One of Donegal’s first laser clinics is celebrating its first anniversary under new management with Francesca Kelly. We at Catherine’s have been leading the way in laser treatments with the Nordlys system by Candela since 2004. Our highly qualified and experienced staff have been with us on this journey. We pride ourselves in keeping up […]
Tailbacks into Letterkenny at Dry Arch Roundabout
There are traffic delays coming into Letterkenny as a result of flooding at the Dry Arch Roundabout. Garda Síochána took to Facebook this morning to warn motorists of the flooding. “We have received reports of flooding in some areas this morning such as at the Dry arch roundabout and on parts of the dual carriageway […]
Major plan for ‘Square’ approved
A MAJOR plan that will see the transformation of Market Square in Letterkenny was approved at a special meeting of Donegal County Council on Wednesday. The decision to move forward with the planned redevelopment was deferred in September so that objections from local businesses and taxi operators over the relocation of taxi bays could be […]
Restoring Tory’s church roof becomes international affair
A group of Tory islanders are currently replacing the roof of their local church that had fallen into disarray, following a successful fundraising campaign. The fundraiser also covered the costs of high quality storm glazing used to preserve the stunning stain glass window from behind the altar. Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa was built in 1857 […]
New Donegal News editor is appointed
The Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura McMonagle as its new editor. The appointment follows the retirement of Columba Gill after 25 years at the helm. A native of County Kildare, Laura joined the Donegal News in 2017 as a reporter as has been News Editor since 2021. She will become […]
Road project €3.5m over budget
A MAJOR roads project in Letterkenny could be €3.5 million over budget by the time it is completed. At Monday’s budget meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Ciaran Brogan raised questions about the cost of the Four Lane road project. He said he had heard a figure of €10 million which is a dramatic increase in […]
Red Cross to hold meeting in Creeslough
A meeting will take place in Creeslough this evening to update the community on the ongoing efforts by the Irish Red Cross to assist those impacted by the tragedy and to finalise a plan to decide how to distribute the funding. It comes after members of the public reported difficulties getting through to the Irish Red […]
Malcolm Thompson Elected ICSA Donegal Chair
Malcolm Thompson, former President of ICSA has re-entered farm politics in his local county of Donegal. He was elected to the position of ICSA Donegal chair at a county meeting of the association held in Stranorlar last night. Hailing from Convoy, Mr Thompson will take over the reins from the previous chair William McGirr. Advertisement […]
Currys announce autism-friendly evenings in Letterkenny store
Currys, in partnership with My Canine Companion have announced that they have begun facilitating autism-friendly evenings across their 16 stores nationwide this week. The autism-friendly hours are from 4pm until the store closes every Thursday. During this time music and screen displays will be turned off to create a better shopping environment for those with […]
Public information event for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme
A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme will take place on November 9 in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. The drop – in event will run from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team (from Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, RPS) will be available […]