A Letterkenny based start-up has launched what has been described as ‘a cutting-edge web platform’ designed to empower small businesses and sole traders to compete on an equal footing with the big stores and the multi-nationals when it comes to issuing vouchers. Founder of Gojas, the company behind the venture, Patrick McArt said he got […]
A weekend to remember for Letterkenny’s Clare O’Donnell
By Eoin McGarvey The curtain came down on the 2024 Mary from Dungloe Festival on Sunday night when pharmacy technician Clare O’Donnell from Letterkenny was announced as the 57th winner of the Mary title. Born and bred in Letterkenny, Clare, 26 is a daughter of Gerard and Iris O’Donnell and was delighted to be representing […]
Port Bridge collision causing traffic delays in Letterkenny
There are heavy traffic delays in Letterkenny this evening. A minor traffic collision on the Port Bridge has resulted in long delays at the Polestar Roundabout. Traffic heading out the Port Road towards Derry has been worst hit. Gardai arrived on the scene at 5pm so the delays are expected to ease soon. The incident […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Letterkenny to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is continuing to experience high levels of demand in the Letterkenny area and has called on customers to conserve water and protect supply. The surge in demand for water supply has affected reservoir levels with some customers experiencing outages and low pressure. As a result, homes and businesses are being asked to be […]
‘Urgent need’ for local student accommodation
by Paul McElwee THE president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal Students’ Union has said that there is an “urgent need” for student accommodation as the new term looms ever closer. Kevin Sweeney has impressed the need for more available rooms for new students who will be attending ATU in the new term. Advertisement Speaking to […]
Donegal asked to ‘chews’ to bin their gum
By Paul McElwee WITH chewing gum a common sight on pavements in towns all across the county, taskforce designed to raise awareness on the proper means for gum disposal has been on the streets. The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) works with local authorities and communities across the country, carrying out fun and engaging awareness and […]
Memories of Letterkenny Reunion mystery tour
by Paddy Walsh Lily Doherty is considering a bus trip this week. Not just any old bus trip but one where the passengers have little idea of where they’re destined! Tomorrow morning, a fleet of coaches will set out from Scoil Mhuire gan Smal for one of the Letterkenny Reunion’s most popular events – the […]
From Letterkenny to Cambodia to vaccinate dogs against rabies
by Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY woman is preparing to travel to Cambodia this October to volunteer with Mission Rabies. Emer Tinney will be vaccinating dogs against this deadly disease in rabies hotspots throughout the country. Advertisement Setting up a GoFundMe page this week to help make her volunteer trip possible, Emer said every nine minutes one […]
Full steam ahead for rail in Donegal?
by Paul McElwee RAIL travel could soon be back in Donegal after Letterkenny was included in a ground-breaking report setting out a vision for the development of an all-island rail system in the coming decades. Jointly commissioned by the Department of Transport and the North’s Department for Infrastructure in 2021, The All-Island Strategic Rail Review, […]