TALLYING is under way in Letterkenny following a busy day of voting yesterday. Hundreds of tally counters are crowded round the barriers in Letterkenny’s Aura Leisure Centre as Buncrana’s boxes are opened first. It is understood that will be followed by the opening of Carndonagh’s boxes and then Letterkenny. After that it will be what […]
Strong turnout in Letterkenny polling stations
The local elections will elect 37 members representing seven local Local Electoral Areas on Donegal County Council.
Gardaí called to polling station
It is understood gardaí were called to the incident shortly after the polling station opened this morning.
Richard Noble to launch new exhibition at RCC
NEW York born artist and photographer Richard Noble returns to the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny next week with a brand new exhibition. For 50 years Richard has explored and teased at the boundaries of traditional portraiture. His new collection, ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ features work from his New York and LA studios in the […]
Man hospitalised after vehicle caught fire
The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Donegal group urges ‘no’ vote in divorce referendum
THE Donegal founder of the Catholic Association says the institution of marriage will be “weakened even further” if people back plans to reduce the waiting time for divorce. Currently divorce is permitted only under certain conditions, one of which is that a couple has to have been living apart for four years. The government s […]
An Bord Pleanala backs committee over Great Arch access
AN Bord Pleanala has upheld an appeal by a local protest group against blocking off one of the county’s key tourist attractions, The Great Arch near Fanad. Speaking after learning of the national planning board’s decision this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Great Arch Action Committee said they were delighted that Donegal County Council’s decision to […]
Workhouse to premiere mysterious new show at An Grianán
IT will be all about the unknown when a new show takes centre stage at An Grianán Theatre next month. The latest work by Workhouse Theatre Company has been four years in the making and involves an immensely talented collection of local actors and actresses. Apart from that very little is known about the show. […]
Missing Cian makes contact with family
GARDAI in Letterkenny have confirmed that a Donegal man, who had been reported missing, has made contact with home. Cian Langelaan (26) was last seen on May 10 leaving his residence in Letterkenny carrying a backpack. Following an Ireland-wide appeal, gardai have confirmed that Cian has made contact and is safe. The public has been […]
Councillor accuses colleagues of exploiting LIS scheme
A Glenties area councillor has accused councillors of exploiting a government road scheme to “look after their own families first”. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig made the allegation when criticising the amount of funding allocated to Donegal under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). The scheme, designed to enhance non-public roads leading to homes and […]