By Róise Collins THE popular Ionad Cois Locha in Dunlewey is preparing to reopen its doors following a lengthy closure as a result of the pandemic. General Manager at Ionad Cois Locha, Beulach Croker, said there has been a huge effort to get the centre “back in action” ahead of the reopening. Advertisement The centre […]
Growing concern over works at tourist sites
By Diarmaid Doherty THERE are growing fears that the county’s tourism industry will be severely hit by plans to carry out essential works at a number of popular tourist sites during the busy summer season. Locals in Portsalon have already expressed anger at the news that Portsalon Pier is to close on July 1 for two […]
History of County Donegal Railway bus services explored in new book
A new book by Glasgow-based transport journalist, Hugh Dougherty, tells the story of the County Donegal Railway bus services which ran from 1960 to 1971, replacing the famous CDR narrow gauge trains, running from Strabane to Killybegs, Letterkenny, Donegal and Ballyshannon, after the railway’s last train on December 31, 1959. The CDR painted its […]
Issues impacting homeowners affected by defective block crisis must be addressed by banking sector without delay – Pearse Doherty TD
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the banking sector to address issues impacting homeowners affected by the defective block crisis without delay. Teachta Doherty was speaking after raising the issues with the Minister for Finance in the Dáil. Deputy Doherty said, “Homeowners affected by the defective block scandal […]
Preparations underway for first Letterkenny Pride to be held this August
PREPARATIONS are underway for the first ever Letterkenny Pride. The major event will be held in Letterkenny on August 19 with a parade and entertainment planned for throughout the town. Pride is a celebration of diversity, it is a time to bring people together, and of course, a big day of fun. Advertisement But beyond that, […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: ‘You reach a goal but there’s always another one that quickly follows’
In this week’s Third Degree Paul Bradley catches up with Letterkenny athlete Nakita Burke who recently won the VHI Women’s Half Marathon, about training, goals and what motivates her. Hi Nakita, congratulations on winning the VHI Women’s Half Marathon. How are you feeling now (presumably people have been very supportive)? Thanks, I’m feeling very grateful […]
First turbines at Lenalea Wind Farm complete
Lenalea Wind Farm, in County Donegal, has reached another major milestone following the successful installation of the first Vestas V117 turbine on Wednesday. Lenalea, located approximately 10km southwest of Letterkenny, is a joint venture project between SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland. The completion of the first turbine means the completed Lenalea generation unit is now […]
Be Positive/Bí Dearfach to open Irish base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair
The company Be Positive/Bí Dearfach are to establish their new base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Based in Scotland, Be Positive is an IT Services Company offering flexible, scalable and cost-effective Business Analysis solutions to its customers and focusing on enabling companies to enhance their digital capabilities. The company will officially open […]
Donegal to host Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
DONEGAL is set to host a Alzheimer’s Memory Walk with members of the public invited to sign up. The walk is being held on Sunday, September 24 in Ards Friary, Creeslough with the starting point and start time will be confirmed at a later date. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly event suitable for […]
Decrease in number of patients on trolleys at LUH
EIGHT patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. There are zero patients in the emergency department, while, the eight patients are on trolleys in wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 371 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 271 patients are waiting in the emergency […]