Dunfanaghy’s Breac House will feature in this week’s episode of Tithe Cois Uisce, a new TG4 series which explores stunning houses built by the water. In the third episode this Wednesday presenter Síle Nic Chonaonaigh meets with the designers of two wonderful homes. First, she meets Donegal architect Tarla MacGabhann in ‘Breac House’ in the rugged and beautiful setting […]
St Brigid’s Cross making in the Cathedral Quarter
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter are inviting the public along to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day by creating Brigid’s crosses and celebrating the many special traditions connected to Brigid of Ireland on Wednesday, January 31. The Cathedral Quarter is welcoming everyone religious, non-religious, young and old to celebrate with them. Help will be at hand to guide and […]
Artist ‘overwhelmed’ by the response to new art exhibition
BUNCRANA native Veronica Buchanan recently launched her exhibition ‘Connection’ in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. After her studies in the National College of Art, Veronica went on to teach art for thirty-five years in Scoil Mhuire Buncrana. Following her recent retirement, Veronica transitioned into a working artist and has exhibited her work in many galleries, […]
Polestar Roundabout still causing confusion for drivers
THE Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny is still leaving some motorists confused. The traffic lights were installed at the busy roundabout in October last, as part of an overall upgrade of the four lane roadway from the Dry Arch Roundabout to the Polestar Roundabout. Some bedding in time was urged following the new infrastructure, and motorists […]
Roads will be gritted from 6pm
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 6pm today (Monday). Met Éireann said tonight will be dry and mostly clear but with frost and icy patches. It will be cold with lowest temperatures of -2 to +2 degrees in light northwesterly winds. “Tuesday will begin crisp with frost and ice clearing,” […]
World Cancer Day webinar to be held in Letterkenny
AN event to mark World Cancer Day on Thursday will be held in the Central Library in Letterkenny. In association with the Irish Cancer Prevention Network and The National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) a free public webinar will be held from 1.00-2.15pm. This international health awareness webinar will feature experts presenting on how we can […]
Donegal fisherman to feature in TV advert promoting National Fish Week
A DONEGAL fisherman is set to feature in a new television advert to celebrate National Fish Week. Fisherman Frank McClenaghan from Greencastle will feature in Donegal Catch’s new TV campaign which will air from next Monday for three weeks. It aims to showcase how important fishing is for local communities. National Fish Week runs from […]
Emergency works on Windy Hall road extended
EMERGNECY works being carried out on the Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny are taking longer than expected and the road will be blocked in various locations for another two days. Donegal County Council is undertaking emergency pothole repairs which will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 4.30pm. “Expect delays and avoid the area […]
Police investigating Donegal woman’s murder following positive line of enquiry
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team in Scotland who are investigating the murder of Gaoth Dobhair woman Ann Coll have said they are following a positive line of enquiry. Ann Coll, 61, was found with serious injuries at a flat on Newfield Place, Rutherglen on Friday, December 22, 2023 and was pronounced dead at the […]
Tender published for €7m housing development
A TENDER has been published for the development of a €7 million housing project on the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. The works will include the construction of 30 two and three storey social housing units on a brownfield site at Airde na Buaile. The scheme comprises of six one bedroom apartments, twenty two bedroom houses […]