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Moves to stimulate Donegal’s ‘sleeping giant’

A MAJOR initiative to develop the economic potential of the creative industries and cultural tourism sectors in Donegal is to take place early next month.

Soldiers deaths in Lebanon 'could and should have been avoided'

By C.J.McGinley

THE Letterkenny-based brother of one of three Irish soldiers killed in controversial circumstances in the Lebanon twenty two years ago has welcomed an independent report stating their deaths ‘could and should have been avoided’.

Young doctor critical after car crash

A young trainee doctor is in a critical condition at Letterkenny General Hospital after an horrific single vehicle accident this morning (Tuesday).

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.