By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY’s foodbank has made an urgent appeal for donations amid a 40 per cent rise in contact. The Market Square based community voluntary organisation was set up more than a decade ago in August 2014 to meet the then emerging social needs of families and individuals across Donegal. Advertisement The demand for […]
Mr Freeze ice pops and marshmallows – how to cope with early morning sickness
By Louise Flanagan In the early stages of pregnancy, I recall being a little disappointed that I didn’t feel pregnant. In hindsight, I should have thanked my lucky stars, because the alternative to feeling normal in early pregnancy is feeling awful. Advertisement I did have the occasional bout of nausea and the odd aversion to […]
Jail for Letterkenny man following separate savage attacks
A LETTERKENNY man has been sentenced to over six years imprisonment following savage attacks on two men in the town. Imposing sentences at Letterkenny Circuit Court on Tuesday, Judge John Aylmer described the accused, John McGinley, as a “very dangerous young man”. McGinley, with an address at Glenwood Park, is currently serving a two and […]
‘Plan of action’ call following Bonagee bridge closure
By Chris Ashmore THE closure of a small bridge on a busy back road in Letterkenny following Storm Éowyn has prompted a local councillor to call for “a plan of action”. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan has called on Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council to take “immediate action” on the small bridge at Bonagee behind the Clanree Hotel. […]
Letterkenny’s Platinum Dolls shine in Texas
LETTERKENNY’S young barbershop stars, the Platinum Dolls, have made their mark on the world stage after a stellar performance at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Junior Quartet Contest in San Antonio, Texas last Thursday evening. Representing Ireland with pride, the quartet finished in a remarkable sixth place and earned an ‘Outstanding’ rating, cementing their status […]
Councillor claims road markings around roads of Letterkenny disappearing
Road markings on many roads in Letterkenny have disappeared, a local councillor has claimed. “In the last two years, there have been very few lines put on roads anywhere,” Cllr. Donal Coyle declared at the monthly meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council. He said he was aware of a number of road traffic incidents which […]
Motorists advised of traffic delays this weekend
MOTORISTS are being advised of traffic delays ahead of this weekend’s match in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. The Donegal vs Armagh match takes place on Sunday, February 16. Throw-in is at 3.45pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Traffic delays are to be expected both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as […]
Senior services awareness event in Cara House
A ‘Senior Services Awareness Event’ will take place in Letterkenny on Monday, February 17. The event will be held in Cara House Family Resource Centre from 11am to 1pm. Gardaí from Letterkenny Community Policing Unit will be there to offer information and advice. A garda spokesperson said: “This will be a great opportunity to find […]
Councillor wants speed issues addressed in Letterkenny estates
A COUNCILLOR has told of how residents of Letterkenny housing estates are being plagued by incidents of speeding. Councillor Tómas Seán Devine said Willowbrook and the Elms residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the issue. The 100% Redress councillor will table a motion at the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting tomorrow calling for the installation of […]
‘Moonfest’ gathering to celebrate legacy of Paul Mooney
by Louise Doyle A SPECIAL gathering to celebrate the legacy and music of the late Ramelton musician, Paul Mooney, will take place on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Family, friends and former band mates of the talented musician will gather in The Cottage bar, Letterkenny, on Saturday, February 15, for a night of celebration […]