BALLYBOFEY has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country with almost thirty per cent of units in the town now empty. That’s according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report which found that Donegal as a county has the highest vacancy rate in Ulster at 16.8 per cent, a 0.2 per cent increase […]
Water supplies under pressure again
WATER supplies in Donegal are once again under pressure as the warm dry weather continues. There is huge demand for drinking water on the Lough Mourne Water Supply and Irish Water is appealing for the public to reduce usage. Demand for water in Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Killygordon, Liscooley, Lifford, Castelfinn, Ballindrait, Ballynacor, Tievebrack, Glenfin Road and […]
LYIT to host first on-campus event since pandemic began
Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) is busy preparing for several events including its first on-campus event since lockdown began in March 2020. From Friday 3 September until Friday 10 September, LYIT will host two online events and one on-campus event. The first event will take place on Friday 3 September (Leaving Certificate Results Day) where […]
Plans for new youth club in Falcarragh
A NEW YOUTH club is being established in Falcarragh with an information meeting due to take place this evening. The youth club for fifth and six class pupils is being set up by Ionad Naomh Fionnán. It is hoped it will open in late September subject to Government restrictions and guidelines. Speaking to the Donegal […]
Lough Derg pilgrimage re-invented
LOUGH Derg is preparing to welcome people back for a Lakeshore Pilgrimage for September after Covid-19 cancelled the traditional summer season two years in a row. The team at Lough Derg have developed a new pilgrimage experience on the Lakeshore along the Lough Derg Pilgrim Path and it will open to pilgrims in September. The […]
Donegal woman in groundbreaking awareness podcast
A MILFORD woman who has been recognised for her bravery in surviving and dealing with cancer will speak about her experience in a ground breaking new Podcast series to raise awareness of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Nikki Bradley (35) is set to feature on the ‘Gold Ribbon Conversations Podcast’, which focuses on the lived experiences […]
Walk-in vaccination clinics in Letterkenny for over 12s
All Covid-19 vaccines are free of charge and will give you protection from Covid-19.
Castlefinn musician to attend crunch meeting
CASTLEFINN musician Matt McGranaghan will meet Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar today when he will attend an important meeting to push for the reopening of the live music industry. The fiddle player along with other members of the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) want answers from the government leaders following the revelation […]
Man dies following tragic accident on Arranmore
THERE is shock and sadness on Arranmore after a man died following a tragic accident on the island. Gardai were called at approximately 10am this morning after receiving reports of a man being discovered unconscious on a beach on the island. The man, aged in his 50s, was airlifted to Sligo General Hospital by the […]
Tributes paid following death of Inishowen councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of Councillor Bernard McGuinness, Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District. The Culdaff based councillor, aged 77, was Donegal County Council’s longest serving member having been first elected for Fine Gael in 1979. Donegal TD Joe McHugh expressed his sadness after learning of the passing of his friend and […]