FILM editor Michael Harte has once again demonstrated his excellence by securing the top spot for ‘Outstanding Picture Editing’ at the highly prestigious Emmy Awards. The proud Letterkenny man has just picked up the Creative Arts Emmy which honours artistic and technical achievements in primetime programming between the period of June 2022 and May 2023. […]
Annual sales of Shop Local gift cards reached almost €6 million in 2023
ShopLK, Letterkenny’s shop local initiative, has reached an amazing milestone that has made 2023 another record-breaking year. Annual sales of ShopLK gift cards for 2023 were €5,740,277, a huge figure for the local shopping initiative. First established in 2004 by Letterkenny Chamber as a local shopping initiative, it has gone from strength to strength. Gift […]
Killybegs fishing rep to seek election nomination
KILLYBEGS fishing representative Manus Boyle is to seek nomination as a local election candidate for Fine Gael in the south Donegal constituency. Mr Boyle, who is the son of former County Councillor John Boyle, is currently a member of the Dunkineely, Bruckless and Killybegs Branch of Fine Gael and the director of Killybegs Stevedoring Limited. […]
Almost 40 patients waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital
THERE are almost 40 patients waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) this morning. It comes as hospitals across the country are braced for the peak of RSV, Covid-19 and influenza infections this week and next. According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s (INMO) trolley watch figures, 39 people are waiting on a […]
Low temperature warning in place until Tuesday
MET Éireann has issued a weather warning for low temperatures which will remain in place until Tuesday. The yellow warning for low temperatures and ice is in place for the whole country up until 10am on Tuesday. The cold spell is set to stick around until the weekend with a cold weather advisory warning also […]
Missing teen found safe
A Donegal teenager missing since last Friday has been found safe and well. 16-year-old Patrick Potter was reported missing from Burnfoot on Friday, 5th January 2024. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.”
Female pedestrian killed in crash
A female pedestrian aged in her twenties has died following a collision on the N56 at Illistrin this evening. Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of the fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The N56 road is currently closed between Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan with local diversions in place. A technical examination […]
Serious road crash at Ellistrin
Gardaí are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the N56 at Ellistrin. A section of the road is closed and will remain closed until tomorrow. Diversions are in place. Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible.
Chris Lotefa Joins Harps on Season Long Loan
Finn Harps has announced the loan signing of attacker Chris Lotefa from Bohemian FC. Lotefa arrived at Bohs from St. Kevin’s as a schoolboy and has risen right the way through the academy ranks from U13 to U19s. He made his senior debut at Finn Park in September 2022 before signing his first professional deal […]
Public urged not to approach seal pup spotted in Fanad
THE public is being urged not to approach a seal pup that was spotted on a beach in Fanad by a woman out walking. Seal Rescue Ireland was contacted after a woman was walking on Ballyhiernan Bay on Wednesday. The organisation is urging the public to contact them with any sightings of the young pup. […]