DONEGAL’S historic ties with Spain were reinforced during a recent twinning visit. The Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District’s twinning partnership with Simancas in Spain has been strengthened following a successful visit by a delegation from Donegal County Council to the Simancas/ Valladolid region over the weekend of September 25. The two regions have been formally twinned since […]
Fresh calls for more bus shelters in east Donegal
MORE bus shelters have been called for “extremely busy” routes in east Donegal. Claims of inadequate bus stops and shelters were made at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District (MD) meeting yesterday. Cathaoirleach of the MD, councillor Patrick McGowan, again shared his concerns for people using bus services across east Donegal. Advertisement He previously raised the issue […]
Twin Towns footpaths blamed for ‘serious’ injuries
FOOTPATHS in the Twin Towns are being blamed for broken bones and other ‘serious’ injuries. The state of the footpaths in Ballybofey and Stranorlar has been branded a “disgrace” and an “absolute scandal”. The subject arose at the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District meeting earlier today. Advertisement Cathaoirleach of the MD, councillor Patrick McGowan asked: “The footpaths […]
New Carraig Airt – Na Dúnaibh Walkway a wonderful addition to local community
THE local community in Carraig Airt agus Na Dúnaibh has been praised for its vision and persistence in progressing recreational and community projects within the area. And strengthening the area’s appeal as a place to live, visit and enjoy is the opening of a new walkway between Carraig Airt and Na Dúnaibh. The official opening by […]
Letter to Editor: Recent removal of trees could have been avoided
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On Main Street in Letterkenny, there is construction underway on some old houses. Behind these houses, there are large backyards, a kind of urban wildlife refuge in the heart of the town: small animals, squirrels, wild cats, birds, trees that are the pillar of life on this planet, whether fruit-bearing or not, regulating the climate, […]
German delegation enjoys another ‘successful’ Letterkenny visit
LETTERKENNY hosted another “successful” visit of a large delegation from its twin town in Germany. Some 55 citizens travelled from Rudolstadt in the eastern state of Thuringia to Donegal for the seventh official visit. The two towns have been formally twinned since 2018 and delegations have been making the journey over and back ever since, with […]
Community encouraged to discover the benefits of library membership
DONEGAL County Library Service is encouraging people of all ages to visit their local library on National Public Libraries Open Day 2026, taking place this Saturday, and discover the benefits of free library membership. National Public Libraries Open Day is a nationwide celebration of Ireland’s public library network, showcasing the wide range of services, programmes […]
Additional school transport sought for Woodland NS pupils
ADDITIONAL school transport is being sought for pupils of Woodland National School. Donegal County Council will now write to Bus Éireann on the issue after it was claimed that pupils in the Glebe area of Letterkenny are experiencing issues with access to transport. The topic was raised at the September meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District […]
Call for loading bay to help Main Street businesses
CALLS have been made for a loading bay to be provided for businesses in Letterkenny. This comes after it was claimed that some businesses in Lower Main Street have been issued parking fines for vehicles parked outside their premises. The issue was raised at Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District (MD) by Sinn Féin councillor Gerry McMonagle. […]
Christmas traffic talks needed before it’s ‘too late’
CHRISTMAS may be three months away but calls have already been made to establish traffic plans for the festive lead-up in Letterkenny. A traffic meeting was held with council representatives and gardaí prior to Christmas 2025. However, it has been claimed that it took place “too late in the year”. The topic of Christmas arose at […]