by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission to IDA Ireland for a development in Letterkenny. The development comprises construction of a new advanced building solution consisting of office and light industrial/production spaces and vehicular/pedestrian access. Advertisement Also included is car parking, cycle shelters, landscaping and an independent ESB substation and switch room […]
Letterkenny records worst air quality in the country
AIR pollution levels in Letterkenny have spiked in recent days and the town’s monitoring station recorded the worst quality in Ireland on Friday, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The monitoring station on the High Road showed spikes of particulate matter (PM2.5) 27 times above the level recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
Letterkenny woman’s exhibition to launch this week in An Grianán
LETTERKENNY artist, Audrey Henry, will offically launch her exhibition ‘Dear Donegal’ on Friday, November 10 at 6pm in An Grianán Theatre. The exhibition features a series of oil paintings of Donegal landscapes painted across the seasons, from the rebirth of spring and summer growth to the cold and decline of autumn and winter. Audrey’s process involves […]
New Conversation Club in Gaoth Dobhair to combat loneliness
THE Men’s Shed in Gaoth Dobhair took the opportunity over Halloween to launch Ireland’s first-ever ‘Conversation Club’ – with the help of some well-dressed vampirinas and vampires. Austin O’Donnell, chairperson of the Scioból na bfhear Men’s Shed, said the ‘Conversation Club’ will be twinned with a new book club and will help ease the isolation and loneliness […]
Regional Cultural Centre awarded funding for late night initiative
THE Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny is to receive €60,000 in funding as part of the Late-Night Events Pilot Scheme. The Arts Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has announced funding for 14 arts centres to open their doors into the night as part of the Late-Night Events Pilot Scheme. The total amount awarded across […]
Sadness at passing of Cancer Bus Charity founder
THE FUNERAL will take place this morning in St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly of Eamonn McDevitt, Dooen Glebe, Newmills, Glenswilly. Known by many as the founder of the Good and New Cancer Bus Charity, Eamonn peacefully passed away on Saturday in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Setting up the charity 23-years-ago, Eamonn worked […]
Two teens killed in Inishowen collision
Gardaí and emergency services are attending a fatal road traffic collision on the R238 at Terrawee, Gleneely, Co. Donegal, November 6 2023. The single vehicle collision involved a car and occurred at approximately 12:30am. Two occupants of the car, a female and male aged in their late teens, were pronounced deceased at the scene and […]
Young people recognised at National Garda Youth Awards
Young people in Donegal have been recognised for their remarkable contribution to their community at the annual National Garda Youth Awards held in Portlaoise this afternoon. Mulroy College in Milford received a special recognition award for the support and compassion students and staff have shown following the Creeslough tragedy. Among those that lost their lives […]
Two pedestrians injured in overnight crash
TWO pedestrians have been taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in an overnight crash. Gardaí are investigating the serious collision in Ballyshannon in the early hours of Saturday morning, November 4. “The collision occurred on the N3 in Templenew and involved a vehicle and two pedestrians,” said a Garda spokesperson. Advertisement “The […]
Almost €30,000 in funding for computers for libraries
DONEGAL County Council has been awarded almost €30,000 in funding to provide new computers, laptops and iPads for libraries across the county. The funding was announced this morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. The investment, under the Libraries Capital Programme, will assist libraries in becoming more digitally inclusive. Advertisement Donegal County […]