A LARGE crowd gathered at Cathedral Square in Letterkenny on Saturday for the unveiling of a commemorative bench honouring local teacher, author and historian Niall McGinley. The bench, commissioned by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group and crafted by Tony McCaul of Pearse Road, was unveiled by Don Stevenson on behalf of his friend and colleague, Niall. […]
Tributes paid to former Donegal Addiction Services Manager Moira Mills
LETTERKENNY woman Moira Mills has been remembered for the significant impact she had on many lives, after her sad passing earlier this week. Ms Mills (née Foley), of Heather View, Calhame passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, January 19. Best known for serving as manager of the HSE West Addiction Services in […]
HSE welcomes progress on new 110 bed Letterkenny healthcare facility
THE new 110 bed Letterkenny Community Healthcare Facility, currently under construction on Kilmacrennan Road, is on track for completion in 2026. The new facility will provide a significant boost in capacity for the care of older people across Letterkenny and the wider county of Donegal. The new 110 bed unit is a major enhancement of […]
Gardaí seek witnesses after elderly man knocked down in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are continuing to appeal for witnesses after an elderly man was knocked down at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny last week. Gardaí and emergency services attended the collision at approximately 1pm last Thursday, January 15. A garda spokesperson said: “A pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for medical treatment. Advertisement […]
Reunion class make presentation to St Eunan’s College
FOR the class of 1990 at St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny, their school reunion last September brought back some special memories. The event, organised by the students themselves, saw many of them meeting up for the first time in some 35 years. They were given a special tour of the college where they found themselves […]
€6.5million PEACE-Air project launched in Donegal
THE PEACE-Air project has been launched at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, marking the beginning of a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The event brought together partners, policymakers, and community representatives from across the island to initiate an ambitious programme aimed at improving air […]
Revealed: Courts Service spend on interpreters in Letterkenny
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THE Courts Service spent €110,000 on interpreters in Letterkenny in 2025, we can reveal. Figures provided to the Donegal News from the Courts Service through a request under Freedom of Information (FOI) law shows €110,000 was spent on interpreters in the Letterkenny Combined Court Office. Advertisement The FOI states that €43,000 of the expenditure […]
‘Shame on you’- Letterkenny councillor’s disgust after illegal dumping in beauty spot
A Letterkenny councillor has hit out at those responsible for illegally dumping at a local beauty spot. Councillor Gerry McMonagle said his usual walk through Kirkstown Forest was “blighted” when he discovered bags of rubblish dumped illegally this morning. “Our walk up through Kirkstown forest this morning was blighted by the inconsiderate people who dump […]
Regional Cultural Centre pays tribute to Letterkenny ‘Stranger Things’ star
THE Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny has paid tribute to local ‘Stranger Things’ star following her appearance on Friday night’s The Late Late Show. Amybeth McNulty reflected on her role in the final series of Netflix’s hugely successful supernatural series Stranger Things, and growing up in Donegal. In a very moving interview, the down to earth Letterkenny native paid tribute […]
Anger after numerous dog waste bags left on top of bin at Glencar Park
Numerous bags of dog waste have been left on top of a bin this afternoon in a Letterkenny park. The image, shared to us by a reader, shows the bags on top of the bin in Glencar Park, indicating that the bin is full. However, over the last number of years Donegal County Council has distributed […]