FILM production company, Abú Media are looking for extras to take part in a new upcoming family entertainment feature film, Fidil Ghorm, which will be shot in Rathmullan this September and October. There are a variety of extras needed for various roles. The film’s producers are Rathmullan native Pierce Boyce and Bríd Seoighe from Mayo. […]
Concerns defective block homeowners will be hit with new building levy
By Emma Ryan CONCERNS have been raised that a government levy on concrete products will push up building costs and house prices for those impacted by defective concrete blocks. The defective concrete products levy arises on the first supply of certain concrete products and came into effect on Friday, September 1. Advertisement The levy is calculated […]
Letterkenny businesses fear for ‘uncertain future’ as VAT increased
By Dionne Meehan and Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY hairdresser has voiced her concerns that the VAT rate increase has resulted in a sense of uncertainty among affected businesses. On Friday, the VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services increased from nine per cent to 13.5 per cent. Advertisement VAT was reduced in November 2020 as part […]
Disruption expected during roadworks on major Letterkenny road
By Emma Ryan MOTORISTS are being warned of potential traffic disruption in Letterkenny this week as the De Valera Road is set to close overnight, with one lane to be closed during the day. The road, between the Oatfield Roundabout and the Hospital Roundabout, is one of the busiest roads in the town. Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny Community Heritage Group to host exhibition in County Museum
THE Letterkenny Community Heritage Group are set to launch an exhibition in the Donegal County Museum tonight, Monday, September 4 at 7pm. The exhibition is being launched in a bid to celebrate the past 10 years and what they have achieved in that time. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the exhibition, a spokesperson […]
Final Organic Farm Walk on Horticulture and Tillage Farm in Donegal
The final in a series of IFA organic farm events will take place on the farm of Donald Logue, Craig, Muff, Co. Donegal (F93N832) on Wednesday, September 13 at 2pm. Donald Logue began the transition to organics in 2017 and now farms a horticulture and tillage operation. He produces a number of seasonal vegetable products […]
Days of Convoy railway remembered with new mural
By Róise Collins THERE was a great turn-out for the official unveiling of the new railway mural in Convoy this weekend. The mural painted by talented local artist Marty McDaid pays tribute to the town’s historic railway line, which ran from Strabane to Letterkenny. Advertisement The railway opened in 1909, and at the height of […]
Works begin on new playground in Tory Island
By Emma Ryan MAJOR work is underway at a brand new state of the art playground on Tory Island. The works, which began early last week, will see the addition of a much needed upgraded playground for the busy Island. Advertisement The work on the playground has been in the pipeline for a number of years […]
‘Special’ performance at the old carpet factory in Killybegs
By Róise Collins A quirky music venue in Killybegs is preparing to host an exciting live event with performances from Duke Special and George Houston, this Friday, September 8. The Music Loom is a stunning venue located in the old carpet factory in Killybegs, which is home to the largest hand-knotted loom in the world. […]
Met Éireann name storm after Creeslough scientist
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL woman is among the scientists honoured by Mét Eireann in its list of storm names for the 2023/24 season. Mét Eireann, along with the national weather services of the UK and the Netherlands, have this week released the list of new storm names for the 2023/2024 storm season. Advertisement Naming […]