By Rebecca Crockett SIX Donegal writers and Booksellers have been shortlisted at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2024. Molly Nic Céile, Proinsias Mac a’Bhaird, Alan Murrin, Cathal Ó Searcaigh and Michelle Nic Pháidín are nominated in writing categories such as Irish language, fiction, non-fiction and industry. Advertisement Now in its 19th year, the An […]
AIB to refurbish eight branches
EIGHT AIB branches in Donegal are due to be refurbished by the end of 2025 as part of a €40 million strategic investment programme. In Donegal, the Letterkenny, Buncrana, Carndonagh and Killybegs branches will receive a full refurbishment, while Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town and Dungloe branches will have interior and exterior improvements made. AIB has […]
Fanad Head Lighthouse features in new tourism campaign
DONEGAL’S Fanad Lighthouse is set to feature in an exciting new tourism campaign. Tourism Ireland has partnered with Great Lighthouses of Ireland to capture compelling content featuring beautiful lighthouses in scenic locations around Ireland-including none other than Fanad Head Lighthouse. A series of new short videos and photos of seven different lighthouses has been created […]
Hannigan appointed chairman of DLDC
DONEGAL Local Development Clg (DLDC) has announced the appointment of Paul Hannigan as Chairman of the Board following a recent rotation. Mr Hannigan, Head of College at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has had a distinguished career in higher education. Since his initial appointment as President of LYIT in January 1998, he has played a […]
Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in overnight collision
By Dionne Meehan A PEDESTRIAN has sustained serious injuries following an overnight collision in Mountcharles. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the collision which occurred at approximately 4.30am this morning, Tuesday, October 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male pedestrian has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries. “The Main Street […]
Weather: Dry day with bright spells
MIST and fog patches will gradually clear through the morning leaving a dry day with limited bright spells. Patchy rain will move in through the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly dry with some clear spells, as well as some rain and drizzle too. Lowest […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, October 29
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: – Sadie McLaughlin, Clonmany – Ryan McCauley, Ramelton and Letterkenny Advertisement – Elaine Boyle, Dungloe – Francis (Frank) Summerville, Ballyshannon and Mayo – David (Davy) Hegarty, Strabane and Letterkenny – Jim Kelly, Rathmullan Sadie McLaughlin, Clonmany The death has occurred of Sadie McLaughlin, Tullagh, Clonmany. Ms McLaughlin […]
Tickets for night for Charlie Collins are booking quick
CHARLIE Collins announced recently that he was retiring after almost 40 years at the forefront of local media. A specially-arranged night to honour the Letterkenny man will take place at the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, November 15. As well as a gala dinner, there will be a trip down memory lane for all those […]
Letterkenny mother calls for safety measures on dangerously busy road
by Dionne Meehan A WORRIED mother living in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny has pleaded with Donegal County Council to install further safety measures on the R245 amid fears someone will be killed. Mary Lane, who has been living on the road for over nine years, said she witnesses and experiences “near misses” on a daily […]
Work on new-look Market Square could finally start next year
By Chris Ashmore WORK on a new-look Market Square in the heart of Letterkenny could finally begin next year – eight years after an initiative to enhance what is a key public space in the town was originally put forward. After numerous delays, it has now emerged that a contractor could be appointed in the […]