THREE people have been taken to hospital following a collision at Newmills. Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of the two-vehicle collision which occurred on the R250 at approximately 9.50am this morning. Two people, a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 60s, were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment […]
Letterkenny’s Eileen Williamson remembered for living an honest, respectful and faithful life
THE funeral took place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs yesterday of Eileen Williamson, 4 Tara Court, Letterkenny. A native of Donegal Town, she passed away on Sunday. Friends and family gathered at yesterday’s Mass to offer a final farewell to a much loved and very popular lady. The Mass was celebrated by Fr […]
Emergency services respond to collision in Newmills
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision at Newmills, Letterkenny. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, there is no further information at this time.”
Motorists warned of traffic tailbacks on dual carriageway
by Louise Doyle MOTORISTS are being urged to leave extra time for their journey if travelling on the inbound lane of the dual carriageway in Letterkenny this evening as maintenance works continue. There were long tailbacks on Tuesday evening and yesterday as Donegal County Council carried out essential maintenance works on the N13 Dual Carriageway between the Dry […]
€8.46m SPEAR Centre launched at ATU Letterkenny
THE new €8.46M SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) was launched yesterday at Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny. Supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, SPEAR will position the North West as a hub for semiconductor and photonics innovation, driving regional economic growth and strengthening cross-border collaboration. The centre is a huge boost for the region […]
Letterkenny to feature in new ITV series
By Aoife Doherty LETTERKENNY is to feature in the second instalment of the popular ITV series ‘Dermot O’Leary’s Taste of Ireland’. The former X Factor host and tv star was spotted filming in Letterkenny this week as part of the show. Advertisement Dermot, who is proud of his Irish roots, took to our screens last […]
ATU welcomes almost 5,000 first-year students at 2025 Induction
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) welcomed almost 5,000 new first-year students across its nine campuses last week at Induction 2025. This represents a 5 per cent increase in student numbers compared to last year, reflecting a growing demand for ATU programmes. ATU now has a total student population of over 30,000 learners, making it one of […]
€7 million allocated to transform the Old Letterkenny Courthouse
DONEGAL County Council has been allocated €7 million to transform the old Letterkenny Courthouse into a multi-functional education, entertainment and culture centre. The allocation is part of a €90 million funding packing announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne under THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. Welcoming the announcement, […]
Tim Hayes to give a talk at Central Library
CENTRAL Library Letterkenny are hosting free talk with former Head of Communication at the European Commission Representation in Ireland, Tim Hayes. The talk, which will cover the challenges of Misinformation and Disinformation within the EU, takes place on Monday, September 22 at 11am. The event will also highlight Sustainable Development Goals Week to promote Sustainable consumption, Nature conservation and […]
Donegal News team pay tribute to retiring Managing Director, Dominic McClements
It was a day of much emotion in the offices of the Donegal News in Letterkenny as staff members, past and present, gathered to say goodbye to the Managing Director of North West News Group, Dominic McClements. A native of Omagh, Dominic retires from the company on Wednesday, 41 years to the date he first […]