GARDAÍ investigating the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough have submitted a supplementary file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The supplementary file is in addition to the primary file submitted to the Office of the DPP in September 2025. The supplementary file includes formal recommendations from An Garda Síochána. […]
McGinley Coach Travel doubles daily Donegal-Dublin frequency
MCGINLEY Coach Travel Company announces a major expansion of its popular routes to Dublin. Donegal travellers are set for more choice and flexibility as over 40 extra departures per week to the existing timetable will boost the local economy. From Tuesday, April 7, the Gortahork based company will introduce four new daily departures on its […]
Strengthened by her devotion – funeral takes place of Josephine Crossan
THE funeral took place on Tuesday of Josephine Crossan, Woodland, Letterkenny, and formerly Mountcharles and Surrey. Tuesday’s funeral Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs was celebrated by Fr Ciaran Harkin. Josephine’s niece Ursula gave a fitting tribute to her aunt’s life and times. Advertisement A native of Woodland, Letterkenny, Josephine spent her early […]
Almost 150 farm inspections carried out last year
by Chris Ashmore Donegal County Council completed 146 farm inspections in 2025 under the Good Agricultural Practice Regulations, it was revealed this week. The inspections concentrated on areas of the county where agriculture has been linked to poor water quality. Advertisement These inspections focused on farmyards, slurry and soiled water storage capacity, fertiliser use and […]
Deaths in Donegal, this evening, Thursday, April 2
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Marian Celine McMonagle, Letterkenny Mary Doherty, Carnagore, Glen, Carrigart, Letterkenny Advertisement Rory McCann, Drumcondra, Dublin and College Farm Road, Letterkenny Marian Celine McMonagle, St Eunan’s Terrace, Letterkenny The death has occurred of Marian Celine McMonagle, number 2, St Eunan’s Terrace, Letterkenny. Predeceased by her parents, Francie and Annie, brothers John, James and Barney, sisters Mary, […]
Letter to the Editor: Time to speak up for Letterkenny
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I’m just writing this letter in the hope that it may persuade some of our elected representatives in Donegal to start speaking up on behalf of Letterkenny. Letterkenny now has a population fast approaching 25,000, which makes it by far the largest town in the county, yet it doesn’t have a local TD and it’s […]
LUH management respond to ‘disruption’ claim
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MANAGEMENT at Letterkenny University Hospital have said they are in “regular engagement” with staff, following emerging concerns that significant disruption is being experienced within the hospital’s supervisory structure. This comes after correspondence was received by this newspaper last week, claiming issues span several sub-departments within the Facilities Directorate, “resulting in major operational repercussions”. “This has caused major delays […]
Social prescribing builds community connections in Letterkenny and Gaoth Dobhair
A WELL-established community service in Letterkenny is continuing to make a difference to people’s lives through social prescribing initiatives. Local Youth and Family Services (LYFS), which has been based in the town for more than 20 years, recently marked ‘Social Prescribing Day’ with a coffee morning and chair yoga session, showcasing their services locally. The […]
Plans for new school building in doubt
PLANS for the development of a brand new €15m school campus for Errigal College in Letterkenny have been thrown into doubt with news that the Department of Education is considering a new proposal which would involve extending the current school building. It had been hoped that the new school building would address a growing demand […]
Uisce Éireann working to restore supply to customers in Letterkenny
Uisce Éireann crews are working to return water supply to customers in Letterkenny and surrounding areas this morning. Due to operational issues encountered at Goldrum Water Treatment Plant last night, reservoir levels have fallen. This is impacting supply to some homes and businesses in Currghleas, Ballaghaderg, Illistrain, Letterkenny, and surrounding areas today. Damien O’Sullivan of […]