Gogglebox Ireland is returning to Virgin Media Television this autumn and are on the lookout for Ireland’s wittiest and most opinionated telly fanatics to join the new season! In a show where you sit and watch the TV, with other people sitting and watching TV, there has never been a show that had as many […]
Paul Mescal senior to play Donegal publican
THE father of one of Ireland’s hottest actors returns to the stage after many years in a play set in the dance halls of Donegal. Paul Mescal senior, father of the Oscar nominated son of the same name, takes to the stage in the Civic Theatre in Tallaght playing the role of grumpy bar owner […]
Body found in Sliabh Liag believed to be that of Tyrone man
A BODY found as part of an alleged serious assault investigation in the Sliabh Liag area is believed to be that of a Tyrone man. A post-mortem examination is being carried out on the remains in Letterkenny University Hospital. The State Pathologist has also been informed. The man, is believed to be aged in his […]
Letterkenny hospital win health and safety award
The Health and Safety team in Letterkenny University Hospital have won a national Health and Safety Excellence Award for their work on internal audit. The awards recognise and reward the most outstanding health and safety achievements in Ireland under twenty categories. LUH were winners in the healthcare category and the team celebrated their success with […]
Motion on A5 road upgrade to come before the Dáil
SINN FÉIN has called on the government to honour its commitment to fund 50 per cent of the proposed upgrade to the A5 road. Speaking ahead of a Sinn Féin Dáil motion on the issue, Pearse Doherty TD said that the A5 upgrade is critical to prevent further lives from being lost, and to enhance […]
Funding boost for Ulster-Scots marching bands
ULSTER-Scots marching bands in Donegal are potentially in line for a funding boost following the opening of a new pilot funding programme. The Ulster-Scots Agency has secured additional funding to open the programme which will fund marching bands in Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan to purchase instruments or uniforms to make their band more sustainable. The […]
Loganair’s new aircraft to serve Donegal route
LOGANAIR is introducing its first ATR aircraft to Glasgow Airport which will serve the Glasgow to Donegal route from August. The new ATR-42-600 aircrafts which are larger, quieter, and more efficient than the Saab 340s they replace, have been introduced as a multimillion investment to upgrade and futureproof Loganair’s fleet. This service will benefit from up to a […]
Consultation on Letterkenny transport project extended
PUBLIC consultation on a project that will look at the transport network around the south of Letterkenny has been extended. Donegal County Council is set to host a second public drop-in session to get feedback on the Letterkenny Southern Network Project which aims to provide connectivity from Letterkenny to West Donegal, reduce traffic congestion, support […]
Fr Shaun’s special day
Former Highland Radio presenter Shaun Doherty has been ordained a priest at a special ceremony held in St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. Hundreds of family members, parishioners and friends gathered for Fr Shaun’s special day which was celebrated by the Most Rev Dr Donal McKeown D.D., Bishop of Derry. Yesterday’s celebrations came just six years […]
Gardaí appeal to motorists ahead of Conwal Graveyard Mass
An Garda Síochána has reminded motorists to comply with ‘No Parking’ cones ahead of the Conwal Graveyard Remembrance Service set to take place at 4pm today. With local diversions in place via Newmills Bridge, Rockhill Road, Bomany and Oldtown for through traffic, Gardaí say all able bodied people are requested to park closer to Letterkenny […]