By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a Castlefinn man who is awaiting a heart transplant in America. Kieron McGee moved to America over 20 ago. Advertisement Through his self-determination, hard work and perseverance, he has built his own successful business and is a loving and devoted father to his son Cody. However, […]
Letterkenny book club keeps ‘súil’ on local writers
by Evelyn Cullen LETTERKENNY’S Irish language book club ‘Club Leabhar an Iarthuaiscirt’ is currently reading ‘Súile Éisc agus scéaltaí eile’, a book of short stories in Irish written by Michelle Nic Pháidín. Ms Nic Pháidín, who grew up in Gaoth Dobhair is a well-known former journalist with the Donegal Democrat and has previously published a […]
Guesthouse plans for Letterkenny refused by council
by Louise Doyle GUESTHOUSE plans for Letterkenny have been refused by Donegal County Council on the grounds that it would have an ‘unacceptably detrimental impact’ on the residential area. Applicant MCT Efficient Developments Limited lodged plans for retention permission in May 2023 for renovation works to convert two dwelling houses into one and change its use from […]
Council spends €25,000 on ‘watching brief’
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has spent almost €25,000 on a Dublin-based solicitor who had been keeping a ‘watching brief’ on legal proceedings against a local councillor, we can reveal. Information released to the Donegal News through a request under the Freedom of Information Act shows Donegal County Council has paid €24, 848.50 on attendances […]
Lennon Festival returns next week
The highly anticipated Lennon Festival returns on Thursday, July 4, for its 53rd year bringing with it major events, acts and unbelievable atmosphere.
PARENTING COLUMN: A brush with Scarlet fever
Out of nowhere, the rash got brighter and crept down her arms and across her belly.
Fresh appeal on assault in Donegal earlier this month
Gardaí say the alleged assault took place at approximately 3.30am on Sunday the 2nd of June, at Maginn Avenue in the town.
A Letterkenny bus route is now wheelchair accessible
Expressway Route 64 (Galway-Letterkenny) service has become wheelchair accessible at some major stops along the route, including Letterkenny
Probe following death of man in Donegal garda cell
AN investigation is underway after a man was found dead the cell of a garda station in Donegal
Errigal engagement: Evangeline says YES to Patrick at the summit
LETTERKENNY man Patrick Hegarty has mustered the courage to propose to his girlfriend, Evangeline Vieira-Miller, at the summit of Errigal Mountain, and thankfully she accepted. Patrick, who moved to Australia in 2004 at the age of nine, has been traveling across Europe for the past year with his new Australian fiancée, Evangeline. The pinnacle of […]