Letterkenny Credit Union (LKCU) is thrilled to announce the addition of Bernard Doherty to its lending team. Bernard will have primary responsibility of developing the Home Loan Mortgage Lending service. He is well known and respected for over 30-years in the financial services industry in Letterkenny and brings a wealth of experience and passion for […]
Funeral takes place in Letterkenny of Ciarán Mc Art
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a pedestrian who died in a collision on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny took place yesterday. Letterkenny man Ciarán Mc Art was pronounced dead at the scene after a road collision involving a lorry at Magherennan in the early hours of Friday morning. Advertisement He was the much loved son […]
Road closures planned for filming of new TG4 series
A traffic management system will be in place this week, along with road closures close to Falcarragh, as filming on a TG4 drama series continues. Filming for the new TG4 programme ‘Saor Sinn Ón Olc’ has recently taken place in the Gaoth Dobhair area. More filming is scheduled on the R256 Muckish Road from Tuesday, […]
Learner driver tests positive for cannabis at Garda checkpoint
By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí in Letterkenny last night arrested a learner driver after they failed a roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis. And while that person was being dealt with at the Garda checkpoint, another vehicle approached before carrying out a U-turn and driving away. Advertisement When it was eventually stopped by Gardaí, […]
Weather: Sunny spells forecast for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations getting underway all across the county, the forecast for this afternoon is for sunny spells, although there could be some rain showers. Large crowds will enjoy a host of parades and events around Donegal and Met Éireann is forecasting sunny spells and showers for today – although better sunshine is […]
Parenting column: Remembering lockdown four years on
By Louise Flanagan It’s been four years since the country locked down for our first rodeo with Covid – March 12, 2020. To mark the occasion, I’m going to do a lockdown lookback focusing on good family memories. Leo’s speech was like something from the sci-fi film, Independence Day. It came after other European heads […]
Special feature: Ronnie Blake knows which side his bread is buttered!
By Paddy Walsh Reared in Letterkenny, ‘bread’ in Rathmullan – Ronnie Blake knows which side his is buttered! And his stand at the Food Coast Donegal Showcase event displays what’s on offer. Located on the Pier Road, the business he runs with his wife, Caroline, continues to be hugely successful. “We originally opened a takeaway […]
School debates: Glenswilly NS are top of the class
Glenswilly National School emerged victorious in the County Final of the Concern Primary Schools Debates competition which was held last Wednesday. The two participating schools, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Letterkenny, and Glenswilly NS, went head to head debating the motion: ‘The business sector has the most important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Call to light up iconic Celtic cross
TWENTY YEARS after the Celtic cross was erected outside St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, a call has been made to light up the iconic landmark. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has suggested that spotlights could be placed under the cross which could have special filters to reflect colours for different events. At this week’s meeting of the […]
Rising fuel prices threatening the future of border petrol stations – TD
A DONEGAL TD has warned that businesses and petrol stations along the border will close if the gap between fuel prices North and South continues to rise. Deputy Pearse Doherty called on the Minister for Finance to cancel government plans for three separate tax hikes on petrol and diesel this year. Deputy Doherty, who is […]