Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival will this year celebrate the centenary of the birth of Brendan Behan and his connections with Letterkenny. The festival committee has just announced the details of its inaugural poetry competition along with the launch of a dedicated website for the festival. The new website https://lkcqlitfest.weebly.com/ contains a provisional programme of events for […]
Trio selected for Young Curators programme
An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny has announced Ciara Doherty, Clodagh McIvor and Ultan Pringle as the three young Donegal people who will join the NASC Network Young Curators programme for 2023/24. Marketing Manager of An Grianán Theatre, Daithi Ramsay, said that the theatre is delighted to have engaged three young people of such high calibre. “We […]
Demand for electric cars still growing
THE number of new car registrations in Donegal has increased by three percent compared to last year. Between January and July, the number of new car registrations has increased by 3.2 per cent when compared to the same time period last year. According to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), […]
Family hit fundraising target on trek from Donegal to Dingle in Aria’s memory
A LETTERKENNY couple have hit their fundraising target of €10,000 as they trek from Donegal to Dingle to raise funds for the two charities that helped them and their daughter Aria Rose through the short 16 months she was on this earth. Tracey Wilkie, her partner Shane Barry and her son Brandon and friend John […]
Burtonport Railway Walk raises vital funding for Donegal Cancer Flights
By Dionne Meehan HUGE CROWDS gathered in Burtonport recently to take part in the annual Railway Walk raising an impressive €3,500 for Donegal Cancer Flights. Beginning in Árainn Mhór, the group walked along the old railway track which has now been re-developed into a beautiful walk way. Advertisement With plenty of stories and craic along the […]
Letterkenny man who climbed Kilimanjaro hands over cheque
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY’S John Wilkie has handed over a massive €11,144 to the Irish Guide Dog’s Donegal branch after he completed a charity climb of Kilimanjaro. Once left paralysed from a rare neurological disorder, John decided to celebrate his good health by climbing to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain while raising much needed […]
Public reminded to stay safe this bank holiday weekend
AS the August bank holiday is approaching, health services are reminding the public of the care options available if you become unwell. Health services are reminding people that COVID-19 is circulating in communities while health and emergency services across the North-west are anticipating a busy weekend. Many local pharmacies will be open over the weekend […]
Man arrested and two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardaí are investigating a public order incident and alleged assault that occurred at an address at Main Street, Letterkenny last night. At approximately 9pm, Gardaí attended the scene following reports of an altercation involving a number of individuals. One man in his 20’s was arrested at the scene and detained at a Donegal Garda station. […]
PSNI appeal after shots fired in Rosskeen Park
Police in Derry investigating a report of shots fired in Rosskeen Park last night, Monday August 1, are appealing for witnesses and information. Just before 10.40pm, it was reported what sounded like gun shots had been heard in the area, and two masked men were seen running away. Police responded, and enquiries identified front door […]
Long overdue duty of care reforms must result in reduced insurance costs – Pearse Doherty TD
DONEGAL Deputy Pearse Doherty TD has welcomed the commencement of legislation that aims to rebalance the duty of care and reduce insurance costs. The Donegal TD and Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on finance called on the insurance industry to respond to this reform by reducing insurance costs for consumers and businesses. Speaking today, Teachta Doherty said the […]