Letterkenny house prices up by six per-cent


  HOUSE prices in Letterkenny and the surrounding areas have risen by six per-cent in the last 12  months, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).    The latest figures show that the average house price in the Letterkenny Eircode district, which covers areas like Gaoth Dobhair, Falcarragh and Dunfanaghy, is €125,000.   […]

Promoting sustainable access to Errigal Mountain through ASCENT


  Promoting sustainable access to uplands and natural environments is what the ASCENT project is looking to achieve and this 3 year environmental project is now reaching its midway point.   The project which links seven areas of natural beauty in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Finland, Iceland and Norway is focusing on sites that are facing […]

Filling station raided in Termon


  Intruders gained access through the roof in an overnight raid at a filling station outside Termon last night.   An investigation has been launched after Sweeney’s filling station in Termon was broken into overnight. Gardai have confirmed that the intruders gained access through the roof of the property, following various attempts to break in through […]

St Patrick’s Day parade guide


THOUSANDS of people across the county will turn out to support their local St Patrick’s Day parade today. Committees have been busy organising the festivities over the last few months and there is events planned right across the county. LETTERKENNY This year the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade will celebrate Celtic Culture in anticipation of […]

Carrigart man’s play heads for Derry’s Playhouse


  CARRIGART man Martin Jim McFadden will bring his play ‘Don’t Go There’ which chronicles his incredible battle with the bottle, to Derry’s Playhouse later this month.   In his play, Martin gives an insight into the dark reality of addiction and how alcohol controlled him, damaged him, almost killed him – and did kill […]