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American tourist found in Glencolmcille

By C.J.McGinley
THE 41 years-old American tourist who had been missings since Saturday in the Glencolmcille area has been found.

Computers and equipment stolen in Ramelton raid

GARDA investigations are continuing following the theft of thousands of euro worth of computer equipment from a store on the outskirts of Ramelton. Thieves broke into the KS Computer Store at Moorefield over the weekend and stole the equipment including 16 laptop computers. They stole an array of computers of various brands including Acer and […]

LYIT to submit plans for expansion

LETTERKENNY Institute of Technology (LYIT) is to submit a planning application within the next ten days for permission to develop a new campus extension on a site opposite the main Port Road college.

Now you can buy a house and get one free

By Cronan Scanlon
AN ENTERPRISING local auctioneer has come up with a unique way of selling a house – by offering a second one for free.

Are you ready for Letterkenny Live?

BY SEÁN P. FEENY The festival stage will be set up on Oliver Plunkett Road facing up to Main Street and there’s a fantastic mix of local talent and rising stars lined up. Tonight (Friday) kicking off the festival will be none other than ‘like totally the ultimate 90s band’ Smash Hits who are sure […]

Taxi takes patient from LGH 'across the road'

A PATIENT said this week he was ‘amazed’ that the HSE paid a taxi to take him from Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) across the road for an appointment in the St Conal’s building.

Debbie is the pride of the 'Port

AN arts graduate from Burtonport was crowned the 44th Mary From Dungloe at Sunday night’s Crowning Cabaret.

Donegal into All Ireland semi-final

A dramatic late point from Kevin Cassidy, in injury time at the end of extra time, fired Donegal to victory over Kildare in Saturday’s All Ireland quarter-final to seal a first semi-final spot since 2003.

Family describe arson attack on home

A NIGERIAN family who were the victims of a callous arson attack on their Letterkenny home this week have pleaded with the Town Council to move them to a new home.