THREE Donegal businesses have been shortlisted as finalists for the highly regarded Good Food Ireland Awards. Featuring across three different categories, the Donegal businesses who made the shortlist were Rathmullan House, Culinary Haven of the Year, The Lemon Tree Restaurant, Restaurant of the Year and The Bakery Shack, Café of the Year. The Good Food […]
Councillors have their say on driving test delays
COUNCILLORS are calling for action in relation to the long delays facing those wishing to sit a driving test. The October meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District held last Tuesday heard that the delays are causing issues for people who need a licence either for their job or to get to and from work or college. […]
‘Don’t put unnecessary pressure on emergency services this Halloween’, say Donegal gardaí
by Louise Doyle PEOPLE are being urged not to put any extra pressure on emergency services this Halloween. Gardai in Donegal are warning people to rethink buying or using fireworks due to the horrific life changing injuries they can cause. Advertisement People are being urged not to get involved in any anti-social behaviour this Halloween, […]
‘Fresh look’ needed for parking fine appeals
A LETTERKENNY councillor has called for a “fresh look” into how parking fine appeals are handled in the town. Cllr Ciaran Brogan said that he had not heard of one person winning an appeal for a parking fine, and claimed that the current system was being “run a bit like a secret service since the Town Council […]
Weather advisory: Possible coastal flooding due to high super moon spring tides
A WEATHER alert is currently in place for the county due to the possibility of coastal flooding. This comes as a result of exceptionally high super moon spring tides. On Saturday night, wind warnings are expected into Sunday. Advertisement The weather advisory will remain in place until 12am on Saturday, October 19.
Letterkenny town centre park plans gather pace
By Chris Ashmore PLANS to develop a multi-million euro two-acre urban parkland in the centre of Letterkenny – along with pedestrian linkages and a new Creative Enterprise Hub – are set to be accelerated in the coming months. Donegal County Council intends to develop a large tract of largely unused land behind properties on Upper […]
Two arrested following alleged stabbing in Ballybofey
A MAN and woman have been arrested following an alleged stabbing in Ballybofey last night. A man (30s) was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital following the incident. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí have arrested a man and woman following an assault which occurred at a residence in Ballybofey, Donegal at approximately 9pm on Wednesday, October […]
Family return home 268 days after lightning strike
By Dionne Meehan A FAMILY whose house was left uninhabitable after being struck by lightning in January moved back into their family home this week. After 268 days, the Nesbitt family from Newtowncunningham were pleased to share the good news on Tuesday night. Advertisement At the start of this year, their home was one of […]
Weather: Cloudy and damp morning
THIS morning will be cloudy and damp with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The rain will clear in the morning. During the afternoon and evening, further patchy rain will spread from the south. Advertisement Today will be mild with highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees. Very high spring tides will bring a chance of […]
Road markings ‘terrible’ across Letterkenny
ROAD markings on many roads around Letterkenny are so poorly marked that they are impacting on road safety, and also posing a major problem for learner drivers, it has been claimed. Raising the matter at the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Councillor Gerry McMonagle said that the town has 7.2km of roads […]