June 7 elections portal launched in Donegal


WITH June 7 now just around the corner, an online portal has been created to provide accurate information to voters and also those running in the local elections here in Donegal. For those seeking one the 37 available seats on Donegal County Council, nominations must be lodged from next Monday to the following Saturday, May […]


Permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office ‘likely’


by Louise Doyle THE permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office is “likely” as efforts to secure a contract are proving unsuccessful, An Post has said. Rathmullan Post Office closed its doors on April 12 last following 53 years of service after its owners Bernadette and John Kelly retired. Advertisement Customers were transferred to the office in Ramelton. Responding […]


Plans lodged to revamp popular Letterkenny pub


by Louise Doyle ONE of Letterkenny’s most popular bars could be set for a revamp after plans were lodged to transform the pub. Applicants Michael and Mark Blaney submitted proposals to Donegal County Council on April 22 to renovate and refurbish the Central Bar, Upper Main Street in Letterkenny. Advertisement If given the go-ahead, the pub could see a […]


Donegal’s top garda wants tougher laws to protect young people at discos 


BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S most senior garda has called on the community to ensure that adolescents are discouraged from consuming alcohol, and that measures are in place to look after those who do manage to become intoxicated. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan was speaking to the Donegal News on Friday in Letterkenny at the launch of […]


Tailbacks in Letterkenny as Bank Holiday traffic causes lengthy delays 


Motorists are advised that traffic is extremely heavy in and around Letterkenny this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. The town played host to the North West 10k earlier this morning and traffic restrictions were in place before and during the event. However, despite those restrictions being lifted, there are now tailbacks in parts of the town […]


AIB Future Sparks award for St. Eunan’s College 


St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny has won a top prize at the inaugural AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards. The awards, celebrating schools that give back to the community, took place in Croke Park on Wednesday,  having received a staggering 123 submissions from 103 schools across the country.  Transition Year students at St. Eunan’s College initiated […]


Donegal is third favourite staycation


DONEGAL has been crowned the third best staycation spot in Ireland. With the rise of staycations in recent years, many Irish holidaymakers are opting to explore the beauty of their own country – from the breathtaking landscapes of Donegal to the buzzing streets of Dublin. And now, according to new survey research from Betfair Casino, 22 per […]


Donegal set to host Irish National Sheep Dog Trials


DONEGAL is set to host the Irish National Sheep Dog Trials this August as SSE Renewables is named as the principal sponsor. The trials, organised by a voluntary Donegal Committee comprised of members of the International Sheep Dog Society, are being held in Clonmany from August 22 to 24. The annual event will see 150 sheep […]