The Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura McMonagle as its new editor. The appointment follows the retirement of Columba Gill after 25 years at the helm. A native of County Kildare, Laura joined the Donegal News in 2017 as a reporter as has been News Editor since 2021. She will become […]
Road project €3.5m over budget
A MAJOR roads project in Letterkenny could be €3.5 million over budget by the time it is completed. At Monday’s budget meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Ciaran Brogan raised questions about the cost of the Four Lane road project. He said he had heard a figure of €10 million which is a dramatic increase in […]
Red Cross to hold meeting in Creeslough
A meeting will take place in Creeslough this evening to update the community on the ongoing efforts by the Irish Red Cross to assist those impacted by the tragedy and to finalise a plan to decide how to distribute the funding. It comes after members of the public reported difficulties getting through to the Irish Red […]
Malcolm Thompson Elected ICSA Donegal Chair
Malcolm Thompson, former President of ICSA has re-entered farm politics in his local county of Donegal. He was elected to the position of ICSA Donegal chair at a county meeting of the association held in Stranorlar last night. Hailing from Convoy, Mr Thompson will take over the reins from the previous chair William McGirr. Advertisement […]
Currys announce autism-friendly evenings in Letterkenny store
Currys, in partnership with My Canine Companion have announced that they have begun facilitating autism-friendly evenings across their 16 stores nationwide this week. The autism-friendly hours are from 4pm until the store closes every Thursday. During this time music and screen displays will be turned off to create a better shopping environment for those with […]
Public information event for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme
A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme will take place on November 9 in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. The drop – in event will run from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team (from Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, RPS) will be available […]
Road closed due to essential road works
DONEGAL County Council wishes to advise that due to essential road works, the Regional Road R259 between Dungloe and Burtonport will be blocked from 8am to 5pm from tomorrow, October 26 to Friday, October 28. The Road will be unblocked from 5pm each evening. The exact location of the road blockage is out past the […]
Letterkenny Rotary Club’s Annual School Bikes Africa Appeal
Donegal County Council is delighted to support and promote the Letterkenny Rotary Club’s annual School Bikes Africa Appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The annual appeal is being promoted this October to coincide with National Reuse month. Bicycles suitable for refurbishing should be strong and sturdy, mountain bike style, have minimum 24” […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. Yesterday 145 people attended the Emergency Department. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. Advertisement This is resulting in significant delays […]
Bonfire warning ahead of Halloween festivities
DONEGAL County Council says it is monitoring a number of locations where waste materials have in the past been supplied as bonfire material. According to the local authority there has been a significant reduction in the number of bonfires over recent years as the public recognises the importance of responsible waste management. But a renewed […]