A MEMORIAL plaque is to be unveiled in Letterkenny marking 76 years since a couple tragically drowned. Annie Harold (29), from Oldtown, and Daniel Doherty (45), of Leglands, Drumkeen, lost their lives in an accidental drowning in a well near a laundry at Oldtown on October 7, 1945. The nearest living relatives of the couple, […]
‘Recruitment problems for LUH posts to get worse’
RECRUITMENT of consultants in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is difficult in the best of times but, as a result of the proposed Sláintecare contract, it may become even worse. Mr Peter O’Rourke, retired consultant orthopaedic surgeon, believes the proposed contract will lead to further vacant consultant posts, more trainees emigrating on completion of training, longer […]
Fundraiser to help popular Letterkenny hairdresser
FRIENDS and work colleagues of a popular Letterkenny hairdresser fighting cancer are hoping to raise funds to secure potentially life-saving treatment abroad. Marta Goral has set up the fundraiser on GoFundMe to help her friend, Kasia access vital treatment in her battle with cancer. Marta said treatment abroad is her friend’s final hope. “We are […]
‘Make mica protest bigger than the last’ – Paddy Diver
THE leading mica campaigner has called on Donegal people to make next Friday’s mica protest in Dublin ‘bigger than the last one’ as the recent redress report sparked frustration. The mica protest planned for October 8 is definitely going ahead as campaigners call for the entire county to come out and support mica homeowners. The […]
Night roadworks ongoing in Letterkenny
WORKS commenced on Monday night on the N56 four lane carriageway in Letterkenny. Motorists are being advised that during the hours of 7am and 7pm all lanes will remain open. However, between 7pm and 7am, temporary traffic management will be in place on the N56 Four Lane carriageway. The contractor has announced plans to reduce […]
Three ‘parklets’ for Letterkenny centre
DONEGAL County Council is to develop a series of ‘parklets’ at locations across Letterkenny. Parklets convert on-street parking bays and available space on footpaths into social areas. Popular across Europe, they are seen as a cost effective way of creating more vibrant streets, promoting economic vitality and providing green space for members of the public […]
Calling all former St Eunan’s College students
ST Eunan’s College has launched a new Alumni Association as the Letterkenny school celebrates 115 years of education in Donegal. The College was formally opened in July 1906 and the first students, along with their teachers and President, Dr Edward Maguire, took up residence in September 1906. Today, the College has a student population of […]
‘Hiring’ signs going up in Letterkenny
THE CEO of telecommunications contractor KN Circet has said the workforce at their design centre in Letterkenny will increase to in excess of 100 staff by 2023. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Donagh Kelly said their Letterkenny hub, which currently employees 70 full time workers in the IDA Business Park, is growing on […]
Letterkenny to host Irish language festival
AN IRISH language festival will be held for the first time in Letterkenny next weekend aimed at encouraging as many people as possible to come out and speak the language in a social setting. The Féile an Fhómhair festival will run from October 1 to 3 and will see a marquee set up in the […]
Scoil Cholmcille has one foot in new building
A 14-year wait for a new building is almost at an end for Letterkenny’s Scoil Cholmcille.