by Louise Doyle A MOTHER has urged parents and guardians to be vigilant after her daughter and friend experienced a frightening incident in Letterkenny. The woman was speaking out after an upsetting experience in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday afternoon last, involving her 17-year-old daughter and her friend. Advertisement Taking to popular social media page, ‘Letterkenny […]
Letterkenny woman tells of her fear as her rapist is due for early release from prison
by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has told of her turmoil and fear after learning the man jailed for raping her is to be released from prison in April of next year – three years early. Dominique Meehan was brutally attacked by Keith Hearne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on July 4, 2015. Advertisement Ms Meehan had […]
Consistency is important when navigating back to school blues for little learners
We are flying through the academic year and, for some little learners, it’s all getting a bit tedious! The reality of going to school day in, day out is wearing thin for some, and it can be a real struggle for parents to deal with. One such parent recently messaged Letterkenny Babies Facebook page: “My […]
The Apprentice journey starts for local businesswoman
Aoibheann Walsh, the owner of G&G Hair and Beauty Salon in Letterkenny, will hit our screens this evening on BBC1 The Apprentice, when she takes on the challenge to become Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner. The Kerrykeel woman previously described the news that she was to feature on the major programme as the “hardest […]
Suspected drugs worth €4,000 seized in Letterkenny
A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, have been arrested.
Letterkenny house sealed off during gardai operation
Gardai have sealed off a house in Letterkenny after reports of human remains being found. Officers arrived at the site at Leck Cottages this morning and have begun clearing the area. It’s understood the homeowner was given prior notice of the dig. Advertisement The remains are understood to be pre-2000. A garda spokesperson said: “An […]
Glencar Road to close tomorrow for tree removal
Glencar Road will be blocked tomorrow (Wednesday, January 29) from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Donegal County Council are closing the road to remove a tree damaged during Storm Éowyn. Diversions will be in place via Ard O’Donnell Road and Circular Road.
Doors smashed during attack at Letterkenny housing site
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a burglary at a building site in the Killylastin area of Letterkenny. The burglary occurred between 5pm on Friday, January 24 and 8am on Monday, January 27. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry to the site was gained after a lock was broken and a number of new builds were […]
Donegal is ‘again being left behind’, says chamber boss
Letterkenny Chamber says it is ‘extremely dismayed’ by the lack of a minister from Donegal in the new government. Charlie McConalogue lost his seat at the cabinet as the new coalition government was unveiled last week. Claire McDonough, President of Letterkenny Chamber, said the ‘glaring omission underscores the persistent neglect of this county by successive […]
Storm Éowyn fells iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree at Saint Eunan’s College
By Dionne Meehan SAINT Eunan’s College in Letterkenny had to say a heartfelt farewell to their iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree after it was claimed by Storm Éowyn on Friday evening. The beloved tree stood for over 100 years, watching over the Letterkenny school and the generations of students who walked through their doors. Taking to […]