THE cleanliness of Letterkenny has decreased dramatically in the past year. According to IBAL’s latest summer litter survey, the town has been ranked 21st out of 40 towns and cities in Ireland, a major drop down from sixth place last year. The report explains while clean, Letterkenny failed to retain its top ten spot from […]
Emergency services in operation in the Slieve League area
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently engaged in an operation in the Slieve League area. Public access to Slieve League is currently restricted to facilitate this operation. As this is an ongoing operation, no further information is available.
Donegal Gardaí warn of a ‘growth in car thefts’
Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over an increase in car thefts. It comes as earlier this year, statistics from An Garda Síochána showed a growth in car thefts. A spokesperson said, “This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars from outside Europe, and may be due to the lack of security features […]
Labour Court hearing over fire fighters to be held tomorrow
THE Government has been urged to seize the opportunity to negotiate Retained Firefighters conditions as strike action has been suspended to allow for a Labour Court hearing concerning the dispute. A Labour Court hearing to discuss the dispute will take place tomorrow, Monday at 10am in Lansdowne House, Dublin. It comes as exploratory discussions were attended by the SIPTU […]
Donegal start-up scoops top prize at pitching competition
A DONEGAL businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners of the Yes You Can pitching competition. Former Donegal News reporter Catherine Devine was one of ten all-Ireland winners to emerge from the Yes You Can female enterprise support programme, who each pitched live in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Co. Down, for additional funding […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Illistrin National School 5K
With the school year drawing to a close, here is a look back on the successful Illistrin National School Fundraising 5K which took place last week.
Growing concern over works at tourist sites
By Diarmaid Doherty THERE are growing fears that the county’s tourism industry will be severely hit by plans to carry out essential works at a number of popular tourist sites during the busy summer season. Locals in Portsalon have already expressed anger at the news that Portsalon Pier is to close on July 1 for two […]
History of County Donegal Railway bus services explored in new book
A new book by Glasgow-based transport journalist, Hugh Dougherty, tells the story of the County Donegal Railway bus services which ran from 1960 to 1971, replacing the famous CDR narrow gauge trains, running from Strabane to Killybegs, Letterkenny, Donegal and Ballyshannon, after the railway’s last train on December 31, 1959. The CDR painted its […]
Issues impacting homeowners affected by defective block crisis must be addressed by banking sector without delay – Pearse Doherty TD
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the banking sector to address issues impacting homeowners affected by the defective block crisis without delay. Teachta Doherty was speaking after raising the issues with the Minister for Finance in the Dáil. Deputy Doherty said, “Homeowners affected by the defective block scandal […]
Preparations underway for first Letterkenny Pride to be held this August
PREPARATIONS are underway for the first ever Letterkenny Pride. The major event will be held in Letterkenny on August 19 with a parade and entertainment planned for throughout the town. Pride is a celebration of diversity, it is a time to bring people together, and of course, a big day of fun. Advertisement But beyond that, […]