LETTERKENNY’S Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus has successfully been awarded a grant allocation of €426,081 by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. The funds will contribute to upgrading and developing An Dánlann, a multipurpose sports centre located on the Donegal, Letterkenny campus. Henry McGarvey, […]
Donegal continues to recover from Storm Darragh
By Róise Collins DONEGAL continues to recover from Storm Darragh which ravaged across the county on Friday night and Saturday morning. In the midst of the Red Weather Warning a National Ambulance Service (NAS) ambulance responding to a call in North West Donegal was struck by a falling branch which smashed through the vehicle’s windscreen. […]
Letterkenny to have three new garda recruits
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL Division is to be boosted by four additional garda members, three of whom will be based in Letterkenny. A graduation ceremony will take place at the Garda College in Templemore in Friday, after which three additional garda members will be based at Letterkenny Garda Station. Advertisement One will be based in Buncrana. Cathaoirleach […]
Plans lodged for 25 apartments in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle PLANS to build 25 apartments in Letterkenny have been lodged. Applicant George Doherty Construction (IRL) Ltd., is seeking to provide 12 one-bedroom apartments and 13-two-bedroom apartments at Rann Mor, Creeve (Smith). Advertisement According to a planning notice published in today’s Donegal News, the proposed development will consist of an apartment building with 12 one-bedroom, […]
Weather: Largely dry and mostly cloudy day
ANY patchy frost and isolated mist and fog will clear this morning leaving a largely dry and mostly cloudy day. There will be limited sunny spells with a few patches of light rain or drizzle. Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in light variable breezes. Advertisement Tonight will be largely dry with a mix […]
Lifebuoy stolen from Donegal Waterbus
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a lifebuoy from Donegal Bay Waterbus. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 1 at 1.15am. Gardaí say that a man got onto the Waterbus and he removed a life buoy. He then exited the Waterbus with it. He was wearing a white/light coloured […]
Three hospitalised after bus crashes into field in Manorcunningham
By Dionne Meehan THREE people have been taken to hospital after a bus crashed into a field in Manorcunningham this morning. The Bus Éireann Expressway coach, which was operating Route 64, Sligo to Derry, veered off the road shortly after 10am this morning following a collision with a car. Advertisement A number of passengers were […]
Caravan park extension plans refused over flooding concerns
by Louise Doyle PLANS for an extension to an existing caravan park in Portnablagh have been refused by Donegal County Council over flooding concerns. Applicant Shaun Moffitt lodged plans in June to provide 22 additional caravan pitches and open space kick-about area in Johnston’s Caravan Park, Marblehill and Clonmass, Portnablagh. Advertisement Plans comprised removal of […]
Fresh appeal for information on stolen car
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny have issued a fresh appeal for information on a stolen car. The black Ford Mondeo, registration 162 C 6166, was stolen from Manderly Court car park in Letterkenny on Thursday, November 28. The car has not yet been located. A garda spokesperson said: “Should anybody have any information in relation to the current location of […]
Are you Ireland’s next Country Music star?
TG4’s hit TV show Glór Tíre has opened auditions for its milestone 21st season and is calling on emerging country music talent in Donegal to apply. Last season, Donegal took the title with Ramelton’s Jason McCahill, while Dunfanaghy’s Chelsea Evans also made the Grand Final. The show, produced by Galway-based company, Gael Media, first began broadcasting […]