SIGN posts for the Lennon Waterfall in Ramelton were called for by Cllr Pauric McGarvey at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting describing the waterfall as a “hidden gem”. Also known as the Salmon Leap, Cllr McGarvey said he visited there as a child and now brings his own children there. “Make it a tourist attraction […]
Graffiti in Letterkenny ‘getting out of hand’
by Kate Heaney GRAFFITI in Letterkenny is ‘getting out of hand’ and is causing major problems for the Tidy Towns, according to Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh who raised the issue at this week’s meeting of the Letterkenny Municipal District. Cllr Kavanagh said the message needs to go out that graffiti on property is an offence and […]
Gardaí in Donegal urge motorists to only travel if “necessary”
GARDAÍ in Donegal took to social media this morning to urge motorists to only travel if “necessary”. This comes following the extension of a low temperature weather warning for Donegal to 11am, Friday, January 19. Gardaí have this morning described roads around Donegal as being in a “treacherous” condition. Advertisement “Please only travel if necessary […]
Vigilance urged on the roads as yellow alert for snow remains
by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS in Donegal are urged to exercise continued caution as a yellow alert for ice and low temperature remains in place until tomorrow, Friday, January 19. A status yellow alert for snow and ice in Donegal came into effect yesterday and will continue until 11am tomorrow, Met Éireann has said. Advertisement All […]
Fresh hope for vital counselling service
“We are conscious of how the closure of this service would affect local communities and the concern that this has caused across the county.”
Pringle raises funding for counselling service in Dáil
Donegal TD Thomas Pringle, has called on Government to reverse the funding decision that is forcing Donegal’s only child and adolescent counselling service to close. Addressing the Dáil today, Deputy Pringle said: “The recent announcement that Donegal’s only child and adolescent counselling service has been forced to close because of a lack of funding has […]
Limited number of tickets for event to celebrate contributions of Dr McDaid
A limited number of tickets are available for Friday night’s function in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny to celebrate the contributions of Dr James McDaid to medicine, sport and politics. Dr. McDaid retired as a doctor in June after serving the people of Letterkenny and Donegal for 50 years. At the start of 2023, St Eunan’s GAA Club honoured […]
Minister Harris urges students to avail of CAO reduced fee before deadline
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD is encouraging students to get their CAO applications in before the reduced fee deadline. Anyone applying to the CAO can avail of the reduced fee of €30 until Saturday, 20 January. Applications made after that date will have to pay the standard […]
US magazine brands Donegal musician as ‘Ireland’s roots and blues prodigy’
DONEGAL musician Muireann Bradley is attracting attention Stateside after her amazing performance on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and has been branded ‘Ireland’s roots and blues prodigy’ by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The US magazine has featured a performance with the Ballybofey singer on their ‘Acoustic Guitar Sessions’, a collection of videos showcasing the best acoustic guitarists around […]
Plans lodged for coffee and bistro shop in town
PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council for a bistro and coffee shop in Letterkenny. Applicant Ballyshannon Retail Limited have submitted proposals seeking planning permission for the erection of a new two-and-a-half storey building comprising a new bistro, coffee shop and deli shop area at Slate Row. The proposed plans also comprise the demolition of […]