Loganair’s new aircraft to serve Donegal route


LOGANAIR is introducing its first ATR aircraft to Glasgow Airport which will serve the Glasgow to Donegal route from August. The new ATR-42-600 aircrafts which are larger, quieter, and more efficient than the Saab 340s they replace, have been introduced as a multimillion investment to upgrade and futureproof Loganair’s fleet. This service will benefit from up to a […]

Consultation on Letterkenny transport project extended


PUBLIC consultation on a project that will look at the transport network around the south of Letterkenny has been extended. Donegal County Council is set to host a second public drop-in session to get feedback on the Letterkenny Southern Network Project which aims to provide connectivity from Letterkenny to West Donegal, reduce traffic congestion, support […]

Fr Shaun’s special day


Former Highland Radio presenter Shaun Doherty has been ordained a priest at a special ceremony held in St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. Hundreds of family members, parishioners and friends gathered for Fr Shaun’s special day which was celebrated by the Most Rev Dr Donal McKeown D.D., Bishop of Derry. Yesterday’s celebrations came just six years […]

Gardaí appeal to motorists ahead of Conwal Graveyard Mass 


An Garda Síochána has reminded motorists to comply with ‘No Parking’ cones ahead of the Conwal Graveyard Remembrance Service set to take place at 4pm today. With local diversions in place via Newmills Bridge, Rockhill Road, Bomany and Oldtown for through traffic, Gardaí say all able bodied people are requested to park closer to Letterkenny […]

Creeslough’s Wild Atlantic Camp prepares to celebrate tenth year


By Róise Collins The Wild Atlantic Camp in Creeslough is preparing to celebrate ten years in business this weekend. Since opening in 2013 the Roarty family have established a state of the art tourism complex that has completely revitalised the small rural village, making it a popular choice for those exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. Advertisement […]

Almost 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine discarded in Donegal


by Róise Collins CLOSE to 6,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines were discarded from vaccinations centres in Donegal over a 15 month period. Figures provided to the Donegal News through a Freedom of Information request show that 5,727 doses of the vaccine went unused after being discarded by the HSE at vaccination centres in the county between January […]

Councillors paid over €1.4m wages and expenses in 2022


DONEGAL County Councillors have seen a substantial increase in their salaries having benefited from the first full year of their increased representational payment of almost €10,000. The cost of the 37 councillors in 2022 was €1,470,538 compared with €1.2 million in 2021 including salaries and expenses. Those 37 councillors elected to the local authority in 2019 were […]

New comedy club to open in Letterkenny


THE organiser of a brand new Comedy Club in Letterkenny is hoping to attract more Donegal comedians to the big stage. Michael Aiken (35), a gardener from Letterkenny, has launched Slaughter House Comedy, the newest and most anticipated comedy club opening its doors on July 6 at House Bar, Voodoo in Letterkenny. The comedy club aims to bring audiences laughter […]

Birthday boy Peter wins hospice car draw


By Diarmaid Doherty BIRTHDAY boy Peter Browne knew there might be cake and treats on his special day – what he didn’t expect was a vintage car. But when his name was pulled from the hat in the Donegal Hospice’s charity car draw on Monday, the Manorcunningham man, who turned 78 on the day, was […]