A LETTERKENNY travel agent took to the sky and sea for the first time in almost 18 months as non-essential international travel is finally back up and running. Emma McHugh and Caroline Kerr from Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny were among eight travel agents who were invited to a Norwegian Cruise Line in Greece to test […]
New vaccination centre to open in west Donegal
PLANS are underway to open a new satellite vaccination centre in West Donegal. The news comes as the first walk-in vaccination centres prepare to open in the county over the bank holiday weekend. People without an appointment will be able to get a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in the Letterkenny IT vaccination centre on Saturday […]
Road closed at Killross junction due to crash
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the N13 road between Kilross and Ballybofey. The collision happened around 12 noon today (Tuesday) and the road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible. Advertisement A person has been taken […]
Historic mural unveiled on Letterkenny’s Church Lane
Standing at the doorway of her home, she shyly looks down the street, her gaze directed to the man taking a photograph that will become an iconic one in the history and heritage of Letterkenny. The photographer, Robert French, is capturing an image of an individual on a cart led by a horse making its […]
Gardai investigating Market Square assault
LETTERKENNY Gardai are investigating an alleged assault that took place at the Market Square last Friday morning (July 16). The incident occurred between 00.30am and 00.50am when a male is believed to have been assaulted by two other males. He was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University hospital for medical treatment. His injuries are not […]
New speed limit in place during four lane road works
GARDAI are reminding motorists of the reduced speed limit on the N56 as safety upgrading on the four lanes is underway. Most of the work between the Polestar Roundabout and the Dry Arch is being carried out at night time in a bid to keep traffic disruption to a minimum. The speed limit for the […]
Donegal Relay for Life raises over €70,000
THE date for 2022 Relay for Life has been confirmed as the committee is ‘delighted’ with this years event which raised over €73,000. Relay for Life, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, was held virtually in Donegal on June 5 and 6 and thousands of people took part throughout the county and raised a […]
Celebrating 50 years of The Four Lanterns
THE owners of the Four Lanterns Fast Food Restaurants are celebrating five decades of successful trading in the food business. The late Frank Grimes set up the landmark takeaway in John Street, Sligo, in May 1971, alongside his three brothers before expanding into Donegal where they continue to serve residents in Letterkenny, Buncrana and Donegal […]
Letterkenny teacher pens book series during lockdown
A LETTERKENNY teacher used spare time during lockdown to pen a new fantasy book series for children after being encouraged by her daughter to get them published. It was the first time Louise Flanagan put pen to paper but after her daughter Lucy was so impressed with the books she asked her for more copies […]
Sadness at the death of Joe ‘Dodo’ Winston
THE funeral will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral at 11am on Thursday morning of Joe ‘Dodo’ Winston. A native of the Cathedral town, Mr Winston (77) passed away following a short illness. His death on Monday evening was learned of with great sadness in Letterkenny and throughout Donegal. Advertisement A retired ESB employee, […]