RETAILERS across Donegal are gearing up for a bustling day tomorrow as ‘Black Friday’ is set to draw thousands of shoppers seeking pre-Christmas bargains. Tinney’s Toys, Ireland’s largest online farm toy superstore, situated on the Leck Road in Letterkenny, assures ample parking space amidst ongoing traffic concerns in the town. Owner Liam Tinney shared his […]
No grants to refurbish vacant properties drawn down
NO GRANTS to refurbish vacant properties in Donegal have been drawn down since the government scheme began, new figures have revealed. Since July 2022 only 21 grants under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Scheme have been drawn down nationally, with no grants drawn down at all in Donegal. The scheme may award a grant of €50,000 […]
McGinley Coach Travel sign €4m coach deal with Volvo
Magheroarty based transport company, John McGinley Coach Travel, has signed a €4million coach deal with Volvo. This new deal will see the family-run company add ten new custom built Volvo coaches to their fleet in the Spring. It is one of the largest individual custom orders Volvo will undertake this year, and is seen as […]
Donegal student awarded Maynooth University scholarship
Former Crana College student Leah Gillespie’s significant performance in the Leaving Certificate 2023 has been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University. A first year student in the BEd Bachelor of Education – Froebel Primary Teaching degree, Leah is one of over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their […]
Gardaí investigate crash at Harvest rally
GARDAÍ are investigating a crash that occurred at the Harvest Mini Stages Rally over the weekend when two spectators were injured. The two men, aged in their 60s and 40s, were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an […]
‘Unsafe’ trolley figures ahead of winter, says INMO
ALMOST 90 patients were on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital so far this month. Trolley watch figures from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) reveal 86 patients were on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital from November 1 to November 10. Figures did not include the weekend. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghda said the situation is “unsafe” going into […]
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis renews commitment to 100% Redress
Donegal Sinn Féin have welcomed the unanimous support from Sinn Féin delegates and members from across Ireland for their motion at the party’s Ard Fheis in Athlone last weekend. The motion reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to 100% redress for all of the victims of the defective concrete products and defective apartments, duplexes and houses scandals. Speaking […]
Storm Debi brings flooding to parts of Donegal
ROAD users are being urged to take care as Storm Debi has brought flooding to parts of the county this morning. Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly alerted Donegal County Council’s Roads team about standing water on roads in the Newmills, Rockhill, Glenkeo and other areas such as Old Town, Letterkenny. “The men are out trying to […]
Cost of renting up twenty per cent
THE average cost of renting a property in Donegal is up twenty per cent compared to twelve months ago, according to the latest report from Daft.ie. Their rental price report, released today, shows on average it costs €1,122 per month to rent in the county. The average price of renting a three bed house is […]
Letterkenny family say thanks by raising over €20,000 for charities
A LETTERKENNY family have raised over €20,000 as a thank you to the services that are providing cancer care to their dad. Organising a special charity swim at Marble Hill beach, the Kelly family were delighted when over 150 people gathered to brave the icy waters of Dunfanaghy. The past year has been tough for […]