DONEGAL County Council, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), ESB, and Enterprise Car Club recently launched a new sustainable transport initiative at Justice Walsh Road, Letterkenny. Two shared electric vehicles (EVs), one e-cargo bike and four e-bikes are available to book by the public for an hour or by the day to suit […]
Workers and rescued animals in threatened closure of Donegal ISPCA centre – SIPTU
SIPTU members employed in the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) are calling on the urgent intervention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, due to the threatened denial of protections for workers and services arising from the proposed closure of the organisation’s rehabilitation centre in Ballyare. […]
Public meeting hears of traffic chaos in Letterkenny
By Róise Collins A PUBLIC meeting has heard of the traffic chaos facing residents and businesses in Letterkenny. The meeting, held in Oldtown on Wednesday evening, was chaired by Áontú representative Mary T Sweeney. It was attended by Deputy Charles Ward and his colleagues from the 100% Redress Party, as well as local business owners, developers […]
Call grows louder for rail return to Donegal
DONEGAL once had more than 300 kilometres of rail line, but since 1965 the county has been without a train service. Now campaigners are renewing the call to bring rail back. The West Ulster Rail Initiative (WURI), founded in 1995, will hold its AGM this Wednesday, 10 September, at 7.30pm in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny. […]
Donegal Stores celebrated at Londis Retailing Excellence Awards 2025
FOUR Londis stores from County Donegal were among the top-performing retailers honoured at the Londis Retailing Excellence Awards 2025, held recently at the Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort, Gorey, Co. Wexford. The event, hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the Londis brand in Ireland, recognised the outstanding achievements in retail excellence of Londis’ nationwide network […]
Charity walk in honour of Late Late Toy Show child to begin in Letterkenny
A MEATH couple are gearing up to walk from Letterkenny to their hometown in Meath to support Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. Paddy and Claire Hickey—proud parents to Ollie, who lives with Bethlem Myopathy muscular dystrophy—will embark on a six-day, 200km walk from Letterkenny to their hometown of Enfield, passing through Tyrone, Monaghan, and Cavan. This marks the […]
Urgent call for safety measures at accident blackspot
By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor will once again press for enhanced safety measures at an accident blackspot in Gaoth Dobhair during tomorrow’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District. It comes after a second motorist was involved in a collision at Knockastrollar, An Bun Beag last week, just days after another was hospitalised after her […]
Weather: Bright and crisp start to the day
THERE will be a bright and crisp start to the day with sunny spells. Scattered showers will continue to move in from the west and become more widespread through the morning, turning heavy at times with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel fresher with highs of 14 to 16 degrees, increasing fresh […]
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week The Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice carpark at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard […]
Ramelton doctor appointed CEO of state agency
A RAMELTON doctor has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Dr Lynn Ramsey will take up her new post at the State agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of Ireland’s further and higher education system, on November 3. QQI ensures that learners achieve qualifications that are valued nationally and internationally. Dr Ramsey is currently […]