By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING Tractor Run will take place this Sunday with all proceeds going towards the Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation fund. Barney, who recently underwent a leg amputation due to an illness, is now left with limited mobility. Advertisement Now at risk of a second amputation, Barney’s close friend, Robert Browne, organised the run. […]
Letterkenny prepares for tenth Christmas Carol Trail
THERE will be a truly festive atmosphere in the heart of Letterkenny before Christmas as the town hosts its tenth carol trail. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 22 starting at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm. This unique festive event is organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter and Letterkenny […]
Coyle proud and privileged to be elected Donegal ETB chair
By Diarmaid Doherty THE newly elected chairperson of Donegal ETB, Cllr Donal Coyle, said it’s an honour and a privilege to hold the chain of office on the board. Cllr Coyle was elected at Monday’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny and replaces outgoing chairperson Cllr. Michael McBride whose term has come to an end. […]
Man hospitalised after assault incident in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of assault in Letterkenny on Tuesday night which saw a man in his 40s treated in hospital for injuries. The incident happened at around 10.30pm and it’s believed it occurred outside a licensed premises. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that Gardaí responded to reports of an incident of […]
Motorist left shaken after men tried to get into car
by Louise Doyle A WOMAN has been left shaken after two men tried to stop the car she was driving in Letterkenny and gain entry to the vehicle. The woman was alone in her car driving along the Fr McLoone Terrace on Tuesday night shortly after 9pm when she was startled by something being thrown from the […]
Stay and Play’ helping young people through lives challenges
This week CfL highlight the song Stay and Play written by young people for young people in conjunction with Connecting for Life Donegal and Donegal Youth Service. ‘ We spoke with the young singer song writer Ciarzo, the drummer Cahir and the lead guitarist Kyle about their Christmas message Stay and Play; what it means […]
Concern at lack of apprenticeship programmes
A DONEGAL councillor has highlighted the lack of apprenticeship courses for certain aspects of the construction industry and says that with the demand for new housing growing all the time, it’s an issue that needs immediate addressing. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan said he was surprised to discover that there are no apprentice programmes available in Donegal […]
Donegal man sets challenge to create clothing brand in 100 days
by Matthew Foley Eight months ago, in April this year, Dylan Murphy decided to launch streetwear clothing brand “XiV”. The aim of the brand was to create a community in which people can pride themselves in expressing Irish culture through clothing. Advertisement XiV represents the 14 stages of Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way which runs […]
Gardaí to present fraud crime figures amid concern over growing number of scams
By Diarmaid Doherty A breakdown of the statistics on romance fraud, accommodation fraud and credit card scams in Donegal are to be made available by senior Gardaí. It comes as concern has been expressed over the fact that many people decide not to report such crimes, mainly out of embarrassment. Advertisement It’s thought the number […]
Plans lodged for €1.3m enterprise centre
by Jerome Hughes A €1.3m enterprise centre is on the cards for Carrick after Údarás na Gaeltachta applied to Donegal County Council for planning permission to build a new science and technology facility. The planning application outlines how the development would be based at Roxborough Glebe, Banagh, Carrick. Advertisement “This project is being developed in […]