CELEBRATIONS are underway for well-known Letterkenny businessman James Grieve as he marks his 80th birthday today. James, who is a native of the Cullion Road, is best known locally for operating his garage in the heart of Letterkenny for the past 55 years. Born in 1945 to Mary and James Grieve, James attended Lurgybrack National […]
Eleven patients unable to be discharged from LUH
ELEVEN patients were unable to be discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital due to significant home help pressures. The figure, as of November 14, 2025, was revealed this week as home help waiting lists came under the spotlight. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, Councillor Ciaran Brogan sought information on the number of people […]
Over 100 residents in Gortahork left without services for two weeks
A TELEPHONE pole off the N56 near Gortahork has been left damaged and with exposed wires following a road traffic collision that occurred two weeks ago. As a result, over 100 homes in the area have been without access to telephone services and broadband. Local councillors have reported the issue to Eir and are awaiting the arrival […]
Calls for night time roadworks to minimise disruption
A DONEGAL County Councillor has called for roadworks to be carried out at night to minimise disruption to road users, though the council has cautioned that night time works come with added challenges and costs. In his motion tabled at Monday’s plenary council meeting, Cllr Fionán Bradley suggested that road works on main roads and […]
Resident appeals Letterkenny housing plans
A LETTERKENNY housing development given the green light by Donegal County Council last month has been appealed by a resident amid defective concrete, traffic and safety concerns. Applicant PRND was granted planning permission for the construction of 12 dwelling houses with access to existing public services at Amalfi Court, Lisnennan. All other associated site development works […]
€5m to be spent on Active Travel Projects
Premium
By Chris Ashmore AN estimated €1.5 million will be paid to contractors for works on the controversial Active Travel Project between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout in Letterkenny next year. It is also estimated that there will be an allocation of €3.75 million to be spent in 2026 on the Letterkenny Traffic Management and […]
Yellow wind warning for Donegal
A YELLOW wind warning will come into effect in the county at 4pm today. Strong to gale-force winds will result in difficult travel conditions, with debris and loose objects posing a risk. The warning will remain in place until 6am tomorrow.
Weather: Windy day ahead with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be windy and cloudy for a time with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, along with patchy mist and some hill and coastal fog. A band of more persistent rain will spread from the west this morning and early afternoon followed by drier and brighter conditions with sunny spells. The rest of the day […]
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday morning, November 27
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael Joseph Lynch, Ardara Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses Advertisement John Flanigan, Annagry Seán Donnelly, Dublin and Letterkenny Paul McSorley, 61 Lawnsdale, Navenny, Ballybofey Robert James Moore, Carndonagh Mary Aloysius Bonner, Lackenagh, Burtonport Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran Ellen McCrory, Killygordon Michael Joseph Lynch, Ardara The death has occurred […]
Man hospitalised after early morning collision in St Johnston
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in St Johnston this morning. The incident occurred around 6.30am. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at St Johnston this morning. Advertisement “A man, aged in his 20s, was taken […]