By Paddy Walsh RESIDENTS of one of Letterkenny’s most iconic areas have called for recognition and support in their efforts to preserve and protect it. Once known as Major’s Lane, but for close to two centuries marching to the name of the much better known Rosemount, the area is steeped in history and has continued […]
Japanese calligrapher in Letterkenny gives Irish names a new life
by Evelyn Cullen SINCE becoming an Irish citizen on Valentine’s Day this year, an occasion reported by this paper, Kazuko Uchida from Yokohama in Japan, has wasted no time in weaving her native culture into Irish life in the most unique way. Kazuko, who has lived in Letterkenny for the past seven years, recently launched her new […]
Parenting column: Potty training season is here…
It’s potty training season! These days, Letterkenny Babies Facebook page receives frequent messages from parents asking for tips and advice about how best to potty train their tot. It might be prompted by the milder weather, as kids tend to run around stripped to the bare minimum during potty training or it might be that […]
Letterkenny mourns the passing of Michael Cullen
TRIBUTES have been paid to well-known Letterkenny man Michael Cullen following his sad passing yesterday. Mr Cullen, of 23 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. He spent the last seven months of his life in the excellent care of all the staff at St Eunan’s Nursing Home. Advertisement Mr Cullen’s remains […]
Metal bars cut at Letterkenny substation
A NUMBER of metal bars of the exterior fence of an ESB substation were cut in an incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the incident at the ESB substation at Lurgybrack, which occurred sometime between Monday, July 28 at 3.30pm and 4.15pm the following day. A number of metal bars of the […]
Highly skilled headstone engraver Johnny McCormack is retiring
By Brian McDaid I can hear the tap-tap-tapping before I can see him as I climb the old broken steps. I follow the sound to the highest point in the graveyard. There are a few lawn mowers working away in one of the newer sections of Conwal Graveyard. Advertisement I’m meeting up with Johnny McCormack […]
Caravan stolen in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of a caravan in Letterkenny at the weekend. The Bailey Pegasus GT65 caravan was stolen from the area of Tullygay, between midnight on Friday, July 25 and 8.30am on Monday, July 28. The caravan is white in colour and a 2014 model. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who may […]
Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water supply to customers in Letterkenny
Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to homes and businesses in Letterkenny and surrounding areas following a mechanical issue at Letterkenny Water Treatment Plant overnight. The incident occurred following a power outage at the plant and as a result water production has been impacted. Customers in Kilmacrennan, Termon, Glenswilly, Letterkenny town and surrounding areas […]
Woman remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following collision
A WOMAN aged in her 60s remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Friday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 (Letterkenny to Ballybofey road) in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5.05pm. The driver of one of the vehicles, a […]
Woman being treated for life-threatening injuries following Letterkenny collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-car road traffic collision that occurred on the N13 Letterkenny to Ballybofey road in the townland of Listillion, at approximately 5:05pm today, Friday, July 25. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman aged in her 60s, is being treated for life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital. […]