TODAY is the historic launch day for the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history with an unprecedented €1 billion road overhaul. The day marks the start of Donegal County Council’s formal Compulsory Purchase Order process to acquire lands and homes for the unprecedented restructuring. It involves compulsory purchases of 1,500 acres that affect 475 people […]
United together to remember loved ones at Darkness into Light
By Jonathan Magee A BRAVE Letterkenny woman who lost her sister to suicide took part in the annual Darkness into Light walk before dawn on Saturday – and experienced a chance encounter that left all involved deeply moved. Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of dawn, Leonie Gallagher said she had come forward to highlight […]
Latest episode of Donegal Rally airs tonight on TV
A DOCUMENTARY about the Donegal Rally is due on TG4 tonight. The Irish-language film, which airs at 8pm on TG4, is called Taobh Thiar den Roth – Donegal International Rally. Its producer Sonia Nic Giolla Easbuig revealed it is not just about young people doing donuts on public roads. Advertisement She said: “I think some […]
A lifelong Bonagee United stalwart – funeral takes place of Kieran McKay
THE FUNERAL took place on Saturday of Kieran McKay, Drumany, Letterkenny, a lifelong and beloved supporter of Bonagee United FC. Saturday’s funeral Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs was celebrated by Fr Ciaran Harkin, who offered condolences to the family on behalf of himself, friend of the family Fr Paul McGeehan, and the […]
Principal of Woodland NS announces her retirement
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PRINCIPAL of Woodland National School, Dr Patricia Slevin, has announced that she will retire from teaching at the end of this school year. Dr Slevin, who has been prinicpal of the Letterkenny primary school since 2017, shared the news in an announcement circulated to parents. In the statement, she said: “I have had the privilege […]
Ashlawn facing ‘unacceptable’ levels of traffic
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ASHLAWN estate in Letterkenny is facing ‘unacceptable’ levels of traffic during peak commuter times, it has been claimed. Fine Gael Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh highlighted the issue at Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. It comes as some commuters have taken to using Ashlawn as a shortcut through Letterkenny traffic. Advertisement However, this has caused traffic […]
Annual Street Feast returning to Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter
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THE vibrant Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter community is delighted to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual Street Feast. It will take place on Sunday, May 24, from 1pm to 4pm on Church Lane, Letterkenny. This much-loved community event promises an afternoon of great food, live entertainment and family-friendly fun in the heart of the town. […]
Call to restrict large vehicles on Windyhall Road during peak traffic
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AN assessment will be carried out on Windyhall Road in Letterkenny after calls were made to restrict HGVs at peak traffic times. A motion on the issue was brought to Tuesday’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District by 100% Redress Cllr Tómas Seán Devine. He said: “Large vehicles are causing serious tail backs and causing serious traffic […]
Nurses to protest and commence work-to-rule at Stranorlar facility
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and the Psychiatric Nurses Association have served notice of industrial action in the Donegal Intellectual Disability Services, Árd na Gréine. The action follows a decision by the employer to withdraw a proposal that would have 247 management on-site. As a result the facility in Stranorlar will begin industrial action in the […]
Young male hospitalised after Ballybofey collision
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A young male was hospitalised after being struck by car in Ballybofey this morning. The collision involving a car and a pedestrian occurred shortly before 9am on the Main Street. The pedestrian, a male juvenile, was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries, described as ‘non-life threatening’. Advertisement Gardaí and emergency services attended […]