GARDAÍ IN Donegal are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Letterkenny teenager. Patrick Potter (16) was last seen in Letterkenny on Thursday, March 14. Patrick is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 inches in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was […]
Pub blaze: Fire crews had to go two miles for water
By Dionne Meehan FIRE CREWS responding to a major blaze in Castlefinn at the weekend had to travel two miles to access a working fire hydrant, it has been claimed. It’s understood firefighters attending the fire at Tinney’s Bar on Sunday struggled to access water from the nearest hydrant due to low pressure. As a […]
Inspirational Donegal woman is Mayo Person of the Year
A Donegal woman has been named as the Mayo Person of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony held in the Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin at the weekend. Rita Casey from Malin Head, raised €22,300 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation while taking part in last year’s Dublin City Marathon. Rita is a member of […]
Jimmy Brogan to contest local elections as independent candidate
Jimmy Brogan, administrative assistant for Deputy Thomas Pringle, has announced that he will contest the local elections in the Donegal Municipal District as an independent candidate. “As a Donegal man who has worked with Deputy Thomas Pringle for the past 12 years, I have seen first-hand the issues that affect the people of South Donegal […]
Loganair announces enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal
There is good news for Donegal air passengers with Loganair announcing the introduction of an enhanced schedule for services between Glasgow and Donegal, delivering year-round flights and its biggest ever summer programme. The UK’s largest regional airline is the only carrier offering a direct air link between the North West of Ireland and the UK. […]
Contractor appointed for demolition and site clearance works at ESB site
Letterkenny Municipal District Members visited the former ESB site at the Port Road on Tuesday to receive a briefing on demolition works that commenced this week. Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Kevin Bradley welcomed the works and said: “This is an important milestone for the Letterkenny 2040 programme and will facilitate wider development of […]
Panto time: Mother Goose flies into Ramelton
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 […]