LETTERKENNY businesses are being encouraged to promote their use of the Irish language by utilising the many supports and schemes available to them. Líonra Leitir Ceanainn will host a drop-in networking event from 12-2pm on Wednesday March 15. The event will offer local businesses information and advice on how to avail of the Foras na […]
Concerns over ATM outside door of casino
CONCERN has been voiced that the installation of an ATM at the door of a casino in Letterkenny is “preying on the vulnerable”. The ATM has been placed outside Majestic Casino on the Port Road. It comes as Donegal County Council has granted permission for the retention and completion of the change of use of the first […]
Warning to motorists speeding on Four Lanes
Motorists driving on the Four Lane Road are being warned to watch their speed after a number of drivers were fined after being clocked speeding. Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit conducted speed checks on the Four Lane Road between the Polestar and Dry Arch Roundabouts in Letterkenny at the weekend. A number of drivers […]
Pringle asks why Government sits on ‘rainy-day fund’ when school construction is put on hold
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has slammed Government for putting on hold long-awaited school construction projects, particularly in light of billions of euros in its “rainy day fund”. Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal town, a project that was shovel-ready, is one of 58 school building projects across the country – including more than […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day- Baker who now sells her goodies in dozens of venues across Donegal
A SUCCESSFUL baker who now sells her goodies in dozens of venues across Donegal has advised anyone in business to learn from all the mistakes you make. The Purple Velvet journey started in June 2020 and now, their signature treats and deserts are among the most popular in the county. Diane, the talented baker behind […]
Certa Ireland switch Letterkenny delivery fleet to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Certa, one of Ireland’s largest fuel distributors, have transitioned their fleet of delivery vehicles in its Letterkenny depot from running on diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The move will see Certa’s national fleet of over 100 trucks run on the biofuel by the end of March following a successful trial in 2022. Collectively, Certa’s […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day- Studied reflexology following an operation in a bid to self heal
A reflexologist and aromatherapist who said she started studying reflexology following an operation in a bid to self heal is now in her first year of business at her studio in Riverside Retail Park in Letterkenny. Olivia Maguire, founder of ‘Reflexology by Olivia’ said her first year of business has been exciting but nervewracking at […]
NoWDOC’s move to new location imminent
PLANS are progressing to relocate the NoWDOC surgery from its current site to the Errigal Chronic Disease Management Hub in Letterkenny. A lease for the current NoWDOC premises at Oldtown, Letterkenny has been in place since April 2005, but a notice to quit the building was issued in December 2022 by the landlord’s solicitor to the HSE. Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer, […]
Pat Kinevane to return to An Grianán this weekend
Pat Kinevane may come from as far away as Cobh but he’s certainly been taken into the hearts of the people of Letterkenny. Since first performing his Olivier award-winning one man show Silent back in 2016, his shows have been eagerly awaited, and none more than King which is on this Saturday, March 4. This […]
Plans lodged for nine new homes at Killylastin
DONEGAL County Council will decide later this month on two separate planning applications for new homes in Letterkenny. Declan Bourke and Karen McLaughlin have requested permission to build eight semi-detached houses and one detached property at Killylastin. According to documents lodged with the local authority, the development will include an access roadway, pedestrian footpaths, open space, […]