Illistrin school gets go ahead for major two-storey extension


A LETTERKENNY national school has been given the green light for a major extension. The Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Fiachra lodged plans with Donegal County Council in October of last year, seeking the demolition/removal of the existing school temporary mobile classrooms for the construction of a two-storey extension at Illistrin National School. According to plans lodged, the two-storey […]


Feena’s foxy idea celebrates first anniversary


A LETTERKENNY school teacher who started a small arts and crafts business while on maternity leave last year has celebrated the first anniversary of her company. The Arty Fox, which is run by Feena McBride, makes seasonal craft boxes for children, entertaining them with something worthwhile rather than a screen! One of her boxes featured […]


Illistrin FC win U16 Champions League


U16 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL ILLISTRIN FC 2 KEADUE ROVERS 2 (AET Illistrin won 4-2 on penalties) Advertisement By Harry Walsh at Finn Park THERE was heartache and ecstasy in equal measure on a dramatic Champions League final night at Finn Park on Tuesday as Seamus Devine’s Illistrin FC team lifted this year’s U16 trophy. Trailing […]


Illistrin U14s on the double


Seamus Devine’s outfit clinched the Letterkenny & District Double when they defeated a young but gallant Bonagee side at a very impressive looking Leckview Park on Tuesday evening.