by Kate Heaney AS the General Election edges closer, parties are preparing sooner rather than later to have their candidates in place and get campaigning underway. Fianna Fáil have six candidates nominated to contest the party’s selection convention which is expected to select two candidates when the time comes, although no date is set as […]
Zeus staff face further temporary lay-offs
by Kate Heaney THE future of a number of workers at Zeus in Letterkenny still remains uncertain with around 200 staff to be temporarily laid off for the first week of August. The move comes after staff were already laid off for the first week of this month. Advertisement However, the company this week told […]
Gardaí probe early morning fire in Letterkenny
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing following a fire on the Pearse Road, Letterkenny this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 5.30am this morning, Friday, July 26. It is understood the blaze broke out at what is known locally as the old bacon factory site. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “ Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene […]
Emergency services tackle blaze in Letterkenny
EMERGENCY Services are currently dealing with a fire in the Pearse Road area of Letterkenny. It is understood the blaze broke out around 5.30am at what is known locally as the old bacon factory site. More to follow. Advertisement
Husband of Falcarragh kidney transplant recipient to take on gruelling charity cycle
THE husband of a Falcarragh woman who underwent a kidney transplant which changed her life, will next Wednesday begin a 240 km cycle across Ireland, while towing a dialysis machine, to raise money for the Irish Kidney Association. Peter Conboy from Ballygar in County Galway is married to Liz Ferry who developed chronic kidney disease […]
Memorial bench unveiled honouring disability activist
A MEMORIAL bench was unveiled at the weekend honouring Letterkenny man Frank Larkin. Well known for his work as a disability rights campaigner, Mr Larkin passed away in 2020 after falling ill. He was 48. Mr Larkin (pictured) lived with the condition spina bifida but he never let it get in the way of his full […]
Illegal use of e-scooters will lead to fines, warn gardaí
E SCOOTER users and cyclists who use the footpath will be fined, Gardai in Donegal warned this week. The warning comes after two pedestrians on the footpath were knocked down in Letterkenny at the weekend. Sergeant Eunan Walsh warned that following the introduction of new legislation covering the use of e scooters and cycles, users […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Letterkenny to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is experiencing high levels of demand in the Letterkenny area and has called on customers to conserve water and protect supply. The surge in demand has affected reservoir levels with a number of customers experiencing outages and low pressure. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be mindful of their […]
Inquest into the death of Private Rooney opens
AN inquest into the death of Private Seán Rooney opened in Dublin on Tuesday and was adjourned until September 20. The 24 year old soldier from Newtowncunningham was killed when the convoy he was travelling in came under fire in Lebanon on December 14, 2022. A lawyer for Private Rooney’s family said the inquest should […]
TEN-T Project is set to move to planning stage
A MAJOR Donegal infrastructure project has been given Cabinet approval to move to planning stage. The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN–T) Priority Route Improvement Project proposes to provide a sustainable and inclusive transport network. It will also address critical transport deficiencies along three targeted sections of existing TEN-T/national route – the Twin Towns By-Pass, Letterkenny to Manorcunningham and […]