BY DIONNE MEEHAN ACCORDING to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey, fuel prices have fallen to their lowest level since September 2021. In a small survey of five local filling stations last week, the price of a litre of diesel ranged from €1.50 at Jones Oil in Letterkenny to €1.55 in Circle K in Letterkenny. […]
Letterkenny mural highlights climate crisis
A STRIKING new mural in Letterkenny raising public awareness about the global climate crisis has been capturing much attention. Located on the front of Letterkenny Youth and Community Club, formerly Devlin Hall, Lower Main Street, the mural is one of three young people from three Donegal towns have designed. The three murals are the clarion call of […]
Public reminded about UK emergency alert on phones
As you may be aware the UK Emergency Alerts system is set to send a test message across Britain and Northern Ireland. The test message will be broadcast at approximately 3pm today (Sunday, April 23). Mobile phone customers near border areas in the Republic of Ireland who roam onto a UK mobile phone network between […]
Doherty calls for immediate support for homeowners
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has said the government can and must introduce time-limited mortgage interest relief for homeowners hit by interest rate increases. The Donegal TD was speaking as he launched his party’s motion, which will be debated in the Dáil on Tuesday, that calls on the government to act on […]
Construction begins on Dunfanaghy Primary Care Centre
Construction has begun on the new Primary Care Centre in Dunfanaghy. Donegal TD Joe McHugh has welcomed progress on the project which will be completed by construction firm the McCallion Group. “Delighted to see diggers on site in Dunfanaghy for the construction of the new Primary Care Centre,” said Deputy McHugh. “Best of luck with […]
Caught speeding at 147km/hr on national slow down day
A DRIVER in Donegal was clocked travelling at a speed of 147km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone during An Garda Síochána’s national slow down day. The speed enforcement operation was carried out over a 24-hour period from 7am on Friday to 7am this morning. The driver was travelling on the N13 at Speenoge, Burt and […]
Teacher tells of 15-hour a week journey to work
A TEACHER who had to drive 15 hours a week to and from work in Donegal has backed calls for the establishment of a national redeployment scheme. Monaghan-born teacher Susanna Earley has been teaching since 2008. Unable to secure guaranteed teaching hours, the mum-of-three was left with no other option than to commute to and from Donegal. […]
Letterkenny’s Ulster Bank closed its doors today for the last time
STAFF at Donegal’s last remaining Ulster Bank are preparing to closed its doors for the final time today. Behind the drawn blind at the teller’s desk is a shelf filled with cards from customers, sharing their sincerest of sympathy and good wishes. One card reads, “You are more than just a building on the corner”. […]
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with Ashtanga Yoga
FANCY improving your strength, balance and flexibility? Then why not sign up for Traditional Ashtanga Yoga. Situated at Pinehill Studios, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, a beginners and intermediate class is set to begin on May 8, at 6 pm. The class, which is set to take place every Monday for four weeks, costs €6 per class. […]
Health Minister to open new primary care centre
MINISTER for Health Stephen Donnelly will officially open the new Donegal Town Primary Care Centre today. The state of the art building will be officially opened with a ceremony this afternoon. “This ceremony will mark the official opening of the Donegal Town Primary Care Centre which will provide a range of services such as Primary […]