The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle The death has occurred of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan East, Greencastle. Advertisement Ms Hannon passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, December 13. Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus, devoted Granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and […]
Creating happy memories at Christmas time is more important than any gift
By Louise Flanagan Every so often, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives a message that resonates with hundreds of readers. Recently, one such message came in: “I hope this doesn’t come across as preachy, but as an older page member, I wanted to reassure younger parents who might be feeling under pressure this Christmas. Advertisement “My […]
Letterkenny prepares to host another Christmas Carol Trail
THE heart of Letterkenny will embrace the festive spirit as it hosts its annual Christmas Carol Trail on Friday, December 20. This cherished event, now in its 11th year, is organised collaboratively by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter, and Letterkenny Community Development Project along with the respective churches. It brings together the […]
National Inpatient Experience at LUH draws mixed findings
by Louise Doyle SEVENTY-nine per cent of people admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital said they had a ‘good’ to a ‘very good’ experience, but waiting times for admission needed improvement. That’s according to the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024, published this week by Saolta. Advertisement Fifty-two questions, covering experiences from admission through to discharge, to […]
The life of a Portnoo stills photographer
It’s early December and Mark is currently working as a stills photographer on Obituary, which is being filmed in Ballyshannon.
‘Paul was our pride and joy’
Family of much-loved Ramelton musician Paul Mooney who lost his life in a collision last Christmas prepare for his first anniversary
Weather: Bright spells with patchy clouds
This morning will have bright spells albeit northern areas will see patchy cloud and the odd shower. Turning overcast in the afternoon, with outbreaks of rain pushing in from the west.
Married Ukrainian couple plead guilty to two separate thefts
A MARRIED Ukrainian couple pleaded guilty to the theft of goods totalling more than €850 in two separate incidents in Letterkenny. Vira Butenko (29), Down Yonder, Rosses Point, Sligo, and Dmytro Limanskyi (34), Harris Guest House, Trimragh, both pleaded guilty to the theft of groceries totalling €605.17 from Dunnes Stores, Oldtown, Letterkenny on November 15. […]
Chamber shares concerns over Minister for Infrastructure proposals
By Róise Collins AS government formation talks officially commence, Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has shared growing concerns regarding a proposal to introduce a special department and minister for infrastructure. Lead negotiators from both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael met on Tuesday evening to discuss policy and the divvying up of ministerial portfolios. Advertisement In the run […]
Bishop leads the tributes as Veritas store closes in Letterkenny
By Paddy Walsh AS the Veritas store on Letterkenny’s Main Street prepares to close its doors permanently today, the retired Catholic Bishop of the Diocese, Philip Boyce has maintained that it was one of the company’s shops throughout the country that wasn’t running at a loss. He was speaking at a special Mass last Saturday […]