OUTSTANDING overtime arrears owed to Letterkenny University Hospital staff will be paid out next week, the HSE has said. The response, issued to this newspaper, came following a query we lodged on foot of concerns that some employees had not been paid on time over the Christmas period. In a statement to the Donegal News, a HSE […]
‘He left for work like every other day but he never came home’
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A DONEGAL TD has paid tribute to his father who was killed 40 years ago in a tunnel explosion in Glasgow, honouring him for instilling in him a strong work ethic and shaping who he has become. 100% Redress TD Charles Ward this week marked the milestone anniversary of his father Charlie’s passing on January […]
Decision due tomorrow on proposed housing development
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A DECISION is expected tomorrow on whether a proposed housing development in Letterkenny, which has drawn objections from residents, will be given the green light. Applicant Letterkenny Rosemount Homes Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council on November 6, 2025. Planning permission is being sought for a period of ten years for the development, consisting […]
Donegal mourns ‘Mr Ardara’
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DONEGAL is in mourning as the county prepares to say farewell to one of its most loved residents, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill (66), affectionately known as ‘Mr Ardara’, who was a much loved father of two and popular publican, was murdered in the early hours of Monday morning, devastating his family, friends and the wider communities. […]
Feature Flashback: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny
The Donegal News looks back at our most popular feature stories of 2025. THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this first-hand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen […]
Major Glencar housing development given green light
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A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny – the largest in the town for many years – has been given the green light, despite numerous objections from residents. The large scale residential development consists of 260 residential units, comprising 100 dwellings and 160 apartments at Glencar Irish and Glencar Scotch. The plans, lodged by PJ McDermott in […]
Golf club ‘blindsided’ by AIB loan sale
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LETTERKENNY Golf Club has moved to allay concerns to its members after it emerged AIB is to sell on the club’s loan in a matter of months. The Committee of Management and members have been left ‘blindsided’ by the move, which was revealed just days ago at the club’s annual general meeting. The AGM on December 16 heard of […]
Falcarragh woman (86) had cardiac event before collision
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AN elderly Falcarragh woman suffered a cardiac episode before crashing into a wall on her way home from meeting a friend, an inquest into her death heard. Keyna Barrett (86) late of Moyra Glebe, Falcarragh, Donegal and formerly of Salthill, Galway died following a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ballina on the N56 on April 23, […]
Man who died scuba diving suffered heart attack, inquest hears
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A FATHER-of-three who died while scuba diving off the coast of Donegal suffered a heart attack, an inquest into his death has found. Patrick Doran, of Finisklin, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, was one of more than 100 divers taking part in a planned two-day event organised by the Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club in June last […]
Letterkenny Credit Union issues over €21m in loans in 2025
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OVER €21 million was issued in loans by Letterkenny Credit Union in 2025 to its members, while a total gross loan portfolio stands at €47.5m. The current financial year saw total assets valued at €125.15m, up from €120.24m in 2024. Surplus for the year stands at €1,672, 420, an increase from €1,179, 446 last year. Home improvements, car loans, […]