AN Aer Lingus official who flew to Gander in Newfoundland in 2001 to help co-ordinate the return of stranded passengers and a stricken Aer Lingus plane, says he cannot wait to come to An Grianán Theatre this week to see Letterkenny Musical Society’s production of ‘Come from Away’. Speaking this week, Dermot McShane, explained how in […]
New Infant Feeding room opens at St Conal’s Hospital
A new dedicated Infant Feeding room has officially opened at St Conal’s Hospital Campus in Letterkenny on Friday, providing a comfortable, private and welcoming space for mothers and carers who wish to feed infants or express milk while attending the campus. The opening coincided with International Women’s Day on Sunday, recognising the importance of supporting […]
New figures show almost 400 new social homes built in Donegal since 2022
CONSTRUCTION numbers in the latest government data show a 67% increase in the delivery of new-built social homes in Donegal. On Thursday, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD published the latest new-build social housing delivery statistics, which reveals 2025 was a record year nationally for social housing construction. According to […]
Letterkeny show set to celebrate female trailblazer
AS International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world this weekend, Letterkenny Musical Society is preparing for a week-long celebration to champion strong women, when they perform the phenomenal global hit Come from Away in An Grianán Theatre from March 10-14. From the fact that the show was Co-written by Irene Sankoff to the amazing […]
President Catherine Connolly to visit Donegal next week
DONEGAL will host the first visit of new President, Catherine Connolly, next week. President Connolly will spend two days in the county, visiting Killybegs, Lifford, Ardara and Letterkenny with events taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Donegal County Council will welcome the President to the council chambers in Lifford on Tuesday morning with an event […]
In pictures: Cór Ailigh, Letterkenny celebrated at Mayor’s reception
THE council chamber in Letterkenny was blessed with the beautiful singing of Cór Ailigh at a special Mayor’s reception on Thursday evening. The members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District were delighted to confer a Mayor’s Reception in honour of Cór Ailigh held at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny last evening. The award is […]
EuroGiant is ‘no longer trading’ in Courtyard Shopping Centre
EUROGIANT in Letterkenny has closed its doors at the Courtyard Shopping Centre. The popular store had been trading for more than 20 years. Shoppers to the Courtyard in recent days will have noticed the doors of the store closed, with staff inside taking stock off shelves and packing things away. A notice on the door states: ‘No longer […]
Fuel Allowance extended to Working Family Payment recipients in Donegal
MORE people in Donegal will be eligible for the Fuel Allowance from next week, according to Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. The Fuel Allowance is a weekly payment of €38 to help households with heating costs between September and April each year. From next Thursday, the payment will be extended to those in receipt of Working Family […]
Spectacular production of Come from Away set to land in Letterkenny
AUDIENCES in Donegal are set for a treat next week when the Tony winning musical ‘Come from Away’ is brought to life in An Grianan Theatre by Letterkenny Musical Society – and there is plenty of outstanding talent on stage for a spectacular show that is smarter, funnier and far more moving than audiences ever […]
Letterkenny and District Pipe Band perform at Peace Proms in SSE Arena
MEMBERS of the Letterkenny and District Pipe Band proudly performed at this year’s Peace Proms concert at the SSE Arena Belfast on Sunday. The Peace Proms Concert, organised by Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland, is more than just a performance, it’s a movement that promotes peace, unity and friendship through music. Established as a cross-community initiative, […]