B&Q Ireland is to open in Letterkenny after announcing that it has reached agreements to acquire three leasehold stores, currently trading as Homebase. The three stores in Letterkenny, Navan, Co. Meath and Waterford will complement B&Q’s existing network of eight stores in the Republic of Ireland, and the company say the purchase will represent strategic […]
Islamic Cultural Centre plans for Letterkenny appealed
by Louise Doyle PLANS for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre give the green light by the council last month have been appealed by local residents on the grounds of a traffic hazard and disturbance to the area. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission […]
Sadness at passing of Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny
News of the passing of Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny, has been met with much sadness in the town. Ms Kelly (née Gallagher), died peacefully at her home today, surrounded by her loving family. A very well known lady and much loved neighbour and friend, Ms Kelly will be remembered for her warmth and kindness. Advertisement […]
Calls to add additional lane at Mountain Top
By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to introduce an additional lane at the Mountain Top to ease traffic congestion coming into Letterkenny. Queues of traffic climbing the road toward the George Boal Roundabout from Illistrin has become a familiar sight for commuters travelling from west Donegal toward Letterkenny. Advertisement Independent councillor Micheál Choilm Mac […]
Public urged to be extra vigilant of smishing fraud
GARDAÍ have urged the public to be extra vigilant of smishing (text message) fraud this festive season. This comes after numerous banks and financial institutions have reported that they are experiencing very high levels of smishing. Rather than placing links within the fraudulent text, fraudsters are issuing phone numbers for customers to ring in order […]
Aonair to perform debut show in Letterkenny tomorrow night
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man Brendan McGlynn, aka Aonair, is bringing his dynamic live show to the Regional Cultural Centre for the first time tomorrow night. Since its creation over two years ago, Aonair is one of Ireland’s most exciting and promising acts. Advertisement Brendan’s sound combines lush 80s inspired electronic production with rich reverbs, […]
Capacity concerns emerge for Little Angels School
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that the new state-of-the-art Little Angels School in Letterkenny will not have enough classrooms to meet demand when it opens within weeks. Works on the school are due to be completed at the end of this month by Boyle Construction, ahead of an expected move in date of early February. Full story […]
Letterkenny is the largest town in State wthout rail
Letterkenny is the largest town in the State without a plan for rail – and within a decade it will have become the largest Irish town without any rail services, campaigners have warned. The 2022 census identified Letterkenny as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, with a population of just over 22,500 people, making it the […]
Children’s Flu Vaccination clinics to be held in Donegal
A CHILDREN’S flu vaccination clinic will be held at The Vestry in Letterkenny between 11am and 1pm on Saturday, December 28. Flu is a severe infection caused by a virus. The flu virus infects your lungs and upper airways. Advertisement Flu affects people of all ages. In some people flu can cause serious complications such […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny man
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 25-year-old Daithí Harvey who is reported missing from Letterkenny. Mr Harvey is missing since Saturday, December 14. A garda spokesperson said: “Daithí is described as being 6 foot 1 inch in height with a medium build. He has short, blonde hair and blue eyes. […]