Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed


By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]

Weather: Wet day with scattered showers and some sunny spells 


TODAY there will be scattered showers and some sunny spells at first, but becoming cloudy and wet with outbreaks of rain through the day. The rain will turn heavy at times during the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in moderate winds, becoming strong at times. Advertisement Tonight, rain will […]

Deaths in Donegal, Monday, May 26


The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff Bridget Ewing, Killygordon Advertisement Terry Ponsonby, St. Johnston and Letterkenny Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure Cherie Kelly, Castlefin Paddy Mc Laughlin, Culdaff The peaceful death has occurred at his home surrounded by his loving family of Paddy Mc Laughlin […]

Childhood sweethearts to forever couple


By Paul McElwee IT was almost serendipitous; when they were placed side-by-side at Rosses Community School, neither Declan Ward or Amie Walsh knew where it would lead but, across the years – and desks – the Donegal couple’s love grew to the point where they became husband and wife in a glittering ceremony at the beginning […]

Donegal author’s debut novel examines life in pre-divorce Ireland


by Louise Doyle A CONFIDENT debut novel by Donegal author Alan Murrin set in the 1990s when divorce was still illegal in Ireland delves into the lives of three women trapped by marriage. The Coast Road is set against the backdrop of pre-divorce Ireland, exploring societal constraints placed on women. Advertisement It follows the lives of […]

Brothers had to be pepper sprayed following Letterkenny hotel fracas


TWO brothers have appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged in connection with a fracas at a local hotel which led to them having to be pepper sprayed by gardaí. John Burns (60) of 7a Rosapenna Street, Belfast, was charged with two counts of public order following the incident outside the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on October […]

Milford student wins merit in national essay competition


A DONEGAL student has been bestowed with a merit award in the Law Society of Ireland’s national essay competition. Honor Geary from Loreto Community School, Milford, won the award in the national Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition 2025. The Law Society of Ireland has named Kerry Transition Year (TY) student Hazel Barrett from Presentation Secondary […]

Chamber members gather to mark 60 years


LETTERKENNY Chamber marked a significant milestone last week with over 120 members coming together to celebrate its 60th anniversary in a unique and joyful way. On a stunning summer morning at Leckview Park, home of Letterkenny Rovers, members and supporters formed a giant ‘60’ to commemorate six decades of Letterkenny Chamber. The event reflected the […]

Donegal trucker does his bit to help lighten the load


By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL trucker, renowned for ‘steering’ his efforts towards helping the community, has raised a whopping €76,466 for two local beneficiaries. When the news broke last year that Raphoe Community Playgroup had to vacate their premises due to defective concrete blocks, St Johnston’s Colin Kilpatrick swooped in with the intention to ‘lighten […]