By Dionne Meehan A PEDESTRIAN has sustained serious injuries following an overnight collision in Mountcharles. Gardaí are currently at the scene of the collision which occurred at approximately 4.30am this morning, Tuesday, October 29. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A male pedestrian has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries. “The Main Street […]
Weather: Dry day with bright spells
MIST and fog patches will gradually clear through the morning leaving a dry day with limited bright spells. Patchy rain will move in through the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will be mostly dry with some clear spells, as well as some rain and drizzle too. Lowest […]
Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny marks 170th anniversary
By Rebecca Crockett THE principal of Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny has thanked the “small village” of people responsible for the institution’s success as they marked their historic 170th anniversary last Saturday. Ms Gerardine Mullen told Donegal News that without the support of the staff, her role would be a lot harder. Advertisement “There’s no way any […]
Tickets for night for Charlie Collins are booking quick
CHARLIE Collins announced recently that he was retiring after almost 40 years at the forefront of local media. A specially-arranged night to honour the Letterkenny man will take place at the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, November 15. As well as a gala dinner, there will be a trip down memory lane for all those […]
Letterkenny mother calls for safety measures on dangerously busy road
by Dionne Meehan A WORRIED mother living in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny has pleaded with Donegal County Council to install further safety measures on the R245 amid fears someone will be killed. Mary Lane, who has been living on the road for over nine years, said she witnesses and experiences “near misses” on a daily […]
Work on new-look Market Square could finally start next year
By Chris Ashmore WORK on a new-look Market Square in the heart of Letterkenny could finally begin next year – eight years after an initiative to enhance what is a key public space in the town was originally put forward. After numerous delays, it has now emerged that a contractor could be appointed in the […]
Castlefin to benefit from €€8.9m housing project
By Paul McElwee CASTLEFIN is to receive a welcome social housing boost with the news that 34 housing units are to be erected in the town. The €8.9 million project, situated at Raphoe Road, has already seen ground works begin following the contract being signed by Chairman of Habinteg Housing Association Packie Keeney. Advertisement Funding […]
COLUMN: How do you keep your pregnancy to yourself on a night out with friends?
By Louise Flanagan FINDING out you’re pregnant and keeping it secret for those first few weeks can be quite a task – particularly if you have a social event in the mix. Letterkenny Babies received the following message during the week: “I recently found out that I’m pregnant – very early stages. I’m absolutely delighted. […]
Second ‘Gig For Gaza’ set for An Grianán
By Paul McElwee NEXT Wednesday, October 30 sees the second ‘Gig for Gaza’ fundraiser take place in An Grianán Theatre, just over a year since the conflict began. Once more organised by the local activists Donegal Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), the gig will feature a night of music from a plethora […]
Eight Donegal companies awarded Origin Green Gold Membership
EIGHT Donegal companies have been recognised for their sustainability performance in 2024 with Origin Green Gold Membership. Gold Membership is awarded to Origin Green verified companies if they make significant improvements in their sustainability target areas. Target areas can include supply chain sourcing, water, emissions, waste reductions, packaging, and social sustainability. Advertisement The eight Donegal […]