Letterkenny Chamber wants to #HelpDonegalGrow


Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has today launched a new campaign inviting the people of Donegal to simply share their ideas on how to help Donegal grow.  This campaign, which is being supported by Donegal County Council, is a novel way of gathering the thoughts and ideas of the talented and creative people of Donegal on […]

Eleventh day of no new Covid-19 cases in Donegal


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that one person with Covid-19 has died. There have now been a total 1,650* Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday, 31 May, the HPSC has been notified of 77 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,062 confirmed cases of […]

Latest: Two deaths and 66 confirmed cases of Covid-19


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 2 people with Covid-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,652* Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Saturday, 30 May the HPSC has been notified of 66 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 24,990 […]

Another Covid-19 free day in Donegal


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 9 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,651* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Friday 29 May the HPSC has been notified of 59 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 24,929 […]

Renowned musician takes RCC ‘virtual residency’ spot


MANY people have found themselves turn to music for security and warmth in these uncertain times. Artists and musicians have taken their talents online to help brighten the mood for older people who find themselves cocooned or others who are feeling lonely and down. From Monday next, the renowned fiddle player Séamus McGuire joins the […]

Greenfinger Chris transforms residence


THE green-fingered efforts of one resident has transformed the grounds around a complex which provides sheltered housing for people over the age of 55 into an oasis of calm and colour. Dazzling floral displays, fruit and vegetable patches and lovingly tended shrubs combine to let residents and staff enjoy the calming effects plants can have […]

Local bus operators fear for future


MANY private school transport operators will no longer be in business when schools reopen in September. The warning comes as financial support has been provided to bus operators who are contracted under the School Transport Scheme. Others providing the same service, who were contracted directly by a school or a group of parents, have been […]

Milestone: One week of no new Covid-19 cases in Donegal


The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 6 people with Covid-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,645 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Thursday 28th May the HPSC has been notified of 39 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 24,876 […]

What’s ahead for Letterkenny IT next year?


The president of Letterkenny IT, Paul Hannigan has warned of a changed landscape and novel challenges facing third level students in the new academic year. Speaking to the Donegal News this week the President of LYIT admitted remote learning will be implemented again in the next academic year which will start on Monday, September 28. […]