Milestone reached as final turbine installed at Lenalea Wind Farm


A new wind farm project in Donegal could be fully operational by November, following the installation of its final turbine last week. Lenalea Wind Farm has reached a landmark milestone in its construction with the successful installation of its seventh and final turbine at the site located around 10k south west of Letterkenny. This milestone […]


Letterkenny all set to host first ever Pride Festival


THE first ever Pride Festival in Letterkenny takes place on Saturday next, August 19 and the organisers are promising a day of fun for everyone. Festival committee chairperson, Kayleigh Bowery, said the event is all about community. “It is a magnificent celebration of diversity, a time to bring people together, and of course, a big […]


Leading home care provider to host recruitment days


ONE OF Ireland’s leading providers of home care services is hosting recruitment days in Letterkenny and Falcarragh. With a mission to recruit 1,000 new professional caregivers, local events are part of a national drive and will take place over four days next week. Open Days will take place in Riverfront House, Second Floor, Pearse Road, […]


Water supply successfully restored in Ballyraine


Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have successfully completed repairs to a burst water main in Ballyraine, Letterkenny. Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Donegal County Council confirmed that water has been successfully restored to the majority of homes and businesses in Ashlawn, An Garran, Orchard Grove, Ballyraine and surrounding areas. The remaining properties can […]


Fr Shaun to celebrate Mass in Letterkenny


NEWLY ordained Fr Shaun Doherty is to celebrate Mass in Letterkenny for the first time this month. Fr Doherty will celebrate Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday, August 14, at 7pm for the Vigil Mass of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After the ceremony, Fr Doherty will give his first […]


Letterkenny Festival celebrates Pride


LETTERKENNY Festival 2023 will run in conjunction with the town’s first Pride Festival to celebrate in music, pride and a coming together over the weekend of August 18 to 20. The festival promises a spectacular line-up of events and performances that will cater to all ages and interests, with something for residents and visitors alike. […]


Gardaí issue warning for August Bank Holiday Weekend


GARDAÍ have issued a ‘simple message’ to motorists in the run up to the August Bank holiday weekend. Gardaí advised people to slow down, wear a seatbelt, never drink/drug drive and be responsible on the roads. A spokesperson for Donegal Gardaí said, “We dread going to the scene of a serious or a fatal road […]