PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council this week for a million euro expansion project at Letterkenny Community Centre. The ambitious two storey extension will see the centre on Pearse Road expanded by approximately 1,700 square metres if given the green light and will incorporate a new multi purpose sports hall, extension to the […]
Choreographer’s latest show inspired by grandparents
A NEW aerial dance show by the Circus Company Fidget Feet will come to Letterkenny this weekend and has been inspired by choreographer Chantal McCormick’s memories of going to bingo in Castlefin Hall with her grandparents. The show ‘Bingo Wings’ blends circus, aerial dance and theatre, and the production company is looking for locals […]
Additional funding for MICA homes in budget 2020
ADDITIONAL funding for Mica affected homes in Donegal has been included in Budget 2020. Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh announced this afternoon that an additional €20 million will be included in this year’s budget to fix homes in Donegal and Mayo bringing the total allocated for the project up to €40 million. “This […]
Council dealing with flooding in South Donegal
Donegal County Council crews are responding to flooding incidents in the South Donegal area this morning resulting from Storm Lorenzo. There has been substantial flooding in Bundoran, Frosses and Laghey with the most affected area in Donegal Town where a number of properties in Clareedon Drive, New Row and Brookefield Manor have been flooded. High […]
Arranmore event to showcase island’s innovative ideas
Take a trip to Arranmore Island this Saturday to hear first hand how the island is innovating to promote growth and create a sustainable future for the next generation. Arranmore Island Community Council are inviting visitors to explore their new digital hub during the event which runs on October 5th from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. […]
Public meeting to discuss ways to reduce alcohol harm
A PUBLIC meeting will take place tonight in the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny which will explore ways to reduce alcohol harm in the town. The meeting has been jointly called by the Alcohol Forum and the Students’ Union in Letterkenny Institute of Technology to provide an update following the launch of the community action […]
St Eunan’s Class of ’69 reunite in Letterkenny
FORMER students of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny returned to their old school last weekend to celebrate their 50-year reunion. There was events organised throughout the weekend for the fifth and final year class of 1969. The main events took place on Saturday starting with a meet and greet in the glorious sunshine at […]
Bridge of Tears walk to remember emigrants
A GUIDED walk to the Bridge of Tears on Sunday, October 6, will honour all those who were parted forever at the iconic landmark, when they left our shores to make a new life abroad. The walk is part of Donegal Connect and is being led by the Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP), assisted by local […]
Family announcement
Kitty Edelsten née Doherty (Kitty Eoin Hiudaí) of Kingspark, Glasgow, formerly of Middletown, Derrybeg passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday 17th September. Cherished mother of Eamonn, Owen, John, Patrick, Mylene, Gerard and Declan. Forever missed by them, their spouses and her adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren. Requiem Mass to take place […]
Second family seek review of gynae services at LUH
SERIOUS concerns have been raised about gynaecology services at Letterkenny University Hospital after a second family has come forward about their mother’s delayed diagnosis of uterine cancer at the hospital. Edel Peoples, who lives in Convoy, has formally requested the HSE to review her mother’s case after she was diagnosed with stage four cancer 18 […]