by Chris Ashmore A new forum is being proposed to discuss starting and finishing times for people working with Letterkenny’s biggest employers, and also for those attending places of education, with a view to seeing if changes could help in alleviating some of the town’s chronic traffic problems. The forum is the brainchild of the […]
Excitement is building ahead of the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade
It’s just days to go to the Letterkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17, and excitement is building. The parade is one of the biggest in the county and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full-on celebration with a festival atmosphere on the day. The Chamber are delighted […]
Mural proposed for new-look Market Square
By Chris Ashmore A specially commissioned mosaic picture of Irish Nationalist Padraig Pearse and his brother William which depicts the two brothers with St. Eunan’s Cathedral in the background, could become part of the new-look Market Square which is set to be redeveloped later this year. Back in 2016, an Angolan artist Macola Vonga – […]
Cruise ships could soon be destined for Rathmullan
By Chris Ashmore RATHMULLAN could be lining itself up to get a slice of the massive European cruise business which is worth more than €1.7 billion annually. Last year a major €4.6 million refurbishment project was completed at the pier at the seaside village and Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit is now actively promoting the […]
Líonra Leitir Ceanainn to host Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz tonight
Beidh Tráth na gCeist ar siúl anocht, Déardaoin, Márta 12 ó 8 – 9:30 againn ag Arena 7. Ba dheis iontach é seo do d’fhoireann oibre teacht amach le chéile agus giota craic agus comhluadar a bheith acu, giota Gaeilge a labhairt agus seans acu duaiseanna deasa a bhaint. Líonra Leitir Ceanainn will be having […]
Revealed: Donegal HSE data breaches in 2025
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PATIENT notes were misfiled twice in a third party file in the maternity department of Letterkenny University Hospital. The incidents were two of 33 data breaches recorded by the HSE in Donegal in 2025. The Information was released to the Donegal News under the Freedom of Information Act. Advertisement Of the data breaches, ten related to LUH, while 12 […]
MET Éireann issues snow and ice warning for Donegal
A status yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for Donegal. The warning issued by MET Éireann comes into effect from 9pm tonight until 9am tomorrow, Friday, morning. The forecaster has warned that showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible, mainly on high ground. This could lead to […]
In pictures: Come from Away delights at An Grianán
THERE’S been a wonderful reaction among audiences attending the first few performances of the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ which has been brought to the stage in An Grianán Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society. And perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that the production has gone down a treat. After all, there is plenty of […]
Calls for Irish language support ahead of social housing rollout
CATHAOIRLEACH of Coiste na Gaeilge, Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, has raised concerns over the lack of support available to potential occupants of new social housing developments, with up to 85 per cent required to speak Irish proficiently. This condition is part of the County’s Development Plan, which imposes a language requirement on any […]
Man became abusive to Letterkenny University Hospital staff following treatment
A MAN became abusive to staff at Letterkenny University Hospital following treatment. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court this week how gardaí were called to Letterkenny University Hospital on March 2 of this year after receiving a report of a man causing a disturbance. Mohammed Moushraqui, (30), 4 Fairleigh House, High Road, Letterkenny, was was drunk […]