By Diarmaid Doherty MICKEY Dorrian reckons he’d be quite happy to work on for another few years with Eir. But yesterday he retired after almost 45 years in a job which he says brought him so many happy times. Advertisement “It’s a strange one, because every day has been different,” he said. “And then I […]
Parenting: Pride isn’t something for us to fear
Letterkenny Pride hosted a coffee morning, bake sale and a thrift fundraiser at the weekend. Their aim was to raise money to help them hold the Letterkenny Pride parade at the end of August. A Pride parade celebrates LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusivity, achievement and of course, pride. I saw on Facebook that they had to move […]
Residents’ frustration grows over misnamed Old Glencar Road
By Róise Collins THERE is growing frustration among residents of the Old Glencar Road in Letterkenny which is becoming more frequently known as the Grange Road. The name was coined in error by Google Maps a number of years ago, but much to the annoyance of locals, it has stuck, so much so that Donegal […]
Funeral to take place today of Letterkenny man John Hanlon
THERE was much sadness locally following the sad passing of Letterkenny man John Hanlon earlier this week. Mr Hanlon passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice on Monday, June 30. Requiem Mass will take place today at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Conwal […]
Heartfelt send-off for well-known Letterkenny lady Martina Connors
LETTERKENNY woman Martina Connors was remembered as a woman who brought light to even the darkest of places at her requiem Mass. Ms Connors, of 3 Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, June 26. Huge crowds turned out yesterday for Ms Connors’ requiem Mass which took place […]
Surgical hub location in Sligo will be ‘death knell’ for Donegal patients
by Louise Doyle A DONEGAL deputy has told the Dáil that the longer the uncertainty over the location of the north west surgical hub continues, doubts over just how future-proof services at Letterkenny University Hospital are could deepen. Pearse Doherty TD warned the government that LUH faces the potential of being downgraded from its current Model 3 […]
New ideas discussed for old Letterkenny courthouse
STUDENTS at ATU Letterkenny have come up with ideas for the future of the town’s former courthouse. Donegal County Council welcomed the presentation of a graphic design pilot project by the second-year students from the Design and Creative Media Department at ATU Letterkenny, coordinated by lecturer, Joe Coll. The project explored interpretative themes and styles […]
Major step forward for new €25m library in Letterkenny
THE contract for the commencement of construction of a new library and an IT and education building at ATU’s Letterkenny campus has been signed. The Letterkenny project, which will cost in the region of €25 million, is one five new buildings across multiple campuses which are being delivered by Public Private Partnership (PPP). The construction […]
Doctors renew call for Surgical Hub at LUH amid concerns over politically-motivated decision
LOCAL medical professionals campaigning for a surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital have expressed serious concern following confirmation from Minister Marian Harkin that her lobbying efforts secured the hub for Sligo as part of her support for the current Government. Minister Harkin confirmed on Highland Radio with Greg Hughes that the decision to site the […]
Pride fundraiser relocated following objections
By Róise Collins A DONEGAL County Councillor has underlined the importance of supporting local Pride events after objections forced a last-minute change of venue for a Letterkenny Pride fundraiser scheduled for yesterday afternoon. Cllr Declan Meehan, a long-time supporter of Letterkenny Pride, emphasised the importance of maintaining Pride events in the town. Advertisement “It’s so […]