Fanad Head Lighthouse features in new tourism campaign


DONEGAL’S Fanad Lighthouse is set to feature in an exciting new tourism campaign. Tourism Ireland has partnered with Great Lighthouses of Ireland to capture compelling content featuring beautiful lighthouses in scenic locations around Ireland-including none other than Fanad Head Lighthouse. A series of new short videos and photos of seven different lighthouses has been created […]


Hannigan appointed chairman of DLDC


DONEGAL Local Development Clg (DLDC) has announced the appointment of Paul Hannigan as Chairman of the Board following a recent rotation. Mr Hannigan, Head of College at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has had a distinguished career in higher education. Since his initial appointment as President of LYIT in January 1998, he has played a […]


Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in overnight collision 


By Dionne Meehan  A PEDESTRIAN has sustained serious injuries following an overnight collision in Mountcharles. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the collision which occurred at approximately 4.30am this morning, Tuesday, October 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male pedestrian has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries. “The Main Street […]


Weather: Dry day with bright spells 


MIST and fog patches will gradually clear through the morning leaving a dry day with limited bright spells. Patchy rain will move in through the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly dry with some clear spells, as well as some rain and drizzle too. Lowest […]


Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny marks 170th anniversary


By Rebecca Crockett THE principal of Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny has thanked the “small village” of people responsible for the institution’s success as they marked their historic 170th anniversary last Saturday. Ms Gerardine Mullen told Donegal News that without the support of the staff, her role would be a lot harder. Advertisement “There’s no way any […]


Tickets for night for Charlie Collins are booking quick


CHARLIE Collins announced recently that he was retiring after almost 40 years at the forefront of local media. A specially-arranged night to honour the Letterkenny man will take place at the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, November 15. As well as a gala dinner, there will be a trip down memory lane for all those […]


Letterkenny mother calls for safety measures on dangerously busy road


by Dionne Meehan A WORRIED mother living in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny has pleaded with Donegal County Council to install further safety measures on the R245 amid fears someone will be killed. Mary Lane, who has been living on the road for over nine years, said she witnesses and experiences “near misses” on a daily […]


Work on new-look Market Square could finally start next year


By Chris Ashmore WORK on a new-look Market Square in the heart of Letterkenny could finally begin next year – eight years after an initiative to enhance what is a key public space in the town was originally put forward. After numerous delays, it has now emerged that a contractor could be appointed in the […]


Castlefin to benefit from €€8.9m housing project


By Paul McElwee CASTLEFIN is to receive a welcome social housing boost with the news that 34 housing units are to be erected in the town. The €8.9 million project, situated at Raphoe Road, has already seen ground works begin following the contract being signed by Chairman of Habinteg Housing Association Packie Keeney. Advertisement Funding […]