thankful the days of lockdowns are behind us. Advertisement Mark McCloskey of Evolve Menswear is enjoying a great shopping […]
Huge demand for support as cost of living crisis bites this Christmas
By Dionne Meehan THE rising cost of electricity, fuel and rent are just a few reasons why local community organisations are feeling the pressure as Christmas approaches. With Trojan work underway on the run up to the festive season, many are seeing a rise in the demand for their services compared to recent years. Advertisement […]
Walk with Me events celebrating the memory of Mary Ellen Molloy
AFTER the tragic and untimely death of Mary Ellen Molloy in December 2019 her loyal friends and family decided that they needed to create an event that would celebrate her life and that of other young people, all while helping some wonderful charities. In December 2020 we witnessed the very first ‘Walk with Me’, a […]
Ministers urge responsible dog ownership ahead of Christmas period
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD have today launched a ‘Responsible Dog Ownership’ leaflet, designed to raise awareness about the responsibilities of dog owners. This leaflet highlights in a clear and accessible way, the legal obligations and costs that may be […]
Arranmore’s Paddy Conaghan to take on another charity challenge
by Louise Doyle INSPIRED by Charlie Bird’s climb of Croagh Patrick as he battles Motor Neurone Disease (MND), an Arranmore pensioner is preparing to take on a New Year challenge to raise money for those with the condition. Paddy Conaghan captured the hearts of everyone at home and around the world when the 82-year-old took on […]
CCTV being examined after car is damaged
CCTV from businesses in the Letterkenny area is being examined by gardaí after a boy was filmed deliberately damaging a parked car. Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the incident of criminal damage, which occurred on Tuesday, December 12 at 7.30pm at Main Street. Gardaí say a car was parked at that location and a boy who […]
Green light for much needed housing in west Donegal
by Louise Doyle TWENTY per cent of a housing development in west Donegal granted the go-ahead for construction is to be occupied by persons with a ‘reasonable fluency in the Irish language’. Applicant Axis Construction Limited has been granted planning permission from Donegal County Council for the construction of the development at Cnoc na gCaorach, Dungloe. Advertisement […]
Covid-19 surge gives vaccination drive a boost
by Jerome Hughes A SURGE in Covid cases is being linked to a significant turnout for booster vaccines following the opening of a ‘pop-up’ clinic in Letterkenny on Tuesday. Nurses told the Donegal News that, despite the facility being open for only two hours in the afternoon at St. Conal’s, there was a consistent and […]
Poster campaign to tackle vacant and derelict properties
by Kate Heaney DONEGAL County Council has begun the long-awaited process of trying to bring vacant or derelict properties in the centre of Letterkenny Town back into use. This week signs appeared on a number of vacant/derelict properties at Lower Main Street, posted by the Council, appealing for information from the public as to who […]
Moderate Weather Warning for Wind for Donegal
Met Éireann have issued a yellow wind warning for Donegal. They have warned that Northwest winds will be very strong and gusty. “High waves are also expected,” they said. Advertisement They have warned that potential impacts may include wave overtopping, displaced debris and loose objects, and difficult driving and cycling conditions. This weather warning will […]