by Dionne Meehan Members, coaches and players from St. Eunan’s GAA club said a final goodbye to one of their own as the funeral took place today of popular Letterkenny man Aidan McGlynn. Aidan passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, September 5, following an illness. Advertisement An important member of the management […]
Presentation event for Donegal Relay for Life to take place tomorrow
This year’s Relay for Life presentation event will take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, tomorrow evening, September 9. An open invitation has been extended to team participants and survivors to come along to lend their continued support. “Indeed, an open invitation is exactly what it says on the tin – we want as […]
FRESH TAKE: There’s a reason why you wouldn’t leave a child alone in the playground
By Sabrina Sweeney Imagine a playground children love to visit and can happily spend a few hours. I’m thinking of those worth the journey, with swings and slides and a good variety of other equipment, such as a trampoline, which can result in lots of interesting social interactions; a rope bridge; or a few climbing […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It’s time to save the town we love so well
I write to you as a proud citizen of Letterkenny who looks at the current state of the town’s Market Square and surrounding buildings with a sense of dismay. As someone who grew up on the Main Street in the ‘70s and ‘80s, I believe the town and the Square were better serviced then when […]
Remembering the star that was Bridie Gallagher – born 100 years ago today
CREESLOUGH native and international singing star Bride Gallagher was born 100 years ago today. As this milestone date approaches, her achievements and acclaim was documented by Brian Maye in this week’s An Irishman’s Diary. It may come as a surprise to many, particularly those of a younger generation, that the woman from Creeslough with the […]
PARENTING COLUMN: There are more options out there for the child who doesn’t want to play GAA
The new school year brings with it the enrolment of children in many after school activities. It can be yet another source of parental guilt, wondering if you’re doing right by dragging them along to activities they’re not dying about, and equally not facilitating them to go to every activity under the sun. As a […]
Green light for 42-acre Letterkenny sports hub
By Tara McCormack ATU has successfully obtained planning permission for the development of the Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub at ATU Donegal. This expansive 42-acre facility will be located in Knocknamona, just 1.8 kilometers from the Port Road campus, strategically positioned near the IDA business park with easy access from the N56. Advertisement The […]
Honouring Red Hugh in Spain
PEOPLE from Donegal and across the globe will converge on Valladolid in Spain next week to mark the death and funeral of Irish Chieftain and hero Red Hugh O’Donnell. A re-enactment of the state funeral he was given back in 1602 will take place in the city that was once the centre of power in […]
Woman (30s) dies following two car collision at Quigley’s Point
By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN (30s) has died following a two vehicle collision at Quigley’s Point late last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Carrowkeel at approximately 11.15pm last night, Friday, September 6. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A female back seat passenger, aged in her 30s was fatally injured as a […]
Traffic lights on Polestar Roundabout will not be operational until tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC lights at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny are currently out of order. Motorists have been urged by gardaí to drive with care. Advertisement The traffic lights will not be operational until tomorrow. A spokesperson from Donegal County Council said: “Traffic Signals at Polestar Roundabout will not be operating until tomorrow. “Traffic […]