DONEGAL County Council has shared advice with motorists ahead of the switching on of the new traffic signals at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny tomorrow, Tuesday. The main objective of the Polestar Signalisation Project is to improve traffic flow at the busy roundabout while also providing safe facilities for pedestrians and cyclists at the roundabout. […]
Firework thrown through letterbox in Letterkenny
A FIREWORK was thrown through the letterbox of a house in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at a property on Dr McGinley Road on Sunday, October 1, sometime between 9pm and 9.30pm. It comes as gardaí say there has been a sharp rise in the number of incidents involving fireworks being reported this […]
Special appeal as new information emerges on Cian Langelaan’s disappearance
A special appeal has been shared by Missing Persons Helpline Ireland following the emergence of new information on missing person Cian Langelaan. Last month marked the three-year anniversary of the appearance of Cian who has been missing from the Falcarragh area since September 24, 2020. The last known sighting of Cian was on Sunday, September […]
Mum due to give birth a week after eviction
by Louise Doyle A MAN who is facing being made homeless in Letterkenny with his pregnant wife days after she gives birth, along with their three-year-old daughter, has said he fears his family will not find another home. Krzysztof Borkowski’s family is one of 19 families living in the Forest Ballymacool housing estate who are facing eviction. Advertisement He was told last Friday that he and […]
When you eat good, you feel good – it’s as simple as that
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Angela McGlanaghey, Store Manager at Simple Simon’s Restaurant in Donegal Town. She says business is good, and people now care more than ever about what they eat. Hi Angela, how are you these days? Hi Paul I’m good thank you, life is busy but great! How is business in […]
Long-serving Donegal foster carers honoured at a special event
THE Mayor of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District, Cllr Kevin Bradley has honoured long-serving foster carers at an event in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. He was joined at the special appreciation event by Jacqueline Smyth, National Lead for Foster Care, Tusla and Gerry Hone, Regional Chief Officer, West North West, Tusla who extended their […]
Diving into a world of imagination at Letterkenny Literary Festival
LETTERKENNY is buzzing with literary excitement as the town gears up to celebrate Brendan Behan’s 100th birthday at the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival. From Wednesday, October 18 to Sunday, October 22, prepare to be enchanted by a vibrant celebration of words, poetry, film, music, talks, and drama inviting everyone to dive into a world […]
100 years on, ‘Drumboe’ play takes us back to a divisive past
By Paddy Walsh THE power of the pen and the power of performance come together in a play that will bring audiences through a period of Donegal history that was both divisive and deadly. ‘Drumboe’, which is being staged in the Balor Theatre for three nights from tonight, Thursday, is the work of Letterkenny playwright, Kieran […]
15 years evolving – Happy Birthday Evolve Clothing
FIFTEEN years ago, a vision was born, and this week, Evolve Clothing celebrates a journey filled with style, community, and heartfelt gratitude. Evolve Clothing has blossomed from a dream into a thriving reality. Brothers, JP and Mark McCloskey opened their first shop on October 9th 2008 in the middle of an economic recession. “At the […]
Council asked if contractors would be penalised for unauthorised lane closures
By Róise Collins UNAUTHORISED lane closures on arterial routes are responsible for recent “traffic chaos” in Letterkenny, a meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District has heard. A motion tabled by Cllr Donal Coyle at Tuesday’s meeting asked the council to explain the reason for the traffic chaos on the Kilmacrennan Road on Friday, September 29 […]