By Dionne Meehan RESIDENTS in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny are pleading with Donegal County Council to rethink their decision to chop down a 90-year-old Sessile Oak tree to make way for a new cycle path. Work recently commenced on the new greenway cycle path which is part of the Letterkenny Active Travel Project. Advertisement […]
Guesthouse plans for Letterkenny refused by council
by Louise Doyle GUESTHOUSE plans for Letterkenny have been refused by Donegal County Council on the grounds that it would have an ‘unacceptably detrimental impact’ on the residential area. Applicant MCT Efficient Developments Limited lodged plans for retention permission in May 2023 for renovation works to convert two dwelling houses into one and change its use from […]
Man arrested after dangerous driving incidents
Witnesses to the incidents in Letterkenny are still being urged to come forward.
Letterkenny construction company shortlisted for prestigious award
A LETTERKENNY construction company has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023. Boyle Construction, based at Ballyraine, Letterkenny, is the only Donegal company which has been named among the long list of nominees for the awards. The company has been nominated in the Health and Education sector for their work at the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. The hospital […]
Water supply successfully restored in Ballyraine
Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have successfully completed repairs to a burst water main in Ballyraine, Letterkenny. Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Donegal County Council confirmed that water has been successfully restored to the majority of homes and businesses in Ashlawn, An Garran, Orchard Grove, Ballyraine and surrounding areas. The remaining properties can […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in Ballyraine and surrounding areas of Letterkenny
Uisce Éireann is working with Donegal County Council to restore water supply as quickly as possible to customers following a burst to a water main in Ballyraine, Letterkenny. As a result of the burst, customers in Ashlawn, An Garran, Orchard Grove, Ballyraine, Letterkenny and surrounding areas may experience low pressure and/or interruptions to their water […]
24-Hour Challenge raises much needed funds for local charity
THE STAFF at Kinnegar Brewing have raised a colossal €3,500 for Kinnegar Defibrillator and Community DeFib Watch following a recent 24-hour challenge. The Rathmullan Community DeFib Watch, which looks after the maintenance and upkeep of all the defibs in the Rathmullan community will use the cash injection wisely. With an original target of €1,000 surpassed before […]
Hundreds gather in Ballyraine for the inaugural Kinnegar Dog Show
Kinnegar Brewing’s inaugural Dog Show at the brewery’s Ballyraine premises proved an overwhelming success, lucking out with a day of bright April sunshine after the shocking weather on Easter Sunday. There was plenty of cover outdoors under tents and marquees when the day’s one outburst of rain descended but for most of the 5-hour event […]
HSE announces further schedule of Covid clinics
THE HSE is continuing to vaccinate people in Donegal against Covid with a number of clinics taking place this week. Letterkenny vaccination centre, IDA Business Park, Ballyraine, Letterkenny will be open on Wednesday from 10.45am to 1.30pm for children aged six months to four years. From 2pm to 6.45pm vaccinations will be available to the 12 + years age […]
Donegal producers come together to produce new stout
Kinnegar Brewery is known for their TRO (Taproom Only) concept for somewhat more off-beat, unusual and adventurous experiments in brewing. First introduced in September, this week seen the second edition in the series brewery, combining seaweed and coffee in a simple stout to produce a very special beer. Rick LeVert, Owner and Head Brewer at […]