GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Stephen Boyle who is reported missing from Burnfoot since August 22. Stephen is described as approximately 5’6 in height, of medium build with fair reddish hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Stephen was wearing when he went missing. Advertisement Gardaí are […]
Ramelton road to be closed overnight this week
THE Ramelton Road between the Station Roundabout and the Oatfield Roundabout will be closed overnight this week. It has been confirmed that due to road surfacing works, the R229 Ramelton Road in Letterkenny between the Station Roundabout and the Oatfield Roundabout will be closed at night time between 7pm and 7am from Tuesday August 29 […]
Shock as 113 pubs closed in Donegal
MORE than a quarter of Donegal’s public houses have closed since 2005 with the number in the county now reduced from 453 in 2005 to 334 in 2021. The percentage of bars which have closed in the county is way above the national average according to Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (Digi) who published the […]
Dublin Port closes to transport mobile MRI unit to LUH
DUBLIN Port tunnel was closed on Saturday morning to allow for a mobile MRI unit to be transported through it on its way to Letterkenny University Hospital. The hospital secured the mobile MRI unit for the duration of major installation works of a new machine to replace the existing MRI scanner, which is currently end of life and due […]
Donegal Bees hoping to create a buzz around beekeeping
GLENCOLMCILLE natives who are taking the Irish Beeswax market by storm are aiming to encourage more people to take an interest in beekeeping. Thomas Ellis (41) and Áine Curran (33) are the co-owners and directors of Donegal Bees based at Cashel, Glencolmcille. The unique business is 10 years old this year having started in 2013 […]
New mural to celebrate Letterkenny Reunion
A NEW mural, highlighting the emergence of the Letterkenny Reunion, is to be unveiled in the town next month. “For the people of Letterkenny and surrounding areas, it is important to recognise the first executive committee who put the whole idea into place,” Reunion chairperson, Dessie Kelly declared. That first committee came into being in […]
Emergency department facing challenging times
A TOTAL of 1,259 people left Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department before their treatments were completed, over the period from January to the end of May this year. This week, figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (IMNO) have again highlighted the challenges facing one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country. Yesterday […]
Pride Parade to be held in Derry tomorrow
The main Foyle Pride Parade is taking place tomorrow afternoon in the city centre. The public is advised that tomorrow (Saturday) Foyle Pride Parade takes place in Derry in the afternoon, from 2-3pm. Leaving Waterside Train Station, the parade crosses the top deck (city bound) of Craigavon Bridge onto Carlisle Road, into The Diamond, down Shipquay […]
Exploring the outdoors is so important – Boyd Robinson
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Boyd Robinson, estate agent and multi-sporter, who is urging others to get out and enjoy what the county has to offer. Hi Boyd, thanks for doing the interview. How is trade in property for you these days? The trade in the property market is still very buoyant. I […]
Romance is coming to Donegal with major festival planned
Looking for your perfect match? Well, Bundoran in September is the place to be as the World Matchmaking Festival is set to bring romance to Donegal. The 10 day World Matchmaking Festival is taking place in Bundoran from Friday September 29 to October 8 with dancing, romancing, blind dates and speed dating galore. A total […]