A LOCAL councillor is to ask for the support of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District in writing to the Transport Minister to urge him to come to the town to see firsthand the serious traffic congestion. Cllr Gerry McMonagle is expected to table at motion at tomorrow’s meeting asking that the Letterkenny-Milford MD writes to the Minister for Transport […]
Recruitment begins at new national pension authority headquarters in Letterkenny
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POSITIONS at the new National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA) headquarters in Letterkenny have begun to be filled as the national pension saving scheme prepares to be rolled out. NAERSA, which was established in Donegal in line with the Government’s commitment to balanced regional development, was formally established on October 14. The new authority […]
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ – Cllr
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A MAJOR road infrastructure project in Donegal – the biggest to date – is expected to be submitted for planning approval in January 2026. Donegal County Councillors in attendance at Friday’s special plenary council meeting were given a detailed update on the progress of the long-awaited Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). They were told by council officials […]
Clergy road victim to be laid to rest today
THE late Rev Shiela Johnson of Derrybeg will be laid to rest today. Rev Johnson, who was in her 80s, tragically died in a single-vehicle collision near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon. She was travelling with her husband of almost 60 years, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, who was also injured in the collision. Advertisement He was […]
Weather: Dull and blustery day with outbreaks of rain
TODAY will be dull and blustery with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, turning more persistent through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be quite mild with highs of 13 to 15 degrees in fresh to strong winds. Tonight, lingering rain will clear early, leaving a generally dry night with clear spells. Advertisement Lowest temperatures of […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday, November 3
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: James Coll, Creeslough James Morgan, Carndonagh Advertisement Sean McGee, Ballintra Mary Alice Molloy, Glenties Barney McMonagle, Letterkenny Joseph McGarvey, Dublin and Gweedore Robert Reid, Killygordon Rev Shiela Johnson, Derrybeg James Coll, Creeslough The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of James Coll, Drimnacarry, Creeslough. House […]
Christmas Toy Appeal to support Donegal families
THE Donegal Christmas Toy Appeal is returning for its fourth consecutive year, once again in partnership with Lifestart Services. This much-loved community initiative has grown from strength to strength, supporting hundreds of children across County Donegal who are experiencing poverty. Each year, the appeal invites members of the public to take part as Secret Santas, […]
Weather: Cloudy and wet day ahead
TODAY will become cloudy and wet for most, with rain quickly spreading north-eastwards. The rain will clear in most areas by early afternoon, followed by sunny spells and some showers. The rain and showers will be heavy at times with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Advertisement However, cloud will build from the south towards nightfall. […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 31
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Martin McGuinness, Dublin and Ballyshannon Audrey Gilchrist, Donegal Town Advertisement Eamonn Feeley, Donegal Town Martin Britton, Sligo and Donegal Town Hugh Joseph Doherty, Trentagh Michael Quigley, Donegal Town Margaret Gallagher, Ballyshannon Pól Ó Laoire, Gortahork and New Jersey, America Martin McGuinness, Dublin and Ballyshannon The death has […]
‘Mistake to assume spoiled votes is evidence of a spectacular far-right upsurge’: Councillor
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FOLLOWING the presidential election, the record number of spoiled votes has attracted significant attention. Throughout the country, there was a staggering 213,738 invalid ballots, which is 13 per cent of all votes. While in Donegal, 12.7 per cent of votes cast were spoiled, a significant increase on the 2018 presidential election, when just 1.8 per […]