I write to you as a proud citizen of Letterkenny who looks at the current state of the town’s Market Square and surrounding buildings with a sense of dismay. As someone who grew up on the Main Street in the ‘70s and ‘80s, I believe the town and the Square were better serviced then when […]
Remembering the star that was Bridie Gallagher – born 100 years ago today
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CREESLOUGH native and international singing star Bride Gallagher was born 100 years ago today. As this milestone date approaches, her achievements and acclaim was documented by Brian Maye in this week’s An Irishman’s Diary. It may come as a surprise to many, particularly those of a younger generation, that the woman from Creeslough with the […]
PARENTING COLUMN: There are more options out there for the child who doesn’t want to play GAA
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The new school year brings with it the enrolment of children in many after school activities. It can be yet another source of parental guilt, wondering if you’re doing right by dragging them along to activities they’re not dying about, and equally not facilitating them to go to every activity under the sun. As a […]
Green light for 42-acre Letterkenny sports hub
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By Tara McCormack ATU has successfully obtained planning permission for the development of the Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub at ATU Donegal. This expansive 42-acre facility will be located in Knocknamona, just 1.8 kilometers from the Port Road campus, strategically positioned near the IDA business park with easy access from the N56. Advertisement The […]
Honouring Red Hugh in Spain
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PEOPLE from Donegal and across the globe will converge on Valladolid in Spain next week to mark the death and funeral of Irish Chieftain and hero Red Hugh O’Donnell. A re-enactment of the state funeral he was given back in 1602 will take place in the city that was once the centre of power in […]
Woman (30s) dies following two car collision at Quigley’s Point
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By Dionne Meehan A WOMAN (30s) has died following a two vehicle collision at Quigley’s Point late last night. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Carrowkeel at approximately 11.15pm last night, Friday, September 6. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “A female back seat passenger, aged in her 30s was fatally injured as a […]
Traffic lights on Polestar Roundabout will not be operational until tomorrow
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By Dionne Meehan TRAFFIC lights at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny are currently out of order. Motorists have been urged by gardaí to drive with care. Advertisement The traffic lights will not be operational until tomorrow. A spokesperson from Donegal County Council said: “Traffic Signals at Polestar Roundabout will not be operating until tomorrow. “Traffic […]
Siblings graduate two days apart
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A BROTHER and sister from Annagry recently graduated just two days apart! Shaun Harley graduated from the University of Sterling with a BsC (Hons.) degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Shaun is a son of Marie and Shaun Harley, and a grandson of Francie and Breid Duffy, Annagry. Advertisement Emily Harley who graduated from the […]
Paralympics: Team Ireland scoop silver in the women’s B road race after an incredible battle with Team GB
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Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot Linda Kelly have this afternoon scooped silver for Team Ireland in the women’s B road race at Clichy-sous-Bois in Paris. It was a trojan effort and is an outstanding achievement for the Irish team who led almost all the way in the 99.4km race but were heartbreakingly overtaken by Team […]
School traffic chaos in Letterkenny could continue until the end of the year
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By Kate Heaney THE return to schools in Letterkenny this week, particularly around the Convent Road area, saw massive traffic issues at drop-off and collection times. Between the four nearby schools there are well in excess of 3,000 pupils, teachers and assistants entering and exiting the area during a narrow time window each weekday. Advertisement […]