Roll up, roll up . . . for the magic, mirth and mayhem of the Ramelton Pantomime. Yes, dear readers, it is that time of year when the shell of the winter cocoon can be cracked open and this year it brings forth the wonderful story of Mother Goose. It’s an ‘eggscellent’ way to emerge […]
Special birthday for James Blake, Letterkenny
A big happy birthday is extended to well known Letterkenny man James Blake. James, from the ‘foot of the town’, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. The taxi driver and great community man, is offered every good wish from all his friends.
Claire McDonough ‘honoured’ to be elected Chamber President
The new President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Claire McDonough, has said she is honoured to have been elected into the position. Claire, who is co-owner of La Maison, Interior Design Studio was appointed president at the chamber’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday night. She most recently served as Vice President and has served […]
Gallery: Letterkenny Gaels presentation of awards
Letterkenny Gaels held their annual presentation of awards for their Senior Men and Senior Ladies squads at a function in Arena 7 last Friday night. The awards for the 2023 season were presented in a host of categories by club secretary, Louisa Tonna and vice-chairperson, James Frain. James is also part of the management team […]
HSE: Work ongoing to find suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley area for Physiotherapy Services
Primary Care Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar are to be delivered from community hospitals in Lifford and Donegal Town from today. However, the HSE say they are in the process of seeking suitable accommodation in the Finn Valley Area in order to have the services restored. In a statement last week, the […]
Planning permission approved for Donegal Hospice extension
Planning permission has been approved for an extension and refurbishment to the current Donegal Hospice facility at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. The proposed development includes the construction of four new apartments. These additional apartments will accommodate patients and their families, offering a supportive and compassionate environment during their time at the hospice. Also included in the development […]
HSE confirms Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital to be relocated
By Diarmaid Doherty Primary Care Physiotherapy services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar are to be delivered from community hospitals in Lifford and Donegal Town from next week. In a statement, the HSE confirmed that following a recent HIQA inspection in St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar and an identified need for essential fire upgrade works to […]
Woman charged over fatal collision almost twice alcohol limit
By Tanya Fowles A woman whose vehicle struck and killed an expectant mother close to the Donegal border earlier this week — seriously injuring two other members of her family in the process — was twice the legal alcohol limit and was an unaccompanied learner driver. Emma Josephine Feely (34) from Blackrock Park, Belleek is […]
TUI planning lunctime protest at ATU Donegal on Tuesday
MEMBERS OF the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) at ATU Donegal will stage a lunchtime protest at the Letterkenny campus on Tuesday. It’s one of a number of lunchtime protests being organised nationwide at Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology. TUI members want to highlight what they say is the Department of Education’s failure to […]
Circet Ireland presented with major international award
IT WAS a proud day on Thursday for the staff and management at Circet Design and Innovation Hub in Letterkenny, Donegal when the company picked up a major international award for its broadband rollout mapping system. Circet Design provides various turnkey solutions for the Telecoms and Power industry, covering FTTH (Fibre to the Home) and […]