LETTERKENNY woman Anne McGlinchey was remembered for her strong faith and profound love for her family, at her requiem Mass on Friday. Ms McGlinchey, of 7A Beechwood Avenue, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 23. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, December 26 in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Advertisement Speaking at Mass, Chief […]
Weather: Cold and bright today with a chance of snow
TODAY will be cold and bright with sunny spells and scattered showers, some of sleet or possibly snow. Highest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees. Tonight will be cold and frosty, with ice developing under largely clear skies. Advertisement Scattered showers will continue with further falls of sleet or snow. Lowest temperatures of -2 to […]
Large crowds brave New Year’s Day Swim at Marble Hill
Large crowds gathered for the annual New Year’s Day Swim at Marble Hill beach today in aid of the Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. The charity swim, organised by Doe Amateur Swimming Club, kicked off at 2pm on Thursday, January 1. The beloved tradition, which is celebrating its 48th year, brings together brave swimmers of all ages […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Kilmacrennan collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with a road traffic collision that occurred at Main Street, Kilmacrennan, in the early hours of this morning. A parked car was struck by another vehicle, possibly a silver/grey Ford Focus and damage was caused. The collision occurred at approximately 2 am on Thursday, January 1. Advertisement “If […]
‘Concerning increase’ in Irish roads fatalities in 2025
Provisional road traffic collision figures released today show a concerning increase in fatalities on Irish roads in 2025. An Garda Síochána has recorded 179 fatal collisions in 2025, which have resulted in 190 fatalities on Irish public roads and in public places. This includes 10 fatalities in Donegal. Advertisement A report published by the RSA today […]
Local man to embark on Everest Base Camp trek in aid of Cancer Care West
LETTERKENNY man John Wilkie is gearing up for an ambitious adventure in May as he aims to complete Everest Base Camp in support of Cancer Care West. Preparing for the trek John has dedicated significant time to training, including climbing Errigal Mountain, which he summited for the 75th time on Christmas Eve. His previous mountaineering achievements […]
Customer offers apology for taking cherished All-Ireland memento from Blake’s Bar
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THE customer who made off with a cherished All-Ireland football semi-final memento from Blake’s Bar in Letterkenny has offered a sincere apology for his actions. The framed article ‘15 Men And A Baby’ was taken from the wall of the pub in the lead-up to Christmas. The piece was written by local poet and author, […]
A slow start, but local retailers report busy trade over Christmas
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CHRISTMAS TRADE in Letterkenny saw a slow start to December, but the month ended on a high note, despite the challenges facing both retailers and consumers. Jimmy Stafford, President of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, was on the ground this week meeting with local businesses to gather feedback following what is typically the busiest time […]
Cold snap forecast to hit Donegal this weekend
AS we head into the first weekend of the year, a cold snap is expected to bring colder temperatures, frost and wintry showers across Donegal. According to Met Éireann, the weather will turn sharply colder, with frost developing and wintry showers mainly affecting the north and northwest. Today, New Year’s Day will see isolated light […]