Donegal TD claims local households need help RECORD numbers of households across the county are struggling to pay their energy bills and are already facing winter fuel poverty, it has been warned. The Economic and Social Research Institute has claimed that energy bills are higher in rural areas like parts of Donegal. Advertisement And comparison […]
Rally revs into gear as a “positive for the county”
RALLY fever has Donegal in its grips this week as the county builds up to the biggest weekend in the motoring calendar. Drivers, cars, fans, hotels, restaurants, and pubs are all gearing up – and the Donegal producer of an acclaimed TV documentary about the rally as hailed it as a “positive story for the […]
Patients returning from appointments to parking tickets
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PATIENTS travelling from Letterkenny for medical appointments are coming home to parking tickets and their cars being clamped. That is according to 100% Redress Cllr Tomás Seán Devine, who is seeking a long term solution for those using public transport to get to hospitals around the country. He highlighted that there is currently no suitable […]
Supreme Court ruling clears way for hundreds of drink-driving cases at Letterkenny court
By Jonathan Magee Hundreds of drink-driving cases that had been stalled at Letterkenny District Court are expected to proceed following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in Dublin on Thursday. The ruling overturned a decision which had previously thrown prosecutions nationwide into doubt. The case centred on Latvian national Andrejs Ratinskis, whose drink-driving conviction was quashed […]
Fans demand RTE and GAA “tell us straight” amid TV snub
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DONEGAL fans have contested RTE and the GAA’s controversial snub of the biggest match of the season – and told them “tell us straight”. The GAA supporters’ criticisms about the TV blackout of this Saturday’s crucial All-Ireland match follows the two national bodies’ responses to the Donegal News. One high-profile fan claimed a “clear and transparent explanation” is […]
Anti-domestic violence initiative could get revamp
A CELEBRATED initiative to identify domestic abuse victims could be expanded a year after its high-profile unveiling. One year ago in Letterkenny, the HSE, gardai, and women’s support groups coordinated for the safety project which was to oversee a new training initiative in the county so salon professionals could help abuse and addiction sufferers. They […]
Future of Letterkenny bowling green discussed by council
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CONCERNS have been raised about the future of the lawn bowling green at Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. The lawn, home to the Letterkenny Lawn Bowling Club, is owned by the HSE and leased by Donegal County Council. However, the lease is due for renewal and concerns were raised by councillors Jimmy Kavanagh and Declan […]
Letterkenny Regional Activity Hub gets approval to go to tender
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DONEGAL Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that the first phase of the Letterkenny Regional Activity Hub at Knocknamona has received department approval to proceed to the tender stage. Donegal County Council is acting as the lead applicant on behalf of ATU Donegal for the project that will be […]
Pauric McGarvey ‘deeply honoured’ to become Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford MD
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INDEPENDENT Cllr Pauric McGarvey said he is “deeply honoured” to become Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District. The Rathmullan-based councillor was formally elected at the AGM in Milford today. He holds the role for the first time since he was co-opted onto Donegal County Council in 2023, filling the chair left behind by his uncle […]
Security warning issued after back-to-back burglary incidents in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are urging businesses and homeowners in Letterkenny to review their security measures after two men were arrested in separate incidents at commercial premises in the town within the space of 24 hours. The warning comes after Gardaí responded to a report of a burglary at a business premises in Letterkenny yesterday afternoon. A man […]