By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL councillor has praised emergency services for their quick response after a fire broke out at the old Gullaghduff Mill in Moville. Thankfully there were no injuries as a result of the blaze which broke out late on Friday afternoon. Advertisement Local councillor Martin Farren said it took almost seven hours for […]
Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, December 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle The death has occurred of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan East, Greencastle. Advertisement Ms Hannon passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, December 13. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus, devoted Granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and […]
Creating happy memories at Christmas time is more important than any gift
By Louise Flanagan Every so often, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives a message that resonates with hundreds of readers. Recently, one such message came in: “I hope this doesn’t come across as preachy, but as an older page member, I wanted to reassure younger parents who might be feeling under pressure this Christmas. Advertisement “My […]
Letterkenny prepares to host another Christmas Carol Trail
THE heart of Letterkenny will embrace the festive spirit as it hosts its annual Christmas Carol Trail on Friday, December 20. This cherished event, now in its 11th year, is organised collaboratively by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter, and Letterkenny Community Development Project along with the respective churches. It brings together the […]
National Inpatient Experience at LUH draws mixed findings
by Louise Doyle SEVENTY-nine per cent of people admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital said they had a ‘good’ to a ‘very good’ experience, but waiting times for admission needed improvement. That’s according to the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024, published this week by Saolta. Advertisement Fifty-two questions, covering experiences from admission through to discharge, to […]
Man fined for speeding outside Magherabeg National School
A MAN who was detected speeding outside Magherabeg National School told Letterkenny District Court he was unaware of the variable speed limit. Martin Murray, 2 Castleview Court, Swords, Dublin, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday this week after failing to pay an FCN for speeding. Murray was detected by a Go Safe Van operator driving […]
Married Ukrainian couple plead guilty to two separate thefts
A MARRIED Ukrainian couple pleaded guilty to the theft of goods totalling more than €850 in two separate incidents in Letterkenny. Vira Butenko (29), Down Yonder, Rosses Point, Sligo, and Dmytro Limanskyi (34), Harris Guest House, Trimragh, both pleaded guilty to the theft of groceries totalling €605.17 from Dunnes Stores, Oldtown, Letterkenny on November 15. […]
Chamber shares concerns over Minister for Infrastructure proposals
By Róise Collins AS government formation talks officially commence, Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has shared growing concerns regarding a proposal to introduce a special department and minister for infrastructure. Lead negotiators from both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael met on Tuesday evening to discuss policy and the divvying up of ministerial portfolios. Advertisement In the run […]
Bishop leads the tributes as Veritas store closes in Letterkenny
By Paddy Walsh AS the Veritas store on Letterkenny’s Main Street prepares to close its doors permanently today, the retired Catholic Bishop of the Diocese, Philip Boyce has maintained that it was one of the company’s shops throughout the country that wasn’t running at a loss. He was speaking at a special Mass last Saturday […]
Danu Young Women’s Choir to perform in Ramelton this weekend
DANU Young Women’s Choir are hosting a Christmas celebration ‘Then Sings My Soul’ in Ramelton Presbyterian Church this weekend. The choir, which was founded in Letterkenny in 2022, now has over 100 girls singing in the junior choir (age 10-13) and senior choir (age 14-18). At the event, the choir will introduce the audience to […]