PLANS have been lodged to transform a number of derelict buildings in Letterkenny into a bar and restaurant. Applicant Voyage Inns Investment Ireland Limited submitted proposals to Donegal County Council in recent days. The proposed development at Lower Main Street comprises the change of use of existing derelict dwellings at numbers 51, 58 and 62 to form […]
Further water outages spark frustration
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A FRUSTRATED councillor has described the recent water outages in west Donegal as “unacceptable”. It comes after multiple households in Creeslough, Dunfanaghy, Gortahork and Falcarragh were without water for up to two days last week. The latest bout of water disruptions were caused by reservoir cleaning in Dunfanaghy last Wednesday, coupled with burst-pipe repairs. Advertisement Unaware […]
‘Madness to be starting more road works before Christmas’
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By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has described the on-going Active Travel works for cycle lanes and new pedestrian pathways in Letterkenny as “crazy” and has repeated his call for them to be deferred to after Christmas. Cllr. Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly’s comments come as new Active Travel works between Ballyraine Roundabout and the Creameries Roundabout […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy today with scattered showers
TODAY will start off mostly cloudy and misty across the county. Rain will gradually clear to the north by early afternoon. Bright or sunny spells and scattered showers will follow for the rest of the day. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 10 degrees with light breezes. Tonight will start off mainly dry, however, persistent […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 10
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Michael (Mack) McLaughlin Anne Leslie, Bruckless Advertisement Anne Deeney, Rathmullan Lily McElhinney, Dunfanaghy Fergus McNulty, Stranorlar Peter Patton, Letterkenny and formerly Drumkeen Gertie Logue, Moville Margaret McGrenaghan, Culdaff Alice Stewart, Inch Island Michael James McCormick, Glasgow and formerly Castlefin Edward (Edwin) McFadden, Carrigart Eddie Lynch, Buncrana Jim […]
Singing star Patrick Feeney shines bright at church concert
COUNTRY star Patrick Feeney delivered a spellbinding charity gospel concert in the majestic St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, last Sunday evening. The 150-year-old Gothic revival era structure was packed to capacity for the uplifting performance which helped raise much needed funds to go towards the recent restoration works. The event was organised by parishioners, Drew […]
The Way We Were
Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com November 1, 1975 Advertisement AGENDA DRAWN UP FOR TALKS BETWEEN DONEGAL AND STRABANE COUNCILS THE agenda has been drawn up for cross-border talks between Strabane District Council […]
A year of milestones for Ballyshannon singer-songwriter
DONEGAL woman Lorraine McCauley was awarded Best Original Song of the Year at the Country NI 2025 Music Awards held in Castlederg, Tyrone last Sunday. The country music singer-songwriter received the award for her song ‘Dear Lord, Lay Your Gentle Hands Down’. The self-penned song also won her the title of Best Female Christian and […]
Changed times in education
THIS week the Department of Education announced a major step in expanding parental choice in education, with the launch of an online, school-specific survey of parents, guardians and primary school communities. The survey will assess parental demand for different types of primary school provision including patronage, co-education and Irish-medium provision. In Letterkenny, primary education saw […]
Gaoth Dobhair couple celebrate 66th wedding anniversary
GAOTH Dobhair couple Dinny and Frances Gallagher, Meenacladdy recently celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary. Frances (née McFadden) and affectionately known as Fanny Néill is originally from Cnoc Fola, while her husband Dinny Dubh Gallagher, is a native of Meenacladdy. They met at a dance in Gortahork Hall on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, […]