The public consultation period for the new County Donegal Heritage Plan comes to an end on Tuesday, January 31. Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage Forum would like to hear what heritage priorities or actions you would like to see included in the new five-year plan. There are a number of ways in […]
Council to review signage following incident at Market Square
BETTER signage is to be erected informing lorry drivers that they are not permitted to drive down into Letterkenny’s Market Square. There are already warnings in place but they do not go far enough according to Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. He told the latest meeting of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District how a heavy goods vehicle […]
Safety assessments to be conducted at two Letterkenny locations
SAFETY assessments are to be carried out at two residential locations in Letterkenny following concerns about road safety. Councillors Donal Kelly and Kevin Bradley brought separate motions to the latest meeting of Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District. Councillor Kelly asked that Donegal Council put in place safety measures on the corner at the entrance to The Maples […]
Active Arranmore programme to be launched
‘Active Arranmore’, a new programme administered by Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), will officially launch on Saturday, January 28. ‘Active Arranmore’ is a one-year programme, funded under the Empowering Communities programme, which intends to enhance and improve health and wellbeing of inhabitants and empower individuals and community groups on Arranmore island. The official launch of […]
Life and career of Anthony Molloy to feature in TG4 series
DONEGAL GAA legend Anthony Molloy is to feature as part of the latest series of TG4’s Laochra Gael. Now on its 21st run, Laochra Gael looks back on the careers of Ireland’s greatest GAA hurlers and footballers and often unearths unexpected insights into their lives. Set to appear in the latest series is captain turned councillor Anthony […]
Flair Apparent: January 2023 is all about gold
If you’re planning a night out in January, consider adding a bit of sparkle to your fashion and makeup looks to help stand out on these dark winter nights. January 2023 is all about gold, on both the body and face. The brilliant thing about gold is that it lends itself to both subtle, and […]
Revolut to start giving customers Irish account details
Irish Revolut customers will soon get Irish bank account details. The online banking app confirmed that Irish users will soon get Irish IBANs – making it easier for banking and companies to pay wages into the app. Currently, Irish Revolut accounts had Lithuanian account codes but this will be changed within the next two months. […]
Water disruption in Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions Garvanagh, Carricknahorna, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place today until 4:30pm. Irish Water recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Man shot in Derry last night
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Derry last night. Detectives from Strand Road in Derry investigating a shooting in the city last night, Monday, are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. A man, aged in his thirties, was shot in the lower leg shortly after 9pm […]
Swaps laundry for golf after 50 years in business
LOCAL Dry Cleaner Samuel J Russell is looking forward to enjoying a well-deserved retirement after 50 years of business across Donegal. Samuel’s first job was with Cleanswell Dry Cleaning on the Main Street, Letterkenny, he had just finished school and was only 14 years old. The business moved to the Lower Main Street after it […]