LETTERKENNY’S shop local initiative, ShopLK, has recorded another exceptional year, marking its 21st consecutive year of growth. In 2025, annual sales of ShopLK Gift Cards reached an unprecedented €9,246,175, representing an increase of €2.2 million on the previous year. After more than two decades in operation, ShopLK continues to hold its position as Ireland’s top-selling […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Friday, January 16
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Mary Ellen Johnston, Convoy Advertisement Anne Doohan, Broomall and Termon Ann Doherty, Clonmany Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless Liam Roarty, Stranorlar Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan […]
Council asked to consider average speed cameras to reduce speeding
by Chris Ashmore THE installation of what are known as “average speed cameras” could have a major impact on reducing speeding through the centre of Kilmacrennan – that’s the view of Councillor Michael McBride. The crossroads in the heart of the village is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous in the county, and according […]
Donegal delight: Bus driver wins iRadio’s cash machine
A Donegal man has banked €100,000 from iRadio’s Cash Machine. Patrick Bradley got the surprise of his life when he was called earlier by radio presenter Barry Dunne. Patrick, who works for Dublin Bus, was in Hollywood outside Blessington when he took the call from DJ Dunne, but he was quick to tell the presenter […]
Planners seek further information on proposed changes to Letterkenny shop
PLANNERS have sought further information on proposed plans for a a development at one of Letterkenny’s most loved shops. Anthony Delap lodged plans in November last, seeking permission for a number of changes to Clarke’s Newsagent on Lower Main Street. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise the demolition of an existing two-storey section to the rear of […]
Being dropped into a place unknown
Seán Feeny launches new single exploring displacement, discovery and the search for belonging
Deaths in Donegal, Thursday evening, January 15
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elizabeth (Betty) Hay, Ards, Creeslough Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal Advertisement William (Bill) Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough Denise Egan-Dore, Limerick and Ardara Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless Liam Roarty, Stranorlar Caroline McGinley, New York, and formerly Gaoth Dobhair Edward McGettigan, Kilmcrennan John Dorrian, Inver Sr Brigid Mary Kennedy, Frosses Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon Veronica (Vonnie) O’Hanlon, Letterkenny Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon Maureen Flynn, Bundoran Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston Davy […]
Letterkenny road to remain closed overnight following collision
Lower Main Street in Letterkenny will remain closed overnight, gardai have said. The road was closed earlier today following a collision. An elderly man was taken to hospital afte being struck by a car at lunchtime. Diversions are in place. Advertisement Man taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Letterkenny
Man sentenced to six years for manslaughter of neighbour with Donegal connections
By Niamh O’Donoghue and Declan Brennan A motorcyclist who killed his neighbour by punching him once to the head in an unprovoked assault has been jailed for six years. Martin Lynn had been out socialising with his partner and friends and had just alighted from a taxi near his home when Christopher O’Neill (31), who […]
Letterkenny man’s new book imagines a new democracy
Well-known barber Gerry McKeever stood as an independent candidate in the last general election