By Róise Collins A DONEGAL County Councillor has underlined the importance of supporting local Pride events after objections forced a last-minute change of venue for a Letterkenny Pride fundraiser scheduled for yesterday afternoon. Cllr Declan Meehan, a long-time supporter of Letterkenny Pride, emphasised the importance of maintaining Pride events in the town. Advertisement “It’s so […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
THIS morning there will be some brighter intervals, but overall it will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It will become drier and brighter later. Highest temperatures of 17 to 22 degrees with light to moderate winds. Advertisement Tonight will become largely dry with clear spells. Isolated showers with some fog patches […]
Gaoth Dobhair brothers once again win Ireland’s largest currach race
The Ó Domhnaill brothers from Gaoth Dobhair have again claimed victory in Ireland’s largest traditional currach race, the 2025 Three Island Challenge, held this weekend in the Dublin town of Skerries. Battling a field of 19 boats and over 60 crew members, the trio of Simon, Ronan and Michael Ó Domhnaill were first across the […]
Government putting Donegal ‘front and centre’ of rural regeneration – McConalogue
DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue says Donegal is being prioritised under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. He was speaking at the official opening of the Killybegs 2040 – Town Centre Regeneration Project, which he performed along with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. “The Government is putting Donegal front and […]
Burst water main causing traffic delays in Letterkenny
MOTORISTS should be advised of heavy traffic in and around the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny this lunchtime. Traffic delays have been prompted by a burst water main on the Ramelton Road close to the Pin Tavern premises. There are long tail-backs approaching the town at Magherennan and on Middle Road coming from the Kiltoy Roundabout. […]
McGee named at midfield as Donegal get set for Monaghan test
By Diarmaid Doherty JASON McGee and Dáire Ó Baoill are both included in the Donegal team which has been named this morning ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited All-Ireland quarter-final meeting with Monaghan in Croke Park (4pm). McGee and Caolan McColgan were both in from the start in last Sunday’s win over Louth, despite being named […]
Fine for woman who drove down road the wrong way
A YOUNG woman detected driving down the wrong way on the Port Road in Letterkenny with “people hanging out of the sun roof” during the rally at the weekend has been fined. Courtney Cahoon was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged that on Saturday, June 21, she did drive a vehicle in a manner (including […]
Business All-Star award for popular Letterkenny firm
Classic Blinds and Interiors in Letterkenny have been awarded the Business All-Star 2025 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Receiving the national honour is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to high-quality window treatments, customer satisfaction and business excellence. Established as a trusted name in home décor, Classic Blinds and Interiors have built up […]