Donegal’s Judith McCarthy is longest serving museum curator in Ireland


by Paddy Walsh FOR someone who is directly involved in history, Judith McCarthy has made a little piece of it herself! After arriving in Letterkenny thirty years ago, she is currently the longest serving Local Authority Museum Curator in Ireland. Advertisement “It sometimes seems like yesterday and other times a long time ago. But I’ve […]

Brewing up something special


THE managing director of McDaid’s Football Special has spoken of how a Buisness Expansion Grant has boosted his family buisness and has helped provide a greater focus on marketing and new sales opportunities. Since the 1940s, McDaid’s has been developing soft drinks to go with any occasion. The Ramelton brand’s iconic soft drink Football Special […]

Fianna Fáil to choose from six nominees


by Kate Heaney AS the General Election edges closer, parties are preparing sooner rather than later to have their candidates in place and get campaigning underway. Fianna Fáil have six candidates nominated to contest the party’s selection convention which is expected to select two candidates when the time comes, although no date is set as […]

Zeus staff face further temporary lay-offs


by Kate Heaney THE future of a number of workers at Zeus in Letterkenny still remains uncertain with around 200 staff to be temporarily laid off for the first week of August. The move comes after staff were already laid off for the first week of this month. Advertisement However, the company this week told […]

Gardaí probe early morning fire in Letterkenny 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a fire on the Pearse Road, Letterkenny this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 5.30am this morning, Friday, July 26. It is understood the blaze broke out at what is known locally as the old bacon factory site. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “   Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene […]

Memorial bench unveiled honouring disability activist


A MEMORIAL bench was unveiled at the weekend honouring Letterkenny man Frank Larkin. Well known for his work as a disability rights campaigner, Mr Larkin passed away in 2020 after falling ill. He was 48. Mr Larkin (pictured) lived with the condition spina bifida but he never let it get in the way of his full […]

Illegal use of e-scooters will lead to fines, warn gardaí


E SCOOTER users and cyclists who use the footpath will be fined, Gardai in Donegal warned this week. The warning comes after two pedestrians on the footpath were knocked down in Letterkenny at the weekend. Sergeant Eunan Walsh warned that following the introduction of new legislation covering the use of e scooters and cycles, users […]

Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Letterkenny to conserve water


Uisce Éireann is experiencing high levels of demand in the Letterkenny area and has called on customers to conserve water and protect supply. The surge in demand has affected reservoir levels with a number of customers experiencing outages and low pressure. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be mindful of their […]