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, […]


Brennans Pharmacy opens new store in Forte Retail Park


A BRIGHT sunny day on Friday, July 19 saw the grand opening of the new Brennans Pharmacy Letterkenny in the Forte Retail Park. Brennans is conveniently located just across from Costa in the new Dunnes Stores car park with over 650 free parking spaces. The Brennans Pharmacy team were joined in store by John Breslin and crew from […]


Change suggested for Oliver Plunkett Road parking bay


by Kate Heaney IMPROVEMENTS proposed for the Oliver Plunkett Road disabled parking space at July’s Letterkenny/Milford MD meeting has led to a letter from a member of the public, to the Donegal News, suggesting further improvements. Two weeks ago Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh proposed that the disabled parking bay at Oliver Plunkett Road be rendered useless because there […]


Roma film aims to foster inclusivity in Donegal


A SHORT film highlighting the diverse culture, challenges and resilience of the Roma community in Ireland has been launched by the Donegal Travellers Project in Donegal. ‘Sam Rom’ meaning ‘We Are Roma’ shines a unique and intimate spotlight on Roma people from different countries who are making new lives on Arranmore Island, the east Donegal village […]