Monday, June 10 10.09pm Letterkenny LEA 14th and Final Count Results, following the distribution of Ciaran Brogan’s surplus 193 votes. Advertisement (7-seater and the Quota for election is 1,629) Donal Mandy Kelly (FF) 1,841 – (ELECTED) Gerry McMonagle (SF) 1,208 + 503 = 1,711 (ELECTED) Tomás Seán Devine (100% Redress) 1,620 + 60 = 1,680 (ELECTED) Ciaran Brogan […]
A pedestrian has died following an overnight collision in Moville
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Moville this morning. Shortly after 1:30 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Ballynally, near Moville. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was […]
Letterkenny born economist takes up specialist post
By Kate Heaney LETTERKENNY-BORN specialist economist Catherine Murray has joined one of the country’s top property advisor practices, Turley Property. The former Loreto Letterkenny student was previously Chief Economist with AECOM Ireland where she headed up their economics team since 2018. Advertisement The local woman specialises in the economics of place and has over 20 […]
ELECTION 2024: Tally figures show Declan Meehan could top poll in Milford area
By Dionne Meehan INDEPENDENT candidate Declan Meehan could top the poll in the Milford area according to today’s tally. After failing to secure a seat in the 2019 elections, Declan said he is delighted with his tally which was nearly triple of his votes in the previous election. Advertisement “I am very happy that I […]
ELECTION 2024: Emotional day for Donal Mandy as tallies predict he could top the poll
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL candidate Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has said he is overwhelmed by today’s tally results which show’s he could potentially top the poll in the Letterkenny area. Cllr Kelly was co-opted onto Donegal County Council three and a half years ago. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News in the Aura Leisure Centre […]
Cór Ailigh enjoy enriching and spiritual trip to the Vatican
St EUNAN’S Cathedral’s all Irish choir, Cór Ailigh, returned home on Monday after a very successful trip to Rome and the Vatican last weekend. On Saturday morning they were met in St Peter’s Square by Donegal’s Monsignor Eamonn McLoughlin who then led the choir into St Peter’s Basilica where they sang at the 12 noon Mass […]
Heritage Council funding approved for two separate Gaoth Dobhair projects
News of funding for two Gaoth Dobhair projects by the Heritage Council has been welcomed by the local parish priest, Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh. The sum of €25,000 has been approved for a Conservation Plan and Feasibility Study for the Old Saint Mary’s Church, at Derrybeg. Meanwhile funding of €6,826 will go towards a Conversation […]
‘We can all play our part’- Beautiful Carrigart hoping for Tidy Towns success
CARRIGART Tidy Towns are appealing to residents and business owners to ensure their properties are looking their best when the first adjudication happens towards the end of June. Reminding locals that the village has won the prestigious Gaeltacht Award 16 times, a spokesperson for the Tidy Towns said a lot of hard work has gone […]
Election 2024: Live updates from the Aura Letterkenny
THE following post will contain live updates from the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Saturday, June 8 20:20pm Advertisement The final electoral area to be tallied was Lifford Stranorlar and the tally that follows accounts for 41 of the 42 boxes opened. Topping the poll on tallies is Independent Martin Scanlon with 1387, followed by […]
Local teacher launches ‘Dream Beasts’ book
LOCAL teacher and author Louise Flanagan will sign copies of her latest book in Letterkenny tomorrow. ‘Dream Beasts’ is Louise’s third book which tells the story of Sean, who discovers a leprechaun called Erin crying in his garden on St. Patrick’s Day. He embarks on an adventure to the magical land of Dormica to help […]