LETTERKENNY Pantomime Society are making a long overdue return to the stage with their show, Aladdin in An Grianan Theatre this weekend. Family-favourite Aladdin opens on Saturday, January 20, running until Saturday, January 27 with shows nightly at 7:30pm and three weekend matinees to suit little theatre-goers at 2pm on January 20, 21 and 27. […]
Donegal county councillor to lead election poster free campaign
By Dionne Meehan INDEPENDENT Councillor Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has announced that he will contest this year’s local elections without the use of election posters. Making the decision to run his campaign without posters, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig told the Donegal News that it is something he believes the community prefers. Advertisement “They find […]
Letterkenny estate agent issues appeal as ‘housing crisis deepens’
A LETTERKENNY based estate agent has appealed to anyone thinking about selling a house in Donegal to get in touch as the housing crisis here deepens. Brendan McGee of Franklins said they urgently need more properties for sale to meet the increasing demand. “There is a housing crisis in Donegal and we urgently need more […]
Four Lane Road subject to an ‘ongoing review’
by Kate Heaney ACKNOWLEDGING that the four lane carriageway in Letterkenny is now more or less completed, Cllr Donal Coyle has called on the council to contact Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to install reflectors on the central divide of the road. “It is a very good job and the traffic lights are working well. There […]
Two men arrested after robbery at Rathmullan business
Gardaí in Milford have arrested two men following an investigation into a robbery of a business premises that occurred on Pound Street, Rathmullan, yesterday evening. At approximately 7pm, one man entered the premises armed with a knife and threatened staff. No one was injured during the incident. He left the scene with a large sum […]
Temperatures to rise as wind warning issued for Sunday
A low temperature and ice warning remains in place until 11am this morning but there will be milder conditions as the day progresses, according to Met Eireann. Further snowfall overnight has again led to dangerous driving conditions across the county. “A cold and frosty morning with icy stretches. Becoming generally dry and sunny though as […]
Harris due in Donegal on Monday
Minister Simon Harris will visit County Donegal on Monday to undertake various official duties. Commencing his trip with an engagement at the Atlantic Technological University’s Killybegs Campus in the morning, the minister is expected to announce funding. Following this, he will travel to ATU Letterkenny to unveil new initiatives in the afternoon, Donegal News understands.
Woman taken to hospital after Glenties crash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a crash in Glenties this afternoon. The accident occurred on the Ardara Road at approximately 2pm and Gardaí and the emergency services attended the scene. A spokesperson for the garda press office said: “A woman was injured at the scene and has been conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital […]
Gardaí in Buncrana get a visit from a very ‘cool’ character
BUNCRANA Garda Station had a visit from a very ‘cool’ character today after he heard about their latest recruitment campaign. Despite having “cold feet” about applying at first, his friend Tiernan stuck by his side for moral support. And with Tiernan by his side, he felt able to “freeze” the day. Advertisement With Superintendent Grant […]
Roads will be gritted from 4pm today
All Donegal winter maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 4pm today and again from 5am tomorrow morning (Friday). A yellow warning for snow and ice will remain in place until 6am on Friday. Met Eireann has warned of further snow showers with difficult travelling conditions and some travel and service disruption. Donegal County […]