The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to take extra care when using the roads following an orange weather warning by Met Éireann. The orange weather warning is for thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods from 1pm to 6pm today (Tuesday, 20 June). The heavy […]
Lucky Donegal winner scoops €6 million in Lotto
TWO Lotto players from Donegal and Westmeath share biggest jackpot prize of 2023 of €12,747,756. The two players will now take home a whopping €6,373,878 each officially making them the 15th and 16th National Lottery Millionaires of 2023. This is the county’s third big win so far this year. Advertisement In May Kelly’s Centra & […]
Man dies following workplace accident
A MAN has died following a workplace accident in Cnoc Fola earlier today. Gardaí evacuated the area after an ‘apparent explosion’ and the Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal were called in. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation into the incident. A HSA spokesperson said: “The HSA are aware of this […]
Construction of Lifford-Castlefin Greenway to commence in June
Construction of the Lifford-Castlefin Greenway is set to commence in the coming weeks. The Council has now completed the tender process and procurement phase and has appointed ASC Civils Ltd to undertake the contract. This news has been welcomed today by Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty. Advertisement The proposed Greenway is a €3.6 million project […]
Creeslough community encouraged to attend meeting tonight
THE Creeslough community are being encouraged to attend a meeting to discuss the expenditure of the remaining €200,000 from Irish Red Cross Creeslough Community Fund. The Irish Red Cross are encouraging members of the community to attend the meeting which takes place today (Wednesday, May 24) at 7.30pm in the Creeslough Day Centre. The Creeslough […]
Scoil Cholmcille officially open new primary school campus
HUNDREDS gathered at Letterkenny’s Scoil Cholmcille on Wednesday for the official opening of its new multi-million euro campus. In attendance was School Principal Padraig Cannon, Bishop Alan McGuckian, Former Minister for Education Deputy Joe McHugh, Chairman of the Board of Management Pascal Blake, Letterkenny Mayor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly, Municipal County Councillors, board members, staff members […]
Polish Ambassador to visit Donegal for exhibition on forgotten famine hero
THE Polish Ambassador Ms Anna Sochańska is to visit Donegal tomorrow to visit an exhibition exploring the life of Count Paul Strzelecki, a Polish humanitarian and a forgotten hero of the Great Irish Famine. The Ambassador will visit Milford Library on Friday, May 19 at 10am where she will meet local officials and students from […]
Donegal prepares for Africa Day Celebrations in Letterkenny
On Saturday, May 27, Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny which will include exhibitions, workshops and a Family Fun Day to celebrate the occasion. All events are FREE and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy. The celebration opens at 12 […]
Downings playwright to be honoured with a Civic Reception
A CIVIC Reception is to be held to honour the work of Downings playwright Francie Cullen. A motion was passed at this week’s meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District to hold a Civic Reception in recognition of Francie Cullen’s work in promoting the Irish language and culture. The motion was submitted by Cllr Donal Coyle […]
Further calls for safety measures at Letterkenny school
PARENTS have spoken of how they have to drive a 300-yard distance from their home to drop their children off at a Letterkenny school because it is not safe to walk the short stretch. Fresh calls were made this week by parents, grandparents and the principal of Lurgybrack National School for greater safety measures to be rolled […]