THERE is widespread sadness at the passing of former Donegal councillor Enda Bonner. Mr Bonner died at the age of 76 yesterday. From Dungloe, Mr Bonner was a Fianna Fáil politician who sat in the Seanad from 1997 until 2002. Advertisement He was also a councillor for the Glenties Municipal District from 1999 until 2019. […]
Donegal products hitting Lidl shelves this September
LIDL Ireland has announced that two Donegal suppliers are included in this year’s Kickstart Class of 2026. Little Mamas Gelato and Corveenglean Meats with their Nitrate Free Cured Bacon will be available in all Lidl stores nationwide from Thursday, September 10. The very best of Irish-made artisanal produce has been handpicked by Lidl Ireland to […]
School to gather for Ollie Horgan’s first anniversary
SAINT Eunan’s College will remember their much-loved teacher Ollie Horgan tomorrow morning on the first anniversary of his death. Mr Horgan sadly passed away last year at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. Originally from Salthill, Galway, Mr Horgan came to Letterkenny to teach at Saint Eunan’s College and was a successful […]
ATU Donegal lodges plans for €41 million veterinary college
ATLANTIC Technological University (ATU) has lodged a planning application with Donegal County Council to develop a new €41 million Veterinary Teaching Facility in Letterkenny. The college, which will be located on 42-acre site at Knocknamona, will feature small and large animal hospitals, an equine MRI unit, and associated research buildings. The project also includes extensive […]
Major housing plan delayed by flooding risk concerns
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By Chris Ashmore PLANS to build what could be Donegal’s largest ever housing development could be delayed by a number of months – at least. Planning officials have flagged concerns about possible flooding risks associated with the site area just to the north of Letterkenny University Hospital, plus how the development will tie in with […]
Coastal tracking system to be launched today a year after family escaped drowning tragedy
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A FAMILY’S lucky escape has been turned into an opportunity to save lives. Donegal County Council is due today to officially launch the Coastal Location Code tracking system to help the emergency services find people in distress. It comes a year after Brian Carr, from Glenties, and two children was rescued last August in waters […]
Road safety officials warn drivers how to avoid a car on the wrong side
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DRIVERS are being warned to learn how to survive if they encounter a vehicle on the wrong side of the road. Several young people recently died when they crashed on the wrong side of the road. And Transport Infrastructure Ireland this week revealed that there have been 62 incidents of wrong-way driving recorded on Ireland’s […]
Family wants free therapy for asthmatics in Budget 2027
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A FAMILY of asthmatics is pleading with the Government to make free “life-changing” therapy for children a cornerstone of its upcoming Budget promises. Tommy Martin Doherty and two of his three children have formal diagnosis of asthma – and he warned that people do not know had bad it is. The lifelong asthmatic told the […]
Donegal to unveil county’s first-ever crematorium
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THE first-ever crematorium in Donegal is to be publicly unveiled within days, it was confirmed this evening. Well-known Letterkenny funeral business owner Michael Morning received planning permission from Donegal County Council last year to build the county’s first crematorium. It has now reached an advanced stage and Lily Hill Funeral Home and Crematorium is to […]
Oakfest counting down to Bob Geldof
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MUSIC titan Bob Geldof is the star attraction for many fans at this year’s Oakfest Festival. There are only days remaining until world famous super star Geldof belts out hits like I Don’t Like Mondays and Rat Trap. He and his band The Boomtown Rats are headlining the first night of Oakfest on Saturday, September […]