Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn is to discuss the new school project in St Eunan’s College with the Minister for Education and Youth in the Dáil tonight. The all-boys post-primary school was granted planning permission in 2022 for a new €30 million two-storey extension, but progress has been slow. It is one of the Topical Issues selected by the […]
Justice minister hears of need for second superintendent in Letterkenny
THE need for an additional superintendent in Letterkenny and greater garda visibility were on the agenda when the justice minister met with the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD met with members of LCSP during his recent visit to Donegal on Friday, December 5. During the […]
Best wishes to Collette as she finishes up in the Sandw
Collette Shiels and her daughter Aoife pictured in Lifford on Saturday where they watched Gaeil Fhánada defeat Bundoran to win the Donegal U21 D Championship title. Collette finishes up at the Sandwich Company in Letterkenny today after 18 years and many will remember her working in Bakersville on the Church Lane before that. Always a […]
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]
Disqualified Letterkenny driver arrested after fleeing collision while heavily intoxicated
A DISQUALIFIED motorist who fled the scene of a collision in Letterkenny has been arrested after gardaí found they were nine times over the legal alcohol limit. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit apprehended the driver last night after they left the scene of a collision involving another vehicle. A garda spokesperson said: “The […]
Letterkenny Pantomime Society releases festive Christmas single
THE Letterkenny Pantomime Society has officially launched their much-anticipated Christmas single. Written by Bri Carr and produced by Tommy at Full Tilt, the track features a lively collaboration of children from throughout Donegal, including Lurgybrack National School, alongside cast and crew members from Letterkenny Pantomime Society and local celebrities from Arranmore to Oakfield Park, Highland […]
Letterkenny Educate Together launch Winter Draw with visit from special guests
LETTERKENNY Educate Together had an exciting start to the day yesterday as the school hosted a lively sports assembly with some very special guests. Pupils were thrilled to welcome special guest Gavin McAteer, who recently represented Ireland at the Under-17 World Cup in Doha. Having followed his impressive journey throughout the tournament, the children were […]
A night of glamour and joy at the 2025 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball
THE 2025 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball was another unforgettable success, filled with fun, glamour, craic, and deep respect for everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer. The committee were overwhelmed by the generosity, warmth, and community spirit that filled the Silver Tassie Hotel last night. Now in its 16th year, the event […]
Letterkenny’s James Maguire finishes 460km race for Men’s Mental Health
LETTERKENNY man James Maguire, who sustained brain trauma six years ago, has completed a 460km race as part of a six-man team to highlight men’s mental health. James, who is the son of Kenny and Kate Maguire from Illistrin, achieved the extraordinary endurance feat after completing The Speed Project: CHX → MARS in August 2024. […]
Letterkenny professor leading breakthroughs in neurotechnology
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A LETTERKENNY man who once sat in classrooms at Errigal College is now at the forefront of neurotechnology research and credits the north west for providing the foundation that shaped his career. Professor Damien Coyle from Correnagh, Letterkenny is now a Professor of Neurotechnology at the University of Bath and director of the Bath Institute for […]