Inishowen native Kevin Sexton has been appointed as Head of Innovation for the new Alpha Innovation Centre in Letterkenny. This new Innovation Centre will see the development of a seven-storey purpose built, high tech workspace facility in the town centre capable of hosting 200 people and with pre-accelerator programmes for early idea owners and start […]
Fifty new software jobs to be created in Letterkenny
FIFTY new software jobs will be created in Letterkenny over the next 18 months. Zinkworks, a Telecoms & Financial Services Research & Development company have announced the establishment of a software engineering hub in the CoLab facility on the Letterkenny I.T. Campus. Zinkworks was founded in 2018 and currently employs 180 people at its head […]
Major landmark town centre site comes on market
The eight-acre site which adjoins High Road and De Valera Road comes to market with a €4 million guide price.
Man arrested after Letterkenny assault
A MAN was arrested yesterday after a paramedic was assaulted in Letterkenny. Gardaí attended the scene on Kinnear Lane at approximately 9am. A Garda spokesperson said: “One man was conveyed to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained during this incident. “A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in relation to […]
Letterkenny bus provider fearing closure
THE soaring price of fuel is having a massive impact on school bus providers with one Letterkenny company fearing it may have to close if the government does not provide support for the sector. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Cathal McGettigan of McGettigan Travel said their bills have risen by 36 per cent […]
New social housing development on the way for Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council has been granted approval for a social housing development in Letterkenny. Thirty four homes are to be built at Oran Hill between the Mountain Top and Letterkenny University Hospital. The proposed project will consist of 22 two-bedroom houses, eight one-bedroom apartments and four three-bedroom properties. The Department of Housing has given the […]
Thousands expected in Letterkenny for St Patrick’s Day
THOUSANDS of people are expected to turn out to the St Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny today following two years of Covid-19 disruption. Footfall to the local economy is anticipated to be significant with strong hotel bookings suggesting many plan to flock to the county to enjoy the double bank holiday weekend. Met Éireann say […]
St Patrick’s Day events around the county
AFTER a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of people across the county will turn out to support their local St Patrick’s Day parade today. Committees, schools, businesses, voluntary and community organisations have been busily organising the festivities over the last few months for what is expected to be a fantastic day and […]
Man injured in attack during car theft
A MAN had to be treated for injuries he sustained after he was attacked by another male who then stole his car. The victim returned to his home in Ard Lonan, Long Lane, Letterkenny, in the early hours of Sunday, March 13 between 4.30am and 4.40am. He was parking his car, an ‘02 LH’ silver […]