Speer’s Drapers the setting for special talk as part of Culture Night


Award-winning architect Orla Murphy will be in Letterkenny this Friday night where she will present a special talk on Ernest Speer’s Shop on the town’s Main Street as part of an historic shop fronts presentation. The event is being organised as part of Culture Night and will be hosted by the County Donegal Heritage Office, […]

Culture Night 2024: A Celebration of Arts, Heritage, and Community


TAKING place on Friday, September 20, Culture Night is ‘One Night For All’, with events taking place across Donegal. This year’s event promises some of the most exciting and exclusive programmes to date. Donegal County Council Arts Officer, Traolach Ó Fionnáin said it’s a night where the whole community comes together to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry […]

Newtown man pleads with council to make repairs to his home a ‘priority’


A MAN living in a council house in Newtowncunningham has pleaded with Donegal County Council to carry out repairs on his home after he was told the issues “aren’t priority”. After spending six years on the housing list, the man, who did not wish to be named, moved into a house in the Colehill area of the village […]

UPDATE: Traffic lights on Polestar roundabout repaired


Donegal County Council has announced that the traffic signals at Polestar Roundabout have been successfully repaired and are now fully operational. The lights, which had previously experienced faults, have been restored to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow at this key junction. Motorists are advised to remain cautious as traffic returns to normal patterns.

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Ballyshannon Library to open after four-year closure


By Rebecca Crockett DONEGAL County Council has announced the reopening of Ballyshannon Library and the extension of opening hours of Bundoran and Donegal Town Libraries from 16th September. Ballyshannon will open on Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:30am – 1pm and 2pm – 5:30pm. Advertisement Donegal Town will open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am – 1pm […]

Who’s your ‘Heritage Hero’? Nominate them for a National Heritage Award


Celebrate your local ‘Heritage Hero’ and nominate an unsung hero in your community The public is invited to nominate their ‘Heritage Hero’ for the prestigious Heritage Hero award. This award is part of the National Heritage Week Awards, which celebrate outstanding heritage projects and events across the country. Advertisement Nominations can be submitted via the […]

Drivers urged to take extra caution following oil spills across Donegal


  Donegal County Council is urging drivers to remain vigilant after a number of oil spills were reported on roads throughout the county this morning. The council has dispatched crews to clear the affected areas, but motorists should proceed with extra care, especially on the R236 at Ballyleckey Crossroads, the N13 between Kilross and Stranorlar, […]

Ballymacool housing development gets the green light


by Louise Doyle A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny, lodged plans for which came as up to 15 families received notices to quit their private rented homes, has been given the green light. Applicant Phil Boyle submitted proposals for the construction of 52 dwellings in Ballymacool in September 2023. Advertisement Ballymacool Residents’ Association had lodged a submission against […]