AN EXCITING event exploring how our ancient heritage, wild landscape and vibrant community spirit continue to shape life in Donegal will take place in Crolly next week. Údarás na Gaeltachta is proud to host ‘Believe in Home: How Donegal’s Spirit Shapes us’, an evening to explore the many ways a sense of place not only […]
Locum consultant neurologist is appointed at LUH
By Dionne Meehan THE Health Service Executive has confirmed the appointment of a locum consultant neurologist for Letterkenny University Hospital. It comes as new figures revealed that almost 800 people are on the waiting list for an appointment, almost 300 of whom have been waiting for their appointment for over 12 months. Advertisement In October last […]
Letterkenny councillor has major concerns over Active Travel proposals
By Chris Ashmore RADICAL plans to transform the appearance of some of Letterkenny’s busiest roads with a network of paths and cycleways could backfire, it has been claimed. Donegal County Council could spend in the region of €6 million plus on a variety of Active Travel schemes in the town. Advertisement These are designed to […]
Girlfriend of Charles Dooher renews appeal for information
By Dionne Meehan THE girlfriend of a Lifford man who was left fighting for his life after a brutal attack in his home just over a month ago has renewed an appeal for information. Charles Dooher (26) sustained catastrophic injuries following the attack by five heavily armed and masked men on January 20. Advertisement Mr […]
Weather: Cold morning with some frost and icy patches
This morning will be cold with some frost and icy patches. Today will be mainly dry with plenty of sunshine and just a few passing light showers. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees with light west to northwest winds. Advertisement Tonight will be mainly dry with long clear spells and isolated light showers. Frost […]
Popular Letterkenny man remembered as a ‘gentleman’
THERE has been deep sadness locally following the passing of Letterkenny man Brian Connolly. The former St Eunan’s Letterkenny student was a well-known barman in Offaly, having moved there some years ago. Mr Connolly, of Ballicknahee, Clara, Offaly, passed away peacefully in Tullamore Hospital surrounded by his loving family, friends and co-workers on Monday, February 17. […]
Views wanted on plans to improve road safety in Donegal
A public information event will be held tomorrow about plans to improve road safety in Donegal Town. The Safe Routes to School Programme was developed in partnership with the National Transport Authority and Green-Schools in 2020 as a response to the need to support schools to increase pupils walking and cycling to school. Donegal County […]
Sliabh Liag murder trial: ‘Smouldering resentment’ exploded into violence – barrister
By Eoin Reynolds A “smouldering resentment” exploded into violence in which a murder accused struck a 66-year-old six or seven times on the head with a rock before putting him over Ireland’s tallest cliffs, a barrister has told a jury at the Central Criminal Court. Eoin Lawlor SC, delivered his closing speech on behalf of […]
Planning permission sought for 19 new houses in Bunbeg
Plans have been submitted for a new housing development in Bunbeg. The development would incorporate 19 properties on a site at Magheraclogher. The applicant, Damian McGowan, is seeking planning permission to build five four-bedroom semi-detached houses, four four-bedroom semi-detached houses, four three-bedroom detached houses and six three-bedroom semi-detached houses. Advertisement The application states planning permission […]
Film award success for pupils at Letterkenny school
Pupils at Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny have won a major award for a film they created. The local children picked up an award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking (SPHE) at the 2025 FÍS Film Awards for their film, ‘The Race’. The awards ceremony took place at The Helix in Dublin, and this marks the second consecutive […]