Letterkenny to host inaugural Mum Talks event


By Róise Collins LETTERKENNY is to host a first of its kind event to help build a supportive and empowering network for mums across the county. Angela McGilloway is a consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal ambassador for MumTalks.ie, the company behind the event. The Derry native was living in Galway when she […]


New development in Lifford will be ‘life-changing’ for local community


A MAJOR new development in Lifford which will include a new social housing scheme, playing fields and new community health facilities, will be life-changing for the local community, according to the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy this morning turned the sod on the […]


Skittle Alley Carpark closed for repairs 


THE Skittle Alley Carpark in Letterkenny will be closed for repairs from today, Monday, November 25. The carpark will re-open on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time.  


Port Road Carpark closed until Friday 


THE Port Road (The Grill) Carpark will be closed for repairs from tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26. The carpark will reopen on Friday, November 29. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience during this time. Advertisement    


Bundoran RNLI rescues swimmer caught in rip current


BUNDORAN RNLI rescued a swimmer who got caught in a rip current off Bundoran Pier yesterday afternoon, Sunday, November 24. Despite the challenging conditions including a south-westerly force 7 to 8 wind and a 3m swell, the crew responded swiftly. Helm Brian Gillespie, along with crew members James Cassidy, Oisín Cassidy and Finn Mullen,  launched […]


€1.2m for outdoor recreation projects


DONEGAL could be poised to cash in on more than €1.2 million in state funding as part of a major nationwide project to develop upland areas, lakes, rivers, beaches, blueways, walking trails and forest walks. In the coming weeks Donegal County Council will be seeking “expressions of interest” and also asking local councillors for their […]


Council meeting adjourned to pay respect to late Councillor


By Róise Collins A meeting of the Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 39 minutes in a tribute to the late former Councillor Séamus Rodgers. Séamus who dedicated 39 years representing the people of west Donegal was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his home town of Annagry. Advertisement As well as a politician […]


Former councillor laid to rest


By Róise Collins FORMER Donegal County Councillor Séamus Rodgers has been fondly remembered for his decades of service within his community. The Annagry native died on Wednesday evening in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Advertisement Séamus dedicated decades of his 90 years representing the people of west Donegal. As well as a politician he […]


Killybegs clean-up operation continues


By Róise Collins CLEAN-UP operations are continuing in Killybegs after severe flooding caused serious damage to over 20 local businesses and households on Bridge Street. Heavy rain on Friday night coupled with the thawing of snow that had accumulated on higher ground attributed to the flood waters that ravaged the street. Advertisement At its peak […]