WHEN Margaret (Peg) Fox and her husband John first came to Letterkenny from England back in 1971, they’d intended to stay here for only a few years. They’d moved over from Stockport when John took up a new position as Production Manager with Oatfield Sweets. But when he began to consider a move back to […]
Convoy man smeared blood on prison cell door
A MAN smeared blood on a prison cell door after being arrested for his own safety, Letterkenny District Court heard this week. Gardaí were on patrol on August 8, 2024 passing a junction in Drumkeen when they saw a person stagger out from the junction. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that Neil Peoples, (26), Drumkeen, […]
Charlie Harvey: A life of family, faith and a commitment to his community
A man of unwavering faith, dedication to family and a tireless commitment to his community; this was the portrait of Charlie Harvey painted by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie at his funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Sunday.As family, friends, neighbours and members of the wider community gathered to bid farewell, they remembered a man who, […]
Local takeaway removes delivery routes due to traffic
by Louise Doyle RISING traffic congestion has led to a Letterkenny takeaway business withdrawing some of its delivery locations. Pat’s Pizza has said it can no longer deliver to a number of areas including Kilmacrennan, Legnahoorey, Newmills and parts of Ballymaleel and surrounding regions. Advertisement Management of the premises located at Sliabh Dromond in Letterkenny said the decision […]
Jimmy Stafford elected as new Chamber President
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has elected Jimmy Stafford as its new President. Outgoing President Claire McDonough handed over the Presidential chain to incoming President Jimmy Stafford at the Letterkenny Chamber Annual General Meeting held this week in The Station House Hotel. Mr Stafford, who previously served as President in 2020, is a Risk and Operations […]
Local students take part in ‘Think before you flush’
Last Wednesday the 26th of February, the transition year students of Errigal College, Letterkenny, took part in Green Schools Marine Ambassador Workshop and a beach clean. The workshop was hosted at the college and followed by a quick bus journey to Rathmullan Beach to complete the beach clean. The role of the Ambassador School is […]
Letterkenny joins national protest at Irish Language cuts
LIONRA Leitir Ceanainn joined 40 Irish Language and Gaeltacht groups across the country as they protested at the cuts in funding which have been announced by Foras na Gaeilge. The staff at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and Glór na nGael were supported in the strike on Wednesday last, which took place outside Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s office, by […]
Wind, rain, and a little miracle – all part of successful festive fundraiser
LETTERKENNY man Tom Giblin has raised a whopping €4,567 for local charities from his annual Christmas fundraiser. Beginning his fundraising mission in the late 70s, Mr Giblin launched his Live Animal Nativity Stable for the first time in 2022. Acquiring his first animal 14 years ago, little did he know what lay ahead. Advertisement From a […]