MOTORISTS in Letterkenny have been warned not to park in disabled parking bays unless authorised to do so. It comes as a car was detected parked in a disabled bay today in Letterkenny without having a valid disabled parking permit displayed. If a car is detected parked/stopped in a disabled parking bay and the driver does […]
Rise in theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny
A WARNING over the lack of security measures in imported vehicles has been made following a rise in the theft of Japanese cars in Letterkenny. Gardaí are advising owners of imported vehicles, particularly Japanese imports, to check out the security features and make decisions relating to augmenting security. A garda spokesperson said: “Many second-hand car […]
New lifesaving equipment on Port Bridge
The provision of two new life rings and boxes on either side of the Port Bridge in Letterkenny have been welcomed following concerns raised regarding the difficulty in accessing the previous lifesaving equipment. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh raised the motion asking that more visible and more accessible life rings be provided at this area after being contacted by a […]
Call for safety measures on ‘escape road’ used by dozens of children
THERE has been a call for safety measures to be installed on a Letterkenny ‘escape route’ where cars travel at ‘phenomenal speeds.’ A call has been made for traffic calming measures to be introduced on the Rahan Road, Letterkenny in the interest of road and pedestrian safety. Cllr Gerry McMonagle said he was raising the […]
Student housing plans given the green light
The development will see 20 single bedroom, eight twin bedrooms, shared living and associated accommodation built in Ballyraine.
Donegal’s inclusion in national rail network cautiously welcomed
By Emma Ryan THE news that Donegal is set to be included in the national rail network has been cautiously welcomed as a move that will ‘change lives’ in the county. Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan could be connected to the national rail network for the first time in decades under new proposals in the All-Island rail review which […]
Roadworks cause major delays on Letterkenny Derry road
MOTORISTS have been urged to be patient as roadworks at Newtowncunningham continue to cause lengthy delays and long tailbacks. Roadworks are currently being carried out on the main Letterkenny to Derry road. The works were centred around the Newtowncunningham area outside Kernans Diner and Filling Station, but contractors are now expected to move onto the Magherabeg area close to […]
Dungloe student among first group to take on ‘unique’ new course
A DUNGLOE student who is studying a unique and exciting Cyberpsychology degree believes the course and ATU were a perfect match. ATU Donegal has recently launched a unique and exciting BSc Cyberpsychology degree programme, aimed at exploring the intersection of human behaviour and digital technology in the online world. Through this programme, students will gain a deep […]
Local businesses embracing benefits of their ‘cúpla focal’
By Róise Collins AFTER receiving an overwhelmingly positive response to the new bilingual signage on their shop front, a local business is encouraging other businesses in the town to get involved and use their ‘cúpla focal’ too. Sharon and Brendan McGlynn run The Quiet Moment, a bustling coffee shop on the Letterkenny Main Street recently […]
Summer season sees security of water supply improved in Letterkenny
Letterkenny, the key economic engine of the Donegal economy and a strategic regional centre for the North-West, has seen the successful completion of leakage reduction works this Summer with over 1.45km recently installed along Ros Suilighe, High Road and Port Road. Working in partnership with Donegal County Council, Uisce Éireann recently prioritised the replacement of […]