By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor has described the on-going Active Travel works for cycle lanes and new pedestrian pathways in Letterkenny as “crazy” and has repeated his call for them to be deferred to after Christmas. Cllr. Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly’s comments come as new Active Travel works between Ballyraine Roundabout and the Creameries Roundabout […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy today with scattered showers
TODAY will start off mostly cloudy and misty across the county. Rain will gradually clear to the north by early afternoon. Bright or sunny spells and scattered showers will follow for the rest of the day. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 9 to 10 degrees with light breezes. Tonight will start off mainly dry, however, persistent […]
FRESH TAKE: Keeping the light on in our communities ahead of Christmas
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You might have just managed to pack away the Halloween decorations for another year and already there’s places getting ready to switch on their Christmas lights. Like it or loathe it, the countdown to Christmas is starting earlier and with it the undeniable pressure to spend. For many households across Donegal, this Christmas will come […]
Council to ask Transport Minister to witness traffic problems for himself
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By Chris Ashmore Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council is writing to the Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien (inset) to invite him to visit Letterkenny in order to see first hand the serious traffic related difficulties that exist in the town. The decision follows the passing of a motion from Cllr. Gerry McMonagle who warned of the […]
Student of the Year award for Jack Stevenson
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JACK Stevenson from Lifford has been named the Overall Student of the Year at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Cavan. Jack is undertaking a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Drystock Management. He was presented with the Myles Smyth Cup by Minister Niamh Smyth TD and Anne Marie Butler, Head of Education, Teagasc at this week’s […]
Schools all set for Donegal ETB Junior Debating event
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THE Donegal ETB Junior Debating Forum will take place on Tuesday in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny. It will bring together second year junior cycle students from ETB schools across the county to develop their communication, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Building on the great success of last year’s event, this year’s forum will once […]
90 years on, RNLI lay wreath at the site of the Arranmore Disaster
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The RNLI volunteer crew of the Arranmore RNLI this morning laid a wreath at the site of the Arranmore Disaster to commemorate 90 years since the tragedy. In an emotional ceremony, crew members remembered the 19 people who lost their lives on that fateful day. On November 9, 1935, a yawl (sailing boat) carrying 20 […]
Audit of car parks in Letterkenny ‘very timely’ – Cllr
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CONFIRMATION that an audit of car parks in Letterkenny is set to take place has been welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan. Calling for the audit at its monthly meeting, he said that some car parks are “under more pressure than others” and felt it was timely to […]
Alisha Gallagher wins Elaine Winston Memorial Award at Loreto
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Pictured is Alisha Gallagher receiving the Elaine Winston Memorial Award for Senior Gaelic Football player of the year at Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny. Alisha, a Leaving Cert student at Loreto last year, came back to receive her prize at Friday night’s annual school awards ceremony. She’s pictured with Mr Conor Ferry. Her award was […]