The Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In the last week 1,143 people attended the ED at LUH and 345 were admitted to an inpatient bed. As of this morning there are […]
Councillor offers to use allowance for lighting in Letterkenny Old Town
A Letterkenny-based councillor has expressed a willingness to use some of his allocated infrastructural allowance to fund the provision of back lights in the Ros Suilighe area of the town. Cllr Tomás Seán Devine made the suggestion at the monthly meeting of the local authority after he had been informed that there is currently no funding […]
Near-tragedy prompts Arranmore RNLI training drill
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Arranmore RNLI carried out a life-saving training exercise yesterday, simulating the rescue of distressed swimmers at Boatstrand, Carrickfinn. The exercise was prompted by a recent incident in which a man swimming at the popular west Donegal beach was pulled out to sea by unexpected currents. The swimmer, described as “very experienced,” managed to reach nearby […]
Letterkenny bus shelter to expand to meet growing demand
By Chris Ashmore PLANS are in the pipeline for a bigger and improved bus shelter near the “Mr Chippy Car Park” in Letterkenny. With the continued growth and success of the Local Link services – plus private operators in the area as well – there are times now when the current bus shelter is too […]
The Way We Were
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Róise Collins delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. LETTERKENNY WATER SYSTEM AGAIN UNDER FIRE THE difficulties which have continued in providing Letterkenny with an adequate water supply came in for some of the most severe criticism this week as it was believed that the major improvement schemes were nearing […]
Government must cut excise on home heating oil
DONEGAL TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has said the government must listen to the public and reduce excise on home heating oil. Addressing the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, Deputy Doherty said: “Your government is still not listening. Right across this state, over 750,000 households rely on home heating […]
Probation Act for couple charged with public order
A COUPLE had the Probation Act applied when their case was dealt with at Letterkenny District Court. Sean White (24), 75 Gleann Tain Manor, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, and Chloe Wolstenholme (26), 3 Forte Apartments, Letterkenny, were before the court on Monday. They were charged with being intoxicated in a public place and threatening and abusive behaviour […]
Letterkenny residents urged to take the SAFER Survey on alcohol harm
LETTERKENNY residents are being urged to share their views in a survey addressing the harm of alcohol locally. In response to the global alcohol consumption epidemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the SAFER communities initiative in 2018. In 2024, Letterkenny became one of ten communities in Ireland supported by Alcohol Forum Ireland, Regional and Local […]
Planning permission refused for short-term rental in Letterkenny
PLANNING permission sought for the change of use of a residential unit in Letterkenny to a short-term rental has been refused. Applicant Liam Gearóid Ó Riain lodged proposals with Donegal County Council in February, seeking the change of use of a residential unit at 1 The Spires, Cornagill, from a permanent occupancy to a short-term rental. […]
Ramps ‘not fit for purpose’ – meeting hears
Ramps in Manorcunningham “are not fit for purpose” and need to be replaced, according to Cllr Donal Coyle. He maintains that the ramps are at least four years old and that there is a wide gap between the cushions. Following representations, he was informed by council officials that “keep left “ bollards will be erected […]