THE funeral took place on Tuesday of Josephine Crossan, Woodland, Letterkenny, and formerly Mountcharles and Surrey. Tuesday’s funeral Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs was celebrated by Fr Ciaran Harkin. Josephine’s niece Ursula gave a fitting tribute to her aunt’s life and times. Advertisement A native of Woodland, Letterkenny, Josephine spent her early […]
Almost 150 farm inspections carried out last year
by Chris Ashmore Donegal County Council completed 146 farm inspections in 2025 under the Good Agricultural Practice Regulations, it was revealed this week. The inspections concentrated on areas of the county where agriculture has been linked to poor water quality. Advertisement These inspections focused on farmyards, slurry and soiled water storage capacity, fertiliser use and […]
Letter to the Editor: Time to speak up for Letterkenny
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I’m just writing this letter in the hope that it may persuade some of our elected representatives in Donegal to start speaking up on behalf of Letterkenny. Letterkenny now has a population fast approaching 25,000, which makes it by far the largest town in the county, yet it doesn’t have a local TD and it’s […]
LUH management respond to ‘disruption’ claim
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MANAGEMENT at Letterkenny University Hospital have said they are in “regular engagement” with staff, following emerging concerns that significant disruption is being experienced within the hospital’s supervisory structure. This comes after correspondence was received by this newspaper last week, claiming issues span several sub-departments within the Facilities Directorate, “resulting in major operational repercussions”. “This has caused major delays […]
Social prescribing builds community connections in Letterkenny and Gaoth Dobhair
A WELL-established community service in Letterkenny is continuing to make a difference to people’s lives through social prescribing initiatives. Local Youth and Family Services (LYFS), which has been based in the town for more than 20 years, recently marked ‘Social Prescribing Day’ with a coffee morning and chair yoga session, showcasing their services locally. The […]
Plans for new school building in doubt
PLANS for the development of a brand new €15m school campus for Errigal College in Letterkenny have been thrown into doubt with news that the Department of Education is considering a new proposal which would involve extending the current school building. It had been hoped that the new school building would address a growing demand […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore supply to customers in Letterkenny
Uisce Éireann crews are working to return water supply to customers in Letterkenny and surrounding areas this morning. Due to operational issues encountered at Goldrum Water Treatment Plant last night, reservoir levels have fallen. This is impacting supply to some homes and businesses in Currghleas, Ballaghaderg, Illistrain, Letterkenny, and surrounding areas today. Damien O’Sullivan of […]
Return of afternoon cancer flight “significant day for Donegal” – campaigner
A CAMPAIGNER for the reinstatement of the afternoon flight service from Donegal to Dublin, relied on by patients, has described its return “a significant day for Donegal”. Mary Coyle is from Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, which helps organise flights for cancer patients. Concerns emerged in January about possible plans to change the scheduled public service […]
Local people sign petition following murder of mother of two in Derry
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PEOPLE in Donegal have signed a petition of 11,000 signatures calling for a UK law to be enacted following the murder of a mum of two. Amy Doherty (28) was found injured in a house in the Summer Meadows Mews area of Derry on Saturday morning, March 21. She died a short time later in hospital. Connor […]
New changing and toilet facilities to open at Letterkenny Retail Park
A NEW ‘Changing Places’ and ‘Accessible toilets block’ at Letterkenny retail park will officially open on Friday, April 17, with Minister for Disability Emer Higgins set to attend. The long-awaited facility, aimed at improving access for people with disabilities as well as the wider public, has been welcomed locally. Fine Gael councillor Jimmy Kavanagh praised […]