By Chris Ashmore Calls for the development of a River Swilly walk in Letterkenny resurfaced once again at the monthly meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council. It’s now more than 20 years since a number of local people drafted proposals for the development of the lands stretching from the Port Bridge to the […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. November 8, 1975 75 PER CENT OF STAFF LAID OFF AFTER WORKERS JOINED UNION Advertisement AT A PUBLIC MEETING in Glenties called by the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, the Secretary of the Donegal District Branch, Mr George Hunter […]
How a daily dip has changed the lives of swimming friends
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FOUR years ago, Sally Rodgers would never have imagined starting her mornings in the freezing Atlantic. Today, she can’t imagine life without it. On Sunday, Sally joined the group of swimmers at the Boatstrand in Carrickfinn for a special celebratory dip. Between about 25 of them, the group has braved the chilly Atlantic every single […]
Mechanical fault causes water supply issues in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Buncrana following a mechanical issue at Slavery Water Treatment Plant. Customers in Buncrana and surrounding areas will experience low water pressure or outages today as a result. Water service crews have been deployed and are on site working to restore normal operation […]
Letterkenny optician’s appeal sees hundreds of glasses sent to Africa
ANDREA Devins Opticians in Letterkenny has wrapped up its recent Spectacles Appeal with amazing support from the local community. Thanks to the generosity of so many people across Donegal, hundreds of pairs of pre-loved glasses have now been donated to the Lions Club for distribution to those in need in parts of Africa. The donated […]
IN PICTURES: Bishop Coll announced as new Bishop of Diocese of Raphoe
The Diocese of Raphoe will have a new Bishop following the announcement this morning of the appointment of St. Johnston native, Bishop Niall Coll. The announcement was made following morning Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny in front of a packed congregation. Bishop Coll has been Bishop of Ossory in Kilkenny for the past […]
Additional Christmas flights announced on Donegal–Glasgow route
DONEGAL Airport has announced the addition of two extra flights on the Donegal– Glasgow route, operated by Loganair, in time for the festive season. The additional services will operate on: Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30. These flights provide extra capacity for families and friends travelling home to Donegal for Christmas or for those […]
Road works begin this morning at Windyhall
LETTERKENNY’S ongoing traffic problems are not going to be helped by the news that new road works are to begin this morning resulting in the closure for long periods of the Windyhall road. The works will begin this morning (Thursday) at 10am and Donegal County Council say the road will be open to traffic again […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore supply to customers in Killybegs
UISCE Éireann crews are working to repair a significant burst to a water main supplying the town of Killybegs. Crews are on site and repair works are underway. Repairs are due to be complete by 6pm this evening (Monday). Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all […]
FRESH TAKE: Keeping the light on in our communities ahead of Christmas
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You might have just managed to pack away the Halloween decorations for another year and already there’s places getting ready to switch on their Christmas lights. Like it or loathe it, the countdown to Christmas is starting earlier and with it the undeniable pressure to spend. For many households across Donegal, this Christmas will come […]