by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS are being urged to leave extra time for their journey if travelling on the inbound lane of the dual carriageway in Letterkenny this evening as maintenance works continue. There were long tailbacks on Tuesday evening and yesterday as Donegal County Council carried out essential maintenance works on the N13 Dual Carriageway between the Dry […]
Emergency services at scene of collision in Newtown
Emergency services are at the scene of a collision in Newtowncunningham, close to All Saints Church. One car is off the road and a trailer is damaged. Motorists in the area can expect delays. Advertisement No further information at this time.
‘The system is broken’
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By Róise Collins A much-needed childcare facility in the east of the county remains stalled more than 14 months after its planning permission was appealed to An Bord Pleanála, despite a growing childcare crisis in Donegal. The planned crèche, earmarked for the former River Club nightclub at Cloughfin, Castlefin, would cater for more than 100 […]
A blow for Ramelton as two businesses announce closure
THERE has been much disappointment in Ramelton this week after two popular food businesses announced their closure. The well known coffee van, Bambi and Bean took to social media earlier this week to notify their customers that they will be closing due to their barista making a career move across the country. The coffee van […]
€7 million allocated to transform the Old Letterkenny Courthouse
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €7 million to transform the old Letterkenny Courthouse into a multi-functional education, entertainment and culture centre. The allocation is part of a €90 million funding packing announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne under THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. Welcoming the announcement, […]
Weather: Largely dry but cloudy morning
TODAY will be largely dry but cloudy this morning with rain clearing north-eastwards and isolated showers following with limited sunny spells. This afternoon will be drier and brighter with sunny spells. It will be very breezy with fresh and gusty winds, strong or near gale force near northern coasts. Advertisement Highest temperatures of 15 to […]
Tim Hayes to give a talk at Central Library
CENTRAL Library Letterkenny are hosting free talk with former Head of Communication at the European Commission Representation in Ireland, Tim Hayes. The talk, which will cover the challenges of Misinformation and Disinformation within the EU, takes place on Monday, September 22 at 11am. The event will also highlight Sustainable Development Goals Week to promote Sustainable consumption, Nature conservation and […]
Donegal News team pay tribute to retiring Managing Director, Dominic McClements
It was a day of much emotion in the offices of the Donegal News in Letterkenny as staff members, past and present, gathered to say goodbye to the Managing Director of North West News Group, Dominic McClements. A native of Omagh, Dominic retires from the company on Wednesday, 41 years to the date he first […]
Businesses warned amid reported fake bank notes
BUSINESSES across Donegal are being urged to vigilant amid the rise in reported counterfeit bank notes. Gardaí have warned that it has come to their attention that fake Bank of England £20 Sterling notes were in circulation in Bundoran on Sunday, September 14. A garda spokesperson said: “A man entered a business premises at Main […]
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision with a lorry in Kilmacrennan. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at the crossroads on the N56 Main Street, Kilmacrennan, on Thursday, September 11 at approximately 12.50pm. The motorcyclist was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following the collision to receive medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries. A garda […]