Local group ‘Into the West’ are set to launch a campaign in the hopes of reopening the ‘North West Rail Corridor’. ‘The North West Rail Corridor’ combines two former rail segments into a new corridor reconnecting most of the largest towns in west Ulster to the island’s rail network. It is almost 60 years since trains last ran […]
Gardaí appeal for vigilance after spate of burglaries
GARDAI in Letterkenny are appealing to people to exercise vigilance as winter approaches following a spate of burglaries around the county in recent days. In the most recent incident, the back door of a house at Long Lane, Newtowncunningham, was forced open and entry gained on Saturday, October 29, at 9.20pm. One bedroom was ransacked […]
Launch of new book marks hotel’s centenary
Arnolds Hotel in Donegal, which is well-known to thousands of Northern Ireland guests, is celebrating its centenary this weekend with the publication of a new book by the Dunfanaghy Writers Circle. Titled “The Jacaranda Tree”, it contains a selection of poems and prose by writers from all over the North who have attended the hotel’s […]
Retired consultant hits out at emergency department plans
RETIRED Consultant Peter O’Rourke this week took issue with the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly’s announcement that four new ED Consultants for Letterkenny University Hospital would ease pressure on an already struggling system. Announcing that commencement of recruitment would begin for the Emergency Department consultants, Mr O’Rourke said the measure will not solve the current […]
“Worrying level” of assaults in Letterkenny
FRESH concerns have been raised about the absence of resources to tackle the rising frequency of assaults in Letterkenny. Chairman of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Councillor Gerry McMonagle said Letterkenny has seen a “worrying level” of assaults in recent times. He was speaking to the Donegal News after two male youths were treated in Letterkenny […]
Month’s mind for Creeslough victims
A MONTH’S mind to remember those who lost their lives in the Creeslough explosion is to take place over the next two weeks. Monday will mark one month since 10 people died in the tragedy at Applegreen filling station on Friday, October 7. Eight others were injured, one young man remains in hospital in Dublin. […]
Modular homes could be used to house Ukrainian refugees
THE Office of Public Works has confirmed that it has identified sites in Donegal for modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees. The government has approved the construction of 500 prefabs with the potential to house as many as 2,000 people in family units of four. Up to 250 Ukrainian refugees are to be housed in 64 such […]
Original gigs at The Balor this weekend
The Balor, Ballybofey underlines it’s reputation as a premier venue for original music this weekend. Monthly original music night The Ghostlight Sessions enjoys its final outing of 2022 on Friday, November 4 while Castlefin singer-songwriter Mickey Duffy launches his album Making Changes on Saturday, November 5. The Ghostlight Sessions has attracted top quality acts from […]
Weather warning for Donegal
there is potential that the Status Yellow wind and rain warning may escalate to an Orange level warning in County Donegal.
Exciting line up announced for Science Week
To celebrate Science Week, Donegal County Library Service has organised an exciting programme of events for children. The festival takes place from November 13 to 20 and the focus this year is to highlight and explore infinite possibilities of science. This year’s line-up acts as a genuine call for a truly fundamental shift in the […]