June 7 elections portal launched in Donegal


WITH June 7 now just around the corner, an online portal has been created to provide accurate information to voters and also those running in the local elections here in Donegal. For those seeking one the 37 available seats on Donegal County Council, nominations must be lodged from next Monday to the following Saturday, May […]

Permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office ‘likely’


by Louise Doyle THE permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office is “likely” as efforts to secure a contract are proving unsuccessful, An Post has said. Rathmullan Post Office closed its doors on April 12 last following 53 years of service after its owners Bernadette and John Kelly retired. Advertisement Customers were transferred to the office in Ramelton. Responding […]

Plans lodged to revamp popular Letterkenny pub


by Louise Doyle ONE of Letterkenny’s most popular bars could be set for a revamp after plans were lodged to transform the pub. Applicants Michael and Mark Blaney submitted proposals to Donegal County Council on April 22 to renovate and refurbish the Central Bar, Upper Main Street in Letterkenny. Advertisement If given the go-ahead, the pub could see a […]

Donegal’s top garda wants tougher laws to protect young people at discos 


BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S most senior garda has called on the community to ensure that adolescents are discouraged from consuming alcohol, and that measures are in place to look after those who do manage to become intoxicated. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan was speaking to the Donegal News on Friday in Letterkenny at the launch of […]

Tailbacks in Letterkenny as Bank Holiday traffic causes lengthy delays 


Motorists are advised that traffic is extremely heavy in and around Letterkenny this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. The town played host to the North West 10k earlier this morning and traffic restrictions were in place before and during the event. However, despite those restrictions being lifted, there are now tailbacks in parts of the town […]

AIB Future Sparks award for St. Eunan’s College 


St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny has won a top prize at the inaugural AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards. The awards, celebrating schools that give back to the community, took place in Croke Park on Wednesday,  having received a staggering 123 submissions from 103 schools across the country.  Transition Year students at St. Eunan’s College initiated […]

3,956 Ukrainian refugees in Donegal


THERE are 3,956 Ukrainian refugees in County Donegal, the second highest number in the country after Kerry. New figures, given to the Irish Independent by the Department of Integration, show that Kerry is hosting the largest number of Ukrainians, 6,195. Next is Donegal with 3,956. The figures don’t include Ukrainians in Donegal who may have […]

Motorist arrested and car seized by Letterkenny Gardaí


MEMBERS of the Letterkenny Garda Roads Policing Unit last night arrested a motorist on suspicion of drink driving and seized the driver’s car. The Garda Active Mobility app initially confirmed to gardaí that the car was not insured. Also, the driver does not hold a valid driving licence and court proceedings are to follow. Gardaí […]