Defying the odds: Rose is thriving despite being abandoned at birth


By Dionne Meehan MEET Rose, Donegal Donkey Sanctuary’s newest arrival. When Rose’s mother Daisy was found wandering near a forest heavily pregnant, Sanctuary Manager Danny ‘Donkey’ Curran knew help was needed. Advertisement “She wasn’t a large mare; she was as wide as she was high,” Danny said. “We knew it wouldn’t be long until she […]

Zeus staff in Letterkenny facing temporary lay-offs within weeks


by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that staff at one of Letterkenny’s biggest employers are to be placed on temporary lay-off within weeks. More than 200 production staff at Zeus, based in the IDA Park in Lisnenan, have been told that they will be put on temporary lay-off, without pay, on the first week in July […]

Housing development plans for Letterkenny refused


by Louise Doyle PLANS for a second phase major housing development in Letterkenny have been refused by An Bord Pleanála following objections by residents’ associations. Applicant PJ McDermott lodged plans in May 2023 seeking planning permission for phase two of a housing development consisting of a total of 188 residential units, comprising 160 houses and […]

Applications are sought for garda reserve recruitment campaign


AN Garda Síochána is now inviting applications to its latest Garda Reserve recruitment campaign. Earlier this month, the latest Garda Recruitment campaign was launched, and now applications are being invited from those aged 18 to 60. Garda Reserves are voluntary members of An Garda Síochána. Advertisement Reserves are placed in communities and work to assist […]

Investigations continue after man attacked by dog in Donegal 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a man was attacked by a dog on the restricted breed list in Donegal on Sunday, June 16. The man was jogging on the greenway between the villages of Muff and Quigley’s Point on the Inishowen peninsula when he was set upon by the dog. The dog, understood to be a […]

Lifford road remains closed following single vehicle collision 


By Dionne Meehan  A SECTION of the Lifford road remains closed and local diversions are in place following a single vehicle collision this morning. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a single vehicle road traffic incident involving a truck on the Lifford road. Advertisement The incident happened at approximately 9am this […]

TCS employees launch ‘Loose Change’ initiative for Little Angels school


A group of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees based out of the TCS Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny have launched the company’s latest fundraising initiative called ‘Loose Change’. The goal is to raise €2,000 in support of the Little Angels School Transport Fund, a crucial resource for a local school that makes a significant difference […]

Bespoke court service for women to begin in Letterkenny


A BESPOKE programme for women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system is to commence in Letterkenny. The weekly programme will begin on Wednesday, June 26 in Donegal Women’s Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The programme is gender sensitive and acknowledges female-specific needs. Advertisement A range […]