ROADWORKS in Letterkenny that caused motorists hour-long delays and tailbacks are set to complete tomorrow (Friday). Major surfacing works on the four-lane road between the Dry Arch and Pole Star roundabouts created havoc this week as the outgoing route was reduced to one lane resulting in motorists being stuck in traffic for lengthy periods. One […]
University status creating new jobs at Letterkenny ATU
THE change university status has created an employment boost for people in Donegal with a host of new posts to be filled at the former Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Recruiting is now underway for various academic, technical, professional, management and support staff to be based at the Letterkenny campus of the Atlantic Technological University. There are currently […]
Donegal Film Office secured Short Film Bursary Award
Donegal Film Office has secured funding from Creative Ireland for a second year for a Short Film Bursary Award in Donegal. The Donegal Film Office Short Film Bursary is a creative response to showcase film makers living and working in Donegal. A grant of €10,000 will be awarded to a filmmaker towards the cost of […]
Donegal’s longest serving Rose ready to hand over crown
DONEGAL’S longest serving Rose is preparing to hand over her crown after three years in the role. Chloe Kennedy from Donegal Town was crowned the Donegal Rose in 2019. Due to Covid-19 postponing the competition, she has retained her title for three years but is now preparing to hand over her crown to the 2022 […]
Donegal celebs ready for a night behind bars
PRISONERS will return to the historic jail cells at Lifford Old Courthouse for the first time in 100 years as 13 well-known locals raise money for charity. ‘Jailbreak’ takes place in the Lifford Old Courthouse on Friday April 29 and the familiar faces will leave their families behind for one night and stay in one […]
‘Landmark’ site for sale in Ramelton
A landmark site at the entrance to Ramelton beside the ‘cup and saucer junction ’ has hit the market for €500,000.
Volunteers sought for new first responders
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to form a team of community first responders in the Newtowncunningham area. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday April 12 at 7pm in Trinity Court to explore the possibility of setting up a Community First Responders Team in Newtowncunningham. If successfully set up, the team would cover Newtowncunningham and […]
Council begins preparation of a new Donegal Development Plan
Donegal County Council has commenced the preparation of a new County Donegal Development Plan for the period 2024-2030. A Pre-Draft public consultation process has commenced and runs from Friday April 8 to Friday June 3 2022 (Inclusive). The new development plan will set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable […]
Storm damage delays Waterworld opening
EXTENSIVE storm damage and a lack of qualified staff have led to a delay in the reopening of popular attraction Waterworld. The water park in Bundoran was scheduled to reopen on April 9 ahead of Easter after two years of closure due to Covid-19. However the management of the facility has confirmed that Waterworld will not reopen […]
The Big Donegal Clean-Up returns for 2022!
THE Big Donegal Clean Up is back for the sixth year with hundreds of volunteers set to take to the highways and byways to gather litter and get the county looking clean and green for all to enjoy. This campaign sees the Council supporting individuals, groups, businesses and organisations in arranging their own clean-ups. The […]