A LETTERKENNY principal whose school has welcomed 19 Ukrainian students has appealed to the Education Department to provide urgent extra resources. Nineteen Ukrainian students started at Errigal College, Letterkenny on Monday last and have been settling into school-life here. The school has been providing extra English classes and pastoral support for the students but unfortunately, additional […]
Learner drivers being impacted by road markings
PEOPLE learning to drive are being impacted by a lack of road markings in the Letterkenny area, a councillor has claimed. Cllr Gerry McMonagle said he has been contacted by a number of driving instructors who are having difficulties training their learner drivers because of a lack of lines on the road, with particular issues […]
Capturing Covid-19 – A Day of Reflection
Donegal County Community Forum is hosting a Day of Reflection which will take place on 22nd May 2022 as a tribute to those we have lost during the pandemic, those whose lives have been forever changed because of the pandemic and to the local individuals and organisations who stepped up to help us face and […]
Letterkenny woman designs for Nike
A LETTERKENNY woman has secured her dream job as a colour and materials designer with international brand Nike. Shannon Crawford will learn this week when she will take up her full-time appointment with the top brand in the Netherlands. The 26-year-old has been living in Amsterdam for the last year and a half, where, while […]
Storm damage delays Waterworld opening
EXTENSIVE storm damage and a lack of qualified staff have led to a delay in the reopening of popular attraction Waterworld. The water park in Bundoran was scheduled to reopen on April 9 ahead of Easter after two years of closure due to Covid-19. However the management of the facility has confirmed that Waterworld will not reopen […]
Public invited to help shape the future of Dungloe
A public consultation has been opened for people to give their the views on the Draft of the Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan. The Draft Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan will be on public display from today Tuesday April 5 until Tuesday May 2 2022 and the public are invited to have […]
Councils join forces to celebrate the ‘Best of the North West’
The Best of the North West will be showcased widely over the coming weeks as part of an exciting new collaborative tourism campaign launched by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry and Donegal Tourism CLG. The £90,000 domestic marketing initiative will shine a light on […]
Glenfin musician staying true to his Donegal roots
A DONEGAL musician who is living in London is staying true to his roots – a special reference to his home area has been spotted in his debut single. Talented Lorcan Donnellan (25) plays guitar, writes lyrics and vocals and is one half of ‘indie-electro’ band Martellos which he formed with his friend Kevin Gunningham […]
Mica Action Group secure two meetings with Taoiseach
MICA Action Group have secured two meetings with the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin today during his visit to Donegal. The Fianna Fáil leader will visit the home of an affected homeowner as well as attend a meeting between Donegal County Council and the Mica Action Group to discuss the challenges they face in relation to the […]
Alzheimer’s Society to relocate to Ballybofey
The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland (ASI) is planning to relocate its Donegal office to Ballybofey. The new office will relocate from Donegal Town and will be based in the old FÁS office in Dunfril House on Chestnut Road, Ballybofey. A spokesperson for the charity told the Donegal News yesterday that they plan to make the […]