Pringle predicts February general election


MOUNTING speculation regarding a pre-Christmas general election has been dismissed by Independent Donegal TD Thomas Pringle who instead believes people will go to the poll in February. Talk of a general election ramped up this week after Eamon Ryan announced on Tuesday that he was stepping down as leader of the Green Party and will […]

Donegal roadworks alert for next week


DONEGAL County Council has issued a roadworks alert that may impact motorists in the Kiltoy Road, Ramelton Road, and Aughaninshin Abbey areas. On Monday, resurfacing works will be start on the L-1134-1 Kiltoy Road.  The extent of the surfacing works is from the R245 Ramelton Road to the turn off for Aughaninshin Abbey. Phase 1 – […]

New stamp marks 200 years of mapping activity in Ireland


MINISTER Jack Chambers has unveiled a stamp from An Post marking the bicentenary of ordnance surveying (mapping activity) in Ireland. The first Ordnance Survey of Ireland in 1824 led to a series of six-inch maps of the country in unprecedented detail. The early work is visually stunning, with remarkable detail and fine calligraphy. The first […]

Body of man recovered near Bundoran


THE recovery of a man’s body on Tullan Strand in south Donegal has prompted an investigation by gardaí, with post-mortem results set to determine the direction of their inquiry. The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is suspected to have drowned after falling into the sea. It is believed that he had been […]

German journalists shine spotlight on County Donegal


FIVE journalists from Germany with a combined audience reach of 1.3 million people, have been exploring Donegal as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists represent national radio station, as well as various print and online publications. The group has been following an action-packed itinerary to discover some of the many fantastic activities and experiences […]

ATU helping to tackle food waste


ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) is tackling food waste, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with a social enterprise that redistributes surplus food. The move will see the establishment of a partnership aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, reduce food waste, and support sustainable practices in food systems. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and FoodCloud, an Irish non-profit dedicated to fighting food […]

‘Bridging Borders, Embracing Diversity’


AS part of the Cruinniú na nÓg & Shared Island, Donegal County Council partnered with Scoil Cholmcille and Eglington primary schools to deliver a cross-border, cross-community multi-cultural Arts and Cultural Diversity project. The ‘Bridging Borders, Embracing Diversity’ project aims establishes a cross-border, cross-community arts and cultural diversity programme for two primary schools—one in Donegal and […]

Housing plans for Letterkenny refused


by Louise Doyle PLANS for a second phase major housing development in Letterkenny have been refused by An Bord Pleanála following objections by residents’ associations. Applicant PJ McDermott lodged plans in May 2023 seeking planning permission for phase two of a housing development consisting of a total of 188 residential units, comprising 160 houses and […]

Businesspeople in Letterkenny despair over disruption


BUSINESSPEOPLE on Letterkenny’s Main Street and Market Square are demanding answers from Donegal County Council after a large section of footpath was cordoned off due to safety concerns over dilapidated buildings. Last Friday, large barriers were erected around the footpath after structural engineers sounded the alarm. The safety concerns focus on three buildings that have […]