Met Eireann has issued a yellow low temperature warning for low temperature for Donegal. Met Eireann is forecasting very cold and widespread ice with temperatures to fall to -3 degrees, and have said there will be potential impacts in relation to hazardous driving conditions and animal welfare issues. The warning is in place from today […]
Parking charges to remain the same
Donegal County Council is set to raise more than €1.37 million from car parking charges this year, according to its Draft Revenue Budget for 2025. The good news for motorists is that there are no plans to increase charges at any of the council car parks where fees are charged. The income received from parking charges […]
Letterkenny businesses unite in objection to apartments
The proposed development on Pearse Road has been appealed.
Special concert to celebrate Nollaig na mBan
A special Nollaig na mBan concert will be held in Conwal Parish Church in Letterkenny on Sunday, January 5 at 7pm. The beautiful night of songs, poetry and peace will feature a reunion of the talented Wild Atlantic Women. Nollaig na mBan or Little Christmas, which is celebrated on January 6, is regarded as the end of […]
Two Donegal winners celebrating €100,000 winfall
Two Donegal winners are celetbrating their winfall of €100,000 in the New Year’s Millionaire Raffle Draw. The winning Donegal tickets for €100,000 were sold at The Bookmark, Letterkenny Shopping Centre and at Columba Diver’s, Main Street, Ardara Two National Lottery players in Donegal got their years off to a dream start after winning €100,000 each […]
Influenza outbreak in Sligo Hospital
Sligo University Hospital currently has a number of outbreaks of Influenza throughout the hospital. Due to increased infection control measures required at this time, the hospital will be restricting visiting to the affected wards. Visiting to the affected wards is limited to compassionate grounds only and these visits should be arranged in advance with the […]
Castlefinn’s Ruby Druce is 109 years young!
CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce is today celebrating her 109th birthday. Born and raised in Castlefinn, Ruby came to live in Letterkenny with her niece Margo Butler on her 98th birthday where she spent 10 wonderful years. However, following Margo’s sad passing in July, Ruby has now returned to Castlefinn to live with her niece Carmel […]
Right of way access concerns prompts planning appeal
by Louise Doyle Planning permission to change the use of the former Bank of Ireland building in Dungloe, given the green light by the council, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála on the grounds of right of way access concerns. Donegal County Council granted the go-ahead to applicant Eighter Properties Ltd., for the change of […]
€2.4m to keep the county’s 19,500 street lights on
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to spend more than €2.42 million in 2025 on keeping the county’s 19,500 public street lights lit. Indeed, it’s a costly business for the council as public lighting accounts for 50 per cent of the council’s total power usage each year. Advertisement But this hefty electric bill […]
Hospital manager welcomes positive survey findings
THE manager of Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has said the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024 show how the voice of the patient has facilitated better hospital care, while also highlighting improvements to be made. Sean Murphy was speaking following the findings of the survey, published recently, which revealed 79 per cent of […]