A LETTERKENNY man working in Scotland, who hoped to return home for Christmas, says he was ‘gutted’ when he heard about this week’s travel ban between Ireland and the UK. Mickey McCarron had been looking forward to seeing his parents Tony and Rosie and family members in the Oldtown. It’s the first time in twenty […]
Nativity crib in Letterkenny damaged
A young male was captured on CCTV punching his fist through a sheet of perspex glass damaging the nativity crib in Letterkenny. Gardaí in Letterkenny have launched an investigation into the incident of criminal damage at Market Square on Saturday, December 19, at 11.30pm. The nativity crib at Market Square was attacked and the side […]
Great sadness at passing of well known Letterkenny man
THE death of well-known Letterkenny man Jim McGlynn earlier this week has been learned of with great sadness. He was known as a knowledgeable and intelligent man who was a familiar figure over many years in Letterkenny town centre. He had worked in Unifi for a number of years. Over recent days, people have […]
Investigation launched after attempted burglary
The occupant is described as being approximately 5ft 9 inches tall and dressed in dark clothing. The public are being urged not to approach this man.
‘Derry Girls’ artist for street art in Letterkenny
THE ARTIST behind the iconic Derry Girls mural has been commissioned by Letterkenny Tidy Towns to create biodiversity inspired street art throughout the town. The exciting project will see award winning artist Karl Porter from UV Arts produce the educational images centred around the theme of bees and pollination. The vibrant images will be painted on […]
Over 50% of Donegal hotels will not reopen this year
THE decision not to allow inter-county travel until one week before Christmas has been cited as one of the main reasons why many hotels in Donegal will remain temporarily closed for the remainder of this year. More than half of Donegal’s sixty plus hotels have decided not to reopen in the coming days despite the […]
Centre for families seeking international protection
The Mayor and Members of the Letterkenny – Milford Municipal District met with officials from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth this week to discuss the opening of the new accommodation centre in Letterkenny for families seeking international protection. The members, who were only notified on Friday last, 27th November 2020, expressed […]
Fomer teacher was inspired by friend
A former principal of Lurgybrack NS in Letterkenny has been elected as vice chair of the National Board of Parkinson’s Ireland. Ms Ann Foxe, who retired from teaching in 2016, is also secretary of the North West branch of Parkinson’s Ireland which covers Donegal and Sligo. Speaking to the Donegal News this week, Ms Foxe […]
Pandemic State funding to help Donegal musicians
A NUMBER of Donegal musicians have received state funding under the Music Industry Stimulus Package, to support artists recording their music. The total funding for the 2020 MISP of €1.7 million is covering support for 79 song-writing camps and 56 new album releases, as well as the 184 recording awards. Lemoncello, a collaborative project […]
People seeking asylum deserve ‘a real céad míle fáilte’
PLANS to bring asylum seekers to Letterkenny early in the new year have been met with a mixed reaction. It follows confirmation that a contract that been signed with the Department of Justice that will see up to 350 asylum seekers live at former student accommodation on the Port Road. Advertisement In a joint […]