Donegal County Council is delighted to support and promote the Letterkenny Rotary Club’s annual School Bikes Africa Appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The annual appeal is being promoted this October to coincide with National Reuse month. Bicycles suitable for refurbishing should be strong and sturdy, mountain bike style, have minimum 24” […]
Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. Yesterday 145 people attended the Emergency Department. The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability. Advertisement This is resulting in significant delays […]
Lettermacaward boil water notice lifted
FOLLOWING remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results a boil water notice for Lettermacaward has been lifted. Speaking about the lifting of the notice, Dr Pat. O’Sullivan, Irish Water’s Drinking Water Compliance Specialist said, “Irish Water acknowledges and understands the impact this Boil Water Notice had on the community and we sincerely regret […]
Bonfire warning ahead of Halloween festivities
DONEGAL County Council says it is monitoring a number of locations where waste materials have in the past been supplied as bonfire material. According to the local authority there has been a significant reduction in the number of bonfires over recent years as the public recognises the importance of responsible waste management. But a renewed […]
Picture Special: ‘The Great Big Art Event’
The Great Big Art Event has showcased the work of local artists from across Donegal. The exhibition was officially opened earlier this month in Annagry by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. “The opening was really busy, there was a lovely atmosphere and everything went really well,” said organiser, Mórag McCafferty. Advertisement This is the second successful show organised […]
Ramelton project up for heritage award
RAMELTON Historic Towns Initiative has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Heritage Award in the S.P.A.B. Heritage Awards 2022. The S.P.A.B. announced a shortlist of 28 of the best built heritage projects and craftspeople from across the UK and Ireland. The Ramelton Historic Towns Initiative was designed to help transform the historic centre of the beautiful […]
Castlefin man goes head-to-head on telly
CASTLEFINN man Raymond Bryson is competing in E4’s new show ‘The Big Blowout’ in the hope of being named a next generation super hair stylist. Hosted by AJ Odudu, the show was created by the makers of ‘The Great British Bake Off’. Eleven passionate stylists go ‘head to head’to test their creativity, technical ability and passion for […]
Walking and cycling scheme for Letterkenny
ROAD space in Letterkenny will be reallocated for walking and cycling infrastructure as part of a government scheme designed to link residential areas with key sites in the town. The Pathfinder Programme was launched by Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan on Monday. It includes 35 transport projects to be delivered by local authorities and agencies around […]
Bringing the Red Hugh celebrations back home
THE 450th birthday of Donegal Chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell will be celebrated in Donegal next weekend with a host of events planned for the inaugural celebration. By coincidence in Valadollid in Spain on the same weekend there will be a screening of a new documentary ‘Red Hugh O’Donnell The Last Journey’ as part of the […]
Over sixty companies at careers fair in ATU
Over 60 companies are to take part in this year’s Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal’s Careers Fair in the Letterkenny campus on Monday, 24 October. This hybrid event will give students and graduates the opportunity to meet recruiters either online or in person to learn about the latest career trends and job opportunities as well […]