DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]
From shed to success: Local musician’s whistles go global
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LETTERKENNY’S Callum Parke is changing the tune of what a normal working week looks like by making and selling whistles from his shed. Growing up, the Newmills native immersed himself in music, with rock n’ roll a particular guilty pleasure. From playing the guitar to mastering the tin whistle, it wasn’t until four years ago […]
Uisce Éireann restores full supply to customers in Buncrana
UISCE Éireann’s leak detection crews have successfully located the significant leak that had been impacting supply in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana. The leak was identified earlier today following extensive investigations, and repair works have since been completed. As a result, water supply has now returned to customers across the affected areas. Advertisement […]
Widespread sadness following the death of Adrian McHugh
THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
Next Presbyterian Moderator grew up in Donegal
REV Richard Kerr, who grew up near Ramelton, will become the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s (PCI) next Moderator, after he was elected Moderator-Designate in the Church’s annual election for its senior office bearer on Tuesday evening. While he lived with his parents and five siblings, his father worked for the Reformed Presbyterian Church (RP), worshipping […]
An Grianán Theatre to lead major cross-border arts project
A LETTERKENNY theatre is set to lead a cross-border PEACEPLUS arts project that will foster creative collaboration across Donegal and neighbouring border regions. ‘The Viewing Project’ is a major two-year creative arts initiative developed in collaboration with An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. The project is designed to foster meaningful cross-community connection, dialogue, and reconciliation across […]
McConalogue disappointed at omission of Letterkenny schools from NDO Plan
Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, has expressed his profound disappointment that two Letterkenny schools were not included in the National Development Office (NDO) Sectorial Investment Plan announced by the Minister for Education, Hildagarde Naughton. “It’s extremely disappointing that St Eunan’s College and Illistrin National School were not part of this latest announcement and I […]
North West Breast Cancer Ball 2025 raises €20,000
The North West Breast Cancer Ball 2025 has been hailed as an outstanding success, raising an incredible €20,360 in support of breast cancer services and research across the north west. Breast cancer continues to touch the lives of families throughout Donegal and the ball serves not only as a vital fundraising initiative but also as a […]
Gardaí carry out searches in Donegal as part of online fraud investigation
GARDAÍ from the National Economic Crime Bureau searched a number of properties in Donegal on Monday as part of an ongoing online fraud investigation. The searches led to the seizure of electronic devices of evidential value. No arrests were made during this phase of the investigation. Advertisement This comes as the Garda National Crime Bureau […]
Winning artworks by Donegal students go on exhibition in Omagh
THE top 42 winning artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition – in which three works by Donegal students feature – have gone on exhibition at Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh. Hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the exhibition is now open to the public each day from […]