DONEGAL Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue says Donegal is being prioritised under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. He was speaking at the official opening of the Killybegs 2040 – Town Centre Regeneration Project, which he performed along with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy. “The Government is putting Donegal front and […]
Burst water main causing traffic delays in Letterkenny
MOTORISTS should be advised of heavy traffic in and around the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny this lunchtime. Traffic delays have been prompted by a burst water main on the Ramelton Road close to the Pin Tavern premises. There are long tail-backs approaching the town at Magherennan and on Middle Road coming from the Kiltoy Roundabout. […]
McGee named at midfield as Donegal get set for Monaghan test
By Diarmaid Doherty JASON McGee and Dáire Ó Baoill are both included in the Donegal team which has been named this morning ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited All-Ireland quarter-final meeting with Monaghan in Croke Park (4pm). McGee and Caolan McColgan were both in from the start in last Sunday’s win over Louth, despite being named […]
Fine for woman who drove down road the wrong way
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A YOUNG woman detected driving down the wrong way on the Port Road in Letterkenny with “people hanging out of the sun roof” during the rally at the weekend has been fined. Courtney Cahoon was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged that on Saturday, June 21, she did drive a vehicle in a manner (including […]
Business All-Star award for popular Letterkenny firm
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Classic Blinds and Interiors in Letterkenny have been awarded the Business All-Star 2025 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Receiving the national honour is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to high-quality window treatments, customer satisfaction and business excellence. Established as a trusted name in home décor, Classic Blinds and Interiors have built up […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Active Travel plans won’t solve traffic problems in Letterkenny
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It has taken me some time to put this letter together but, now that my blood pressure appears to have returned to more normal levels, I believe I can express my opinion without use of my extensive repertoire of expletives which would have ensured it definitely not be fit for publication. It would seem that […]
FRESH TAKE: A5 decision fits a pattern of failure, delay and dysfunction
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By Sabrina Sweeney Events in a Belfast courtroom rarely feel relevant to people in Donegal. But the ruling from Mr Justice McAlinden this week, which puts the A5 dual carriageway in jeopardy again, is frustrating at best but fatal at worst. This is the third time in 18 years that plans to transform one of […]
Uisce Éireann announces road closure in Keadue
UISCE Éireann have advised motorists of a road closure in Keadue. The road closure will be in place along the R-259 from Monday, June 30 until Friday, August 8. This closure will facilitate works to replace old cast iron water mains which will ensure a more reliable water supply. Advertisement This work comes as part […]