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 […]


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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 […]


Interpretive centre launched in Killybegs


An interpretive centre, launched in Killybegs, is promising to offer a unique fish tasting experience, and the opportunity to learn more about fish. Shines Seafood recently opened the new tourist attraction at its shop on the pier in the seaside town with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme. […]


Road works to take place on Lisnennan Road


DONEGAL County Council has advised that road works are due to take place on the Lisnennan Road in Letterkenny next week. “We will have traffic management in place on Wednesday 24th January weather permitting due to road repair works. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this date,” a spokesperson said.


Jason Black to come up against “strong winds” while rowing the Atlantic


By Dionne Meehan  A LETTERKENNY man who is currently rowing from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the heart of the Caribbean is nervously preparing to tackle strong winds on the high seas. Jason Black, who is two weeks into the challenge in aid of ‘Race against Dementia’, took to social media today […]