LETTERKENNY Cathedral Quarter will launch their tenth anniversary commemorative booklet as part of their Heritage Week activities. The booklet will be launched by Eddie McKeever, Managing Director of the McKeever Hotel Group in Dillons Hotel on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. The booklet is both a celebration and reflection of the Cathedral Quarter achievements throughout […]
Local restaurant damaged in overnight fire closes doors until further notice
A well-known restaurant in South Donegal, Mani’s Bar and Bistro, was significantly damaged in a fire that broke out early this morning at approximately 3 a.m. Gardaí and emergency services responded promptly to the blaze at the establishment on Pettigo’s Main Street. In a statement posted on social media, the restaurant reassured the community that […]
The search is on for 77th Miss Donegal
IN a glorious celebration of beauty, grace, and empowerment, the search has officially begun for Miss Donegal to follow in the footsteps of our last Donegal Miss Ireland, Lauren McDonagh, who is now a judge at the event. The search is now on to find contestants from each county to take part in the Miss […]
Team Ireland’s Donegal members commended by Minister McConalogue
THE five people from Donegal who were part of Team Ireland in the Olympic Games have been commended for their efforts by Donegal minister Charlie McConalogue. “The Paris Olympics was a superb sporting showpiece which saw Ireland enjoy its most successful ever Olympics,” the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine commented. “I’d like to […]
Post your letter with the new Polestar stamp
RESIDENTS and visitors to Letterkenny alike have, since 2006, enjoyed the view of the iconic Polestar monument as they pass through the town. And now anyone sending a letter in Ireland can appreciate the artwork by choosing the Polestar stamp for their postage. An Post have issued a new ‘public art’ stamp booklet that celebrates Ireland’s […]
HSE gives Ardara GP update
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said it is ‘actively recruiting’ for a GP for Ardara Health Centre, where the doctor there is due to work their last day in less than two weeks. Concern emerged that the surgery would be without a GP when Dr Mireille Sweeney finishes on August 22. Advertisement Dr Sweeney raised serious […]
SSE Renewables 2024 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials taking place next week
The Irish National Sheep Dog Trials will be taking place in Clonmany, on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal next week from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24. The annual event, sponsored by SSE Renewables, will see 150 talented sheep dogs and their handlers compete for a chance to represent Ireland at the International Sheep […]
Over 1000 homes lose power following overnight storm
According to ESB’s PowerCheck website, power is expected to be restored to affected homes and businesses between 2 pm and 6 pm today, Monday, August 12. Throughout the night, over 1,100 homes experienced power outages, coinciding with a Status Orange rain and wind warning that was in effect from midnight until 4 am. Killybegs and […]
Funeral today of Eugene McGettigan
THE funeral takes place today of well-known Letterkenny man Eugene McGettigan. He passed away suddenly at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday. A very well known and extremely popular man, news of Eugene’s sudden passing has brought widespread sadness. Advertisement Many have taken to social media to pay their respects to his family and offer their […]
‘A shambles’- Family’s anger at LUH over wristband error
By Dionne Meehan THE family of a 96-year-old woman have dubbed Letterkenny University Hospital a “shambles” after their mother was given the wrong wristband on arrival at the Emergency Department. Inishowen woman, Christina Beattie (96), attended the hospital’s Emergency Department after falling ill at home. Advertisement But her family have spoken of their shock after […]