THE manufacturer of diabetes medicine, Abbott, is set to invest €130 million into a new facility in Donegal creating 200 jobs, it has been reported. The company is expanding their site at Lurganboy near Donegal Town which will facilitate the manufacture of a new product. The US healthcare group opened their plant in Donegal in […]
No decision on future of ETB creches
DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) has said no final decision has been reached on the future of its three remaining crèches in the county, in Letterkenny, Milford and Buncrana. The ETB provided a statement to Donegal News following the closure of An Scoil Bheag in Gortahork last Friday. A spokesperson for the body said: […]
Donegal Tidy Towns groups to receive €65,000
DONEGAL Tidy Towns groups will benefit from a funding boost of €65,000 to mark the 60th anniversary of the organisation. The funding was announced by the Minister for Rural & Community Development, Michael Ring TD and 45 groups will receive a grant. The grants range between €1,000 and €4,000 and Letterkenny Tidy Towns will receive […]
Gweedore Hotel visitors’ books now available online
TWO visitors’ books for the Gweedore Hotel from the years 1842 to 1874 are now available online. The 19th century Gweedore Hotel was hugely popular with wealthy tourists from Ireland and abroad. The hotel was owned by Lord George Hill, brother of the Marquess of Downshire, and he acquired much land in the north west […]
Two Donegal County Archive Collections available online
TWO Donegal County Archive collections have been digitised and are now available online. The collections include information on Fanad Health Club, 1931 – 1935 and the Social and Cultural Study of Crofter Life on the West Donegal Seaboard, a thesis by Patrick O’Neill in 1940. The Fanad Life Club collection includes a sheet outlining the […]
N14 road closed near Lifford
The N14 road near Lifford has been closed following a two-vehicle crash. There are heavy traffic delays at Tullyrap, close to Lifford, on the N14 Letterkenny road following a two-car collision. Gardaí said two people have been transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. However, it is understood their injuries are not life-threatening. Gardaí have […]
Chaplain speaks with parents of Sebastian Adamowicz
Reverend Lukasz Przewieslik, the newly appointed chaplain for Donegal’s Polish Community, has made contact with the parents of Sebastian Adamowicz. Mr Adamowicz’s mother and father arrived in the country at the weekend after hearing the devastating news that their son had been killed, with a murder investigation now underway. A polish mass was held in […]
Gardai search for murder weapon in Letterkenny
GARDAI in Letterkenny are widening their search for the murder weapon used to kill Sebastian Adamowicz at his home in Sylvan Park last Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference in Letterkenny Garda Station this afternoon Detective Inspector Pat O’ Donnell said the 36 year old sustained severe head injuries and a weapon was definitely used […]
Country singer Leona Williams to perform in Ballybofey
AMERICAN country singer Leona Williams will perform a concert in Ballybofey on Thursday night. The star, who was the wife of the late singer Merle Haggard, will perform in the Villa Rose Hotel. Leona first entered the spotlight when she landed her first major job, playing and singing backing vocals for Loretta Lynn. Leona signed […]
Lorry catches fire in Letterkenny
DONEGAL Fire Service were battling a blaze this afternoon as a lorry caught fire in Letterkenny. Members of the Fire Service were joined by Gardai at the scene on the Business Park Road and the fire is now under control. The fire broke out near the front of the vehicle and there is not believed […]