TWENTY-seven project groups in Donegal have been allocated a total of almost €2 million under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was introduced in 2023 and aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community. The funding is specifically targeted at projects […]
Letterkenny traffic to be discussed at consultation
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC flow concerns will be to the fore at a public consultation in Letterkenny tomorrow. Residents, the public and other interested parties are being urged to attend the consultation event in The Vestry from 3pm to 7pm to share their views on Donegal County Council’s plans for two proposed developments under the Letterkenny […]
Sadness following the death of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin
THERE is much sadness in Churchill today following the passing of Little Blue Hero Danny McLaughlin, Tirargus, Trentagh, Churchill. Danny, who was just two-years-old, passed away peacefully at his late residence surrounded by his loving family yesterday, Sunday, February 23. Danny was born with an inoperable brain tumour and received constant care from both his […]
Rentokil reports significant increase in rodent activity in Northwest
Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a sharp increase in rodent infestations in the Northwest. Recent statistics indicate a 60 per cent rise in mouse-related activity and a seven per cent increase in rat activity in January 2025 compared to the same period last year. Colm Moore, Regional Technical Manager for Rentokil, said: […]
Weather: Sunny spells with a mix of scattered showers
TODAY will be blustery with good spells of sunshine and well scattered showers at first. More widespread heavy showers will spread from the west this afternoon, some of hail with scattered thunderstorms. Showers will become more scattered again this evening. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Tonight, there will be a mix of […]
Chadwicks Letterkenny named Branch of the Year
CHADWICKS Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, has named the team at Chadwicks Letterkenny as the winners of the ChadwicksBranch of the Year award at the third annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards (CARAs). The CARAs brings together colleagues, branches and departments from across Chadwicks Group, for a night to celebrate and recognise their hard work […]
Farm inspections to treble
By Chris Ashmore DONEGAL County Council is set to nearly treble the number of farm inspections this year, it has been confirmed. Last year, the local authority completed 71 farm inspections in 2024 under the Good Agricultural Practice Regulations, focusing on areas of the county where agriculture has been linked to poor water quality. Advertisement These […]
Community Heritage Grant Scheme opens
THE Heritage Council is inviting online applications from community groups in County Donegal under its Community Heritage Grant Scheme until 11.30pm on Friday, March 14. Applications are sought for projects that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections, buildings, monuments, habitats, species or objects or are aimed at improving access and inclusion to […]
The Donegal International Car Push is back
JUST as they did in 2017, the main auto dealers in the county have once again joined forces and put their shoulders to the wheel in supporting Relay For Life Donegal by recreating the Donegal International Car Push on Wednesday, May 21 at 7pm. However, it won’t be their shoulders, because this year they have […]
Letterkenny legend Jerry the Giraffe returns to Main St
By Róise Collins JERRY the Giraffe, the beloved motorised figure that once proudly stood in the window of Dillon’s supermarket, has returned to Letterkenny’s Main Street. This time, he’s found a new home at the popular Cottage Bar. Dillon’s was the town’s first supermarket and an institution in its own right, and so was Jerry, […]