THE VOLUNTEERS at Lough Swilly RNLI had their first call out of 2023 this morning after they assisted a fishing vessel that lost power. The team were tasked shortly after 10.30am by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio to come to the assistance of a small fishing vessel. The fishing boat had lost power after a […]
More drinkers going dry and not just for January
Donegal off-licences are seeing an increasing demand for non–alcoholic alternatives not just during dry January but all year round. Recent figures compiled by Drinks Ireland show that non-alcoholic beer sales in Ireland have more than tripled between 2017 and 2021, from 1.79 million to 5.55 million litres. The market share for non-alcoholic beer soared by […]
ALONE seeking befriending volunteers in Donegal
ALONE are currently looking for Befriending volunteers, across all areas of Donegal but particularly in north and west Donegal and in Inishowen. Support and Befriending is a supported one-to-one relationship between a volunteer and an older person who has been linked in with ALONE. The ALONE Support and Befriending service provides companionship and practical support […]
Donegal musicians helping recreate sound of Springsteen
TRYING to recreate anything Bruce Springsteen has done can be a risky business and few have managed it successfully. Born to Run, The River, Human Touch, classics one and all. Add to that the sheer brio with which The Boss delivers them and they are elevated beyond the capabilities of most other artists. Advertisement When Chris Speer […]
New Donegal IFA county chairperson to be elected
The Donegal IFA annual general meeting will be held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday, Feburary 7 at 8pm. The 2023 Donegal IFA AGM will be marked with significance as it marks the end of Brendan McLaughlin’s term as County Chairman. Brendan has been Chairman since 2019 and in that short time has steered […]
ALDI creates twelve new jobs in Donegal
ALDI has announced the creation of 12 new jobs in Donegal as part of a new national recruitment drive. The retailer also announced their commitment to becoming the first supermarket to adopt the new recommended living wage. The retailer, which currently employs over 4,650 people and operates a network of 155 stores across the country, […]
Three Donegal driving test centres’ pass rate above national average
All three Donegal driving test centres have recorded a pass rate above the national average. The average pass rate across all centres last year was 53 per cent meaning over one in two people who sat the test in 2022 passed. The Buncrana test centre recorded a rate of 58.2 per cent, while Letterkenny’s pass rate […]
Lidl given go ahead for extension in Letterkenny
LETTERKENNY shoppers will soon be able to deposit used plastic beverage bottles and aluminium cans in return for money-back vouchers as Lidl Ireland announces the roll out of their reverse vending machines. Donegal County Council has granted permission to Lidl, Port Road, Ballyraine for a single storey extension to the front of the existing store […]
Online scam victim lost €400
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny have made a fresh appeal for people to be vigilant against scams after a man was duped out of €400. The man was contacted on Facebook by someone who was purporting to be a friend of his. They requested that he buy amazon gift cards and forward the codes to them in exchange for cash. […]
HSE insists NoWDOC accommodation issues separate from remodelling plan
The HSE has claimed issues relating to the relocation of the Letterkenny Unit are separate to the ongoing review of the overall service. It has been claimed that staff in Letterkenny NoWDOC were told on Tuesday evening via text message that they would have to vacate their current building at Oldtown, Letterkenny as the lease […]