CALLS are to be made for the immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Concern emerged in December after Donegal Fire Service was alerted to a fire in a two-storey semi detached house in Meadowbank Lane in the town, but struggled to access water due to […]
The Murder Capital shortlisted for RTÉ Choice Music Prize
LETTERKENNY’S Gabriel Blake and his band The Murder Capital have been shortlisted for this year’s RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2023. Their second studio album ‘Gigi’s Recovery’ is one of the ten shortlisted in the catagory. The album was released via the band’s own record label, Human Season Records, on January […]
Comedian Anne Gildea to bring hit show to Donegal
FUNNY-woman Anne Gildea is preparing to bring her hit stand-up show ‘How to get the Menopause and enjoy it’ to a number of venues in Donegal. Best known for her time spent touring with ‘The Nualas’, Anne has had quite the career. From performing around the world to writing a book which was later turned […]
Canadian and Irish experts meet on defective concrete
International experts on concrete joined local academics and affected householders in a workshop in Derry to discuss delays and barriers in Ireland’s defective concrete block scheme. Delegates heard how the two different countries handled the crisis and remediation. Inishowen-based academics, Dr Eileen Doherty and Professor Paul Dunlop, both from Ulster University, recently welcomed Michel Pigeon […]
Gritters to be out from 5pm this evening
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 5pm this evening (Monday) and again from 6am tomorrow morning (Tuesday). A yellow warning for snow and ice comes into force from 6pm with Met Eireann advising that “scattered wintry showers will give way to more widespread sleet or snow for a time overnight […]
‘Light It Up’ event raises €3,500 for charity
The organisers of the recent Light it Up Letterkenny Christmas charity run have thanked all those who played their part in making the event such a big success. The charity event held on Sunday, December 10 saw lorries, tractors and cars decked out in a spectacular display of Christmas lights parading through Letterkenny. It was […]
Gardaí investigating car hijacking
GARDAÍ are investigating the hijacking of a car as well as a number of criminal damage incidents which happened on Sunday. The vehicle that was hijacked was a grey Seat Altea with a northern Ireland registration, 2012 model which occurred in Bridgend. “The incidents occurred at approximately 8.30pm,” said a garda spokesperson. Advertisement “Investigating Gardaí […]
Free digital hubs in libraries to continue in 2024
DONEGAL County Council’s library service has announced that the Donegal Education and Training Board’s Digital Hubs will continue in libraries in 2024. This is a free service where members of the public can receive support for their digital needs. Speaking about the hubs, Senior Librarian, Donna Cavanagh said: “We are delighted to be partnering with […]
Counselling service to close due to lack of funding
A centre which provides child and adolescent counselling services across Donegal is set to close due to a lack of public funding. A statement issued by the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services CLG Board of Directors today announced that services provided will cease at all outreach centres in Letterkenny, Dunfanaghy, Stranorlar, Creeslough, Buncrana, and at the […]
Zero dog fouling fines issued by Donegal County Council
DONEGAL County Council did not issue a single dog fouling fine in a 10 month period. Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the local authority failed to hand out even a single fine for dog fouling offences between January and October, 2023. Data from Vision Ireland, previously the National Council for the […]