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
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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 […]
Ray NS celebrates milestone as a DCU Changemaker School
RAY National School has proudly marked a major milestone in its long tradition of community spirit and pupil leadership. Last year, the school was selected as a DCU Changemaker School, joining a growing all-island network dedicated to inspiring young people to lead positive change in their schools and wider communities. The DCU Changemaker Schools Network is […]
RCC to host Palestine Culture Night to mark UN Solidarity Day
THE Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny will host Palestine Culture Night on Saturday, November 29, to mark the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. A highlight of this year’s programme will be the opening of a poignant art exhibition by Gazan artists Raed Issa and Sohail Salem, who created extraordinary work during the genocide in Gaza. […]
Donegal native leading multi million euro quantum innovators project
DONEGAL native, John McLaughlin has been selected to coordinate QUESTING, a €4 million Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) doctoral network that will train the next generation of quantum internet experts. Mr McLaughlin who is now living in Waterford is the technical lead in Walton Institute at South East Technological University (SETU). The project brings together nine […]