By Róise Collins DONEGAL has the second lowest housing rent in the country despite the cost having risen by 16 per cent in the last 12 months according to a Daft.ie report released this week. The average rent in Donegal at the start of May was €994 just slightly above that being charged in Leitrim […]
Two Donegal Retailers recognised as outstanding Retailers at annual XL awards night
KIERAN Roarty’s XL in Dunlewey and Nicola McNulty’s XL Donegal Town are among an elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities. The annual XL Retailer Awards celebration were held in The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone recently. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners […]
Man arrested after drugs seized in Derry
POLICE in Derry seized suspected Class B drugs from a vehicle in Galliagh yesterday evening, Thursday May 18. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team officers made the detection in the Slievemore Park area at around 6.30pm while on mobile patrol. As they passed a parked vehicle they were alerted to a man who got out of it. […]
Call for action over anti-social behaviour
By Emma Ryan DONEGAL County Council has been urged to fix a broken fence at the back of Cashel Park in Letterkenny due to ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area. The issue was raised by Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh at the recent meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. Advertisement He explained there is an ongoing issue with […]
Call for ‘weather beaten’ Long Lane to be resurfaced
By Emma Ryan A LETTERKENNY Councillor has called for the Long Lane to be fully resurfaced. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the motion at the recent meeting of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District and said the busy road which serves a large number of housing estates, is in need of full resurfacing works. Advertisement He said works had […]
12 Donegal beaches retain Blue Flag status
DONEGAL has retained Blue Flag status at all 14 locations across the county for the 2023 season. It has been confirmed the 12 blue flag beaches across the county will retain their status, while Greencastle and Rathmullan Marinas have also secured the award. The awards were presented by the Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and […]
Minister Mc Conalogue visits ATU Civil Engineering and Construction Showcase
THE Faculty of Engineering and Technology’s Department of Civil Engineering and Construction welcomed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to their end of year showcase last week on the Letterkenny campus. This annual exhibition focuses on the final year BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and BSc (Hons) Construction Management students while also displaying […]
Donegal Garda Youth Awards winners announced
Donegal Joint Policing Committee were pleased to host the Donegal Garda Youth Awards on Thursday, May 18 2023. The awards celebrated outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years and recognised the good work being done by young people in every community in Donegal. The application process opened in February with nominations invited […]
Letterkenny shop revealed as seller of winning Lotto ticket
THE €1 million winning Lotto ticket was sold in Kelly’s Centra & Kelly’s Diner, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. The National Lottery confirmed this week that a ticket purchased in Donegal had scooped the Daily Million top prize in Tuesday night’s draw. Today, they confirmed the ticket was sold in the busy Mountain Top store. Advertisement The […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland issues alert over Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers
Inland Fisheries Ireland is urging anglers and the general public to report sightings of Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers over the coming months. In 2017, 2019 and 2021 this non-native fish species unexpectedly appeared in unprecedented numbers in multiple river systems in the southwest, west and northwest of Ireland. As Pacific pink salmon predominantly […]