By Róise Collins SCHOOL secretaries and caretakers will today start their sixth day of indefinite strike action. The strike, led by Fórsa trade union members, demands an end to the exclusion of school secretaries and caretakers from the public service pension scheme and related entitlements. Advertisement On Tuesday, more than 100 union members across the […]
Insufficient data produced for major Letterkenny development – TII
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by Louise Doyle A STATE agency has lodged a submission to a proposed large-scale residential development in Letterkenny, citing insufficient data has been produced to show that it will not have a detrimental impact on the national road network in its vicinity. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has strongly recommended that a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) […]
Business owners call for greater action to tackle drug-related crime
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by Louise Doyle BUSINESS owners in Letterkenny are calling for a greater response in tackling drug-related issues locally. The call comes as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce is to hold a meeting this week with gardaí in the wake of two incidents in the town. Advertisement The daytime episodes were captured on video and shared widely on social media last week. In […]
Proposed Letterkenny student accommodation plans are invalid
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by Louise Doyle A PLANNING application lodged with Donegal County Council for the provision of student accommodation in Letterkenny has been deemed invalid. Applicant CR Renaissance Properties Ltd lodged planning permission for the provision of a purpose built student accommodation at the rear of 45 Main Street, Letterkenny. Advertisement Proposed plans comprised six one-bed studio apartment units, […]
A new chapter for Errigal College’s first year students
HUNDREDS of young students took the next step in their education as they started secondary school last week. Errigal College welcomed five classes of new students through their gates. Photographer Clive Wasson has been capturing the first year classes at Errigal College.
Dash cam footage sought by gardaí investigating alleged Letterkenny assault
Dash cam footage is being sought by gardaí investigating an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí say they are particularly interested in any sightings of or dash-cam footage of a man on foot in the area who is described as being in his early 60s, of stocky build, with grey/white hair, following the alleged incident on the Ramelton […]
Residents lodge appeal over apartments development
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by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission given the green light for a major apartments development in Letterkenny has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by concerned residents. Donegal County Council granted the go-ahead to applicant PJ McDermott for the construction of two residential buildings, consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building and nine two-bedroom apartments in […]
Letterkenny woman Kelley makes TV debut on Traitors Ireland
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Kelley Higgins made her TV debut tonight as she appeared as one of the contestants on Traitors Ireland. Hitting our screens at 9.30pm, the highly anticipated show sees Siobhán McSweeney at the helm, guiding a thrilling game of lies, loyalty, and betrayal from the iconic Slane Castle. Advertisement In total, […]
1st Letterkenny Scout Group invites new members to join
Are you interested in scouting? Then you’re invited to get along on Friday, September 5 at 7pm to Alcorns, Letterkenny. Did you know that the 1st Letterkenny Scout Group is one of the oldest scout groups in the world – founded in 1908. Advertisement After the AGM next Friday, registration will open for the 2025/2026 […]
A vigil for Sudan held in Letterkenny
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by Paddy Walsh OVER 3,800 miles away from a country that is facing “one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises”, with thousands of lives lost and millions of its population displaced, a group gathered in Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon in support of Sudan – the nation forgotten and ignored by the international community and media. […]