THE new €8.46M SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) was launched yesterday at Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny. Supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, SPEAR will position the North West as a hub for semiconductor and photonics innovation, driving regional economic growth and strengthening cross-border collaboration. The centre is a huge boost for the region […]
A blow for Ramelton as two businesses announce closure
THERE has been much disappointment in Ramelton this week after two popular food businesses announced their closure. The well known coffee van, Bambi and Bean took to social media earlier this week to notify their customers that they will be closing due to their barista making a career move across the country. The coffee van […]
Letterkenny to feature in new ITV series
By Aoife Doherty LETTERKENNY is to feature in the second instalment of the popular ITV series ‘Dermot O’Leary’s Taste of Ireland’. The former X Factor host and tv star was spotted filming in Letterkenny this week as part of the show. Advertisement Dermot, who is proud of his Irish roots, took to our screens last […]
Businesses warned amid reported fake bank notes
BUSINESSES across Donegal are being urged to vigilant amid the rise in reported counterfeit bank notes. Gardaí have warned that it has come to their attention that fake Bank of England £20 Sterling notes were in circulation in Bundoran on Sunday, September 14. A garda spokesperson said: “A man entered a business premises at Main […]
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision with a lorry in Kilmacrennan. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at the crossroads on the N56 Main Street, Kilmacrennan, on Thursday, September 11 at approximately 12.50pm. The motorcyclist was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following the collision to receive medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries. A garda […]
Man (40s) arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
A man aged in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the fatal Creeslough explosion. Ten people died in the explosion at a service station on October 7, 2022. Many others were injured. The man was arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Advertisement The […]
A nod to Donegal in recent The Traitors episode
THE Traitors is taking Ireland by storm and people across the country are tuning in eagerly for each episode. Donegal viewers were pleased to see a nod to their county in one of the most recent episodes. Host Siobhan McSweeney donned a fabulous cloak, made from none other than Donegal tweed all the way from […]
Lifford road closed following traffic collision
Lifford Road is currently closed following a road traffic collision. Gardaí are at the scene, and diversions are in place. No further details at this time.
Shop window smashed in Ballybofey
WITNESSES are sought after the front window of a shop was smashed in Ballybofey. The incident occurred at a shop at Main Street sometime between 9pm Saturday, September 6 and 12.30pm the following day. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may have been on the street, particularly in the early hours of Sunday […]
Stolen trailer and calf later abandoned over the border
GARDAÍ are appealing for dash-cam footage following the theft of a jeep, trailer and calf, later found abandoned over the border. Gardaí have said that a jeep was parked at farmland in the area of Grousehall, Pettigo on Saturday, September 6. There was a trailer attached with a calf on board. Between 1.45pm and 2pm on that […]