Defying the odds: Rose is thriving despite being abandoned at birth


By Dionne Meehan MEET Rose, Donegal Donkey Sanctuary’s newest arrival. When Rose’s mother Daisy was found wandering near a forest heavily pregnant, Sanctuary Manager Danny ‘Donkey’ Curran knew help was needed. Advertisement “She wasn’t a large mare; she was as wide as she was high,” Danny said. “We knew it wouldn’t be long until she […]

Zeus staff in Letterkenny facing temporary lay-offs within weeks


by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that staff at one of Letterkenny’s biggest employers are to be placed on temporary lay-off within weeks. More than 200 production staff at Zeus, based in the IDA Park in Lisnenan, have been told that they will be put on temporary lay-off, without pay, on the first week in July […]

Arranmore a hive of activity at Roar on the Foreshore event


Active Arranmore, a programme delivered by Donegal Local Development Clg (DLDC), was delighted to host its second Roar on the Foreshore event last Saturday. This vibrant community celebration took place at the Amphitheatre on Leab Garrow beach, Arranmore Island. This family-friendly event was free to attend and suitable for all ages.  The Active Arranmore programme […]

Housing development 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 […]

Applications are sought for garda reserve recruitment campaign


AN Garda Síochána is now inviting applications to its latest Garda Reserve recruitment campaign. Earlier this month, the latest Garda Recruitment campaign was launched, and now applications are being invited from those aged 18 to 60. Garda Reserves are voluntary members of An Garda Síochána. Advertisement Reserves are placed in communities and work to assist […]

Investigations continue after man attacked by dog in Donegal 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a man was attacked by a dog on the restricted breed list in Donegal on Sunday, June 16. The man was jogging on the greenway between the villages of Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula when he was set upon by the dog. The dog, understood to be a […]

Resurfacing works commence on the R250 Newmills to Letterkenny road


By Dionne Meehan  RESURFACING works have commenced on the R250 road from Newmills Bridge to the White Stone near Kernans Shop. Traffic management will be in place for the next few days and motorists are advised to expect delays. Advertisement Taking to social media to announce the news yesterday, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly said these […]