THE availability of student accommodation in the Letterkenny area for September has been described as “desperate” by the President of the Students’ Union at Atlantic Technology University (ATU) Edward Grant. “This time last year, even with 331 rentals, we struggled to get enough accommodation,” Mr Grant said. “This year we have 123, a reduction of […]
Letterkenny Babies’ celebrates eighth birthday
WHEN Louise Flanagan set up ‘Letterkenny Babies’ on Facebook to keep in touch with new mums she met after the birth of her first child, little could she have predicted its runaway success, and that she would meet two best friends. From an initial handful of ‘likes’, the voluntary page celebrated its eighth birthday this […]
Man hospitalised after overnight collision
A man is being treated in Letterkenny University Hospital following a road traffic collision that occurred last night at Cashelshanagan, Ramelton. The collision occurred between a car and a motorcyclist on the R245 between Letterkenny and Ramelton. The motorcyclist was injured and transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital where he is being treated. Advertisement There were […]
HSE confirm bomb threat a hoax at Scally Place
The HSE have just confirmed that a suspected bomb threat at Scally Place, Letterkenny this afternoon was a hoax. The building was evacuated as a precaution earlier this afternoon and Gardai led out the operation. Speaking to the Donegal News, a Spokesperson for the HSE said they would like to thank the Gardai for their prompt […]
Letterkenny band land spot on Scandinavian metal tour
A LETTERKENNY Viking metal band are in Valhalla after landing a spot on a major tour of Scandinavia. Ren Marabou and the Berserkers will support metal legends Vadar during their ‘Final Declaration’ tour in Denmark, Sweden and Norway in September. The band is made up of singer Ren Marabou (39), drummer Terrence McCann (53) and […]
Details of Market Square redevelopment published
Plans to transform Letterkenny’s Market Square into a European-style plaza have taken a significant step forward with the publication of a detailed design. From today (Thursday) the public will be able to have its say on the redevelopment proposals which will see many of the square’s existing features either relocated or removed altogether. It is […]
Funding crisis hits choir ‘for all ages’
The award-winning choir was set up to promote friendships between younger and older generations.
300 new jobs for Letterkenny
THREE hundred new jobs have been announced for Letterkenny. The jobs will be created over the next five years by FinTrU, a technologically-enabled Regulatory Solutions company, following its announcement of an establishment of a European Delivery Centre in Letterkenny. FinTrU was set up in 2013 and is headquartered in Belfast. Advertisement It designs technology-enabled solutions […]
Body found in search for missing Letterkenny man
Gardai have stood down the search for missing Letterkenny man, Anthony Boyle, after the recovery of a body. Mr Boyle, aged 79, was reported missing on Tuesday, sparking a major search across Letterkenny. Gardai confirmed Mr Boyle’s body had been recovered this afternoon.
Gardaí search for missing man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 79-year-old Anthony (Tony) Boyle who went missing from his home in Killylastin, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. It is understood Anthony left his home at approximately 9.30am on Tuesday, July 12. Anthony is described as being 6 foot tall with a slim build. Advertisement He is […]