Tributes are flooding in for well-known Letterkenny photographer Dermot Donohue, who sadly passed away at the weekend. Dermot Donohue was a familiar name having captured special occasions for Donegal families for many years. From his early days when he opened up his first studio on Letterkenny’s Main Street, beside Dillon’s Supermarket, on October 21, 1978, Dermot […]
Lifford Greyhound Stadium set to reopen in April
Lifford Greyhound Racing Stadium is set to reopen in April. In a statement issued on social media, it was confirmed the stadium will reopen on Sunday, April 2nd. The stadium closed in 2019 but the reopening was confirmed last year. Advertisement From April 2, racing will be held every Friday night from 7.45pm and Sunday […]
Final preparations ahead of big night
FINAL preparations are being made as thousands prepare to attend the ‘Together for Creeslough’ concert in the Aura Leisure Centre tonight. The concert, which is a sold-out event, is in aid of the Creeslough tragedy where ten people lost their lives in an explosion at an Applegreen Service Station on the afternoon of Friday, October […]
Donegal Gardaí issue warning over An Post scam text
Gardaí in Donegal are urging people to be mindful after an increase in scam text messages pertaining to be from ‘An Post’. Advertisement Gardaí said they have been made aware that a ‘Customs Fee’ scam text message is once again doing the rounds. This text requests that you pay a small amount of […]
New ‘Donegal Is Calling’ campaign launched
Donegal County Council today launched its ‘Donegal Is Calling’ campaign which aims to promote the county as the perfect remote working location. As part of the campaign the Council has released a video filmed at various locations around the county showcasing that Donegal offers the perfect combination of connected business opportunities with a lifestyle that […]
10 patients on trolleys at LUH
There are currently 10 patients awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. Seven patients are on trolleys in the Emergency Department with a further three patients on wards elsewhere. Nationally, 407 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 332 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 75 are […]
Government urged come clean on Coillte venture- Doherty
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has claimed a letter issued by the government showed not only was government aware of Coillte’s plans, but that they provided the mandate for the venture to be finalised. It comes as he criticised the controversial forestry deal between Coillte and British asset managers Gresham House which will see 12,000 acres of […]
From Donegal to Coast New Zealand for Relay for Life
Five Donegal lads are set to take part in the take part in the world’s longest running multi-sports event – Coast to Coast New Zealand. Arthur McMahon (Milford), Managing Director Donegal Oil Company and Founder of Donegal Oil Foundation, Boyd Robinson (Letterkenny), Gerard Callaghan (Letterkenny), Shaun Stewart (Creeslough), George Kelly (Downings) along with two well […]
Major investment for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre
A major investment of almost €9m for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre has been announced today. This follows €9.2m investment in Killybegs in 2022 and €25m investment in local authority piers and harbours in Donegal in 2022. In addition to the Fisheries and Seafood Production industries, the Fishery Harbour Centres are accommodating an ever-increasing amount of […]
Fishing boat rescued by RNLI after vessel loses power
THE VOLUNTEERS at Lough Swilly RNLI had their first call out of 2023 this morning after they assisted a fishing vessel that lost power. The team were tasked shortly after 10.30am by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to come to the assistance of a small fishing vessel. The fishing boat had lost power after a […]