There is deep sadness within the Donegal following the passing of Kian Gillespie, Meenavean, Carrick. Beloved son of Kevin and Teresa, Kian will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken parents, his brother Darren (Jared), his sister Leanne, his Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a wide circle of relatives and friends. Kian played football […]
Presentation of cheque from Ted Ponsonby charity concert
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A presentation of a cheque for €5,670 was made today from funds raised at a special charity concert held in memory of Letterkenny musician, Ted Ponsonby. The money will go towards the development of a new Arts and Performance area at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny which will depict a sculpture in honour […]
Jim Lynch mural – a reminder of the community he cared about
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On a beautiful evening on Letterkenny’s Church Lane, the contribution to his home town of former councillor, the late Jim Lynch, was celebrated with the unveiling of a special plaque and mural. The painting on the wall of No 3 Church Lane, features Jim watering some flowers and was officially unveiled by two of Jim’s […]
Boil Water Notice remains in place for Culdaff
UISCE Éireann is reminding customers on the Culdaff Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place today, Friday, April 24. Following high turbidity in the water which affected the treatment process at Culdaff Water Treatment Plant, the notice was issued in February last to protect the health of approximately 1,300 customers on the […]
McGuinness names Donegal squad for Sunday’s big game
JIM McGuinness has named his Donegal squad for Sunday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final with Down. The game will take place at Letterkenny’s O’Donnell Park with Donegal putting their Ulster title on the line. Shaun Patton has made a return to the panel after injury but, as expected, Gavin Mulreany retains the number one jersey. Advertisement Naomh […]
Two gardaí brought to hospital after Letterkenny assault
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A man remains in custody this morning following an incident in Letterkenny on Thursday afternoon during which two gardaí were assaulted and later treated in hospital for injuries. Gardaí say they received a call to attend a premises on Neil T. Blaney Road, Letterkenny, on Thursday at approximately 3pm. Two Gardaí attended the scene and […]
‘Elusive’ Carrigans man banned from driving for a second time
A CARRIGANS man was banned from driving for a second time when his case was dealt with at Letterkenny District Court. Clayton Duncan (48) of Tober, Carrigans, was involved in a road traffic collision around 3pm in Coxtown, Carrigans on March 7, 2025. The court heard Duncan approached a junction with the R265 near Carrigans, and drove out into […]
Letterkenny swimmer and scuba diver recalls his fear after being swept out to sea
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ON a cold dark December evening, experienced swimmer and scuba diver Garrett McConnell came within seconds of being swept out to sea at the Boat Strand in Carrickfinn. In the pitch dark, the Letterkenny man swam out slightly from the slipway and when he turned around, the little light marking the end of the pier […]
Watch: 75 years on – Eamon Harkin on the 1951 Ulster tie at O’Donnell Park
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Eamon Harkin called out to O’Donnell Park this week ahead of Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Ulster Championship meeting of Donegal and Down. The retired Letterkenny chiropodist was among the crowd when the Letterkenny venue last hosted an Ulster Championship tie – against Antrim 75 years ago in 1951. He shares some of his memories from the […]
Ramelton man to stand trial on assault charge
A RAMELTON man has been sent forward for trial charged with assault. Barry McGarvey (45) of Castle Street, Ramelton, was charged with an alleged assault at Conway’s Bar in Ramelton on July 7, 2024. The book of evidence was served on McGarvey at Letterkenny District Court on Monday by Garda Page. Advertisement Sergeant Jim Collins said […]