Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night


by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]


Tributes paid to well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon 


THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine. Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well […]


Speer’s Drapers the setting for special talk as part of Culture Night


Award-winning architect Orla Murphy will be in Letterkenny this Friday night where she will present a special talk on Ernest Speer’s Shop on the town’s Main Street as part of an historic shop fronts presentation. The event is being organised as part of Culture Night and will be hosted by the County Donegal Heritage Office, […]


Letterkenny University Hospital relaunch Patient and Family Experience Group


by Michael Lockhart A NEWLY formed voluntary group is working with staff to improve services in Letterkenny University Hospital for patients and their families. The group is currently developing a number of new initiatives at the hospital. Advertisement Sean Murphy, LUH Hospital Manager, has spoken of his appreciation of the work of the volunteers. He said […]


€24,000 worth of suspected cannabis seized in Letterkenny 


INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after gardaí seized €24,000 worth of suspected cannabis and €7,000 cash in Letterkenny earlier this month. As part of Operation Tara, uniformed gardaí searched a residence in the Letterkenny area on September 6, 2024. One man was arrested but has since been released without charge. Advertisement The drugs seized will now be […]


Catherine and Paul’s dream wedding where friendship turned into forever


By Tara McCormack THIS WEEK, Donegal News celebrates the wedding of Catherine Mac Intyre and Paul Murphy, both from Letterkenny, who recently celebrated their big day at the stunning Mount Errigal Hotel. Their love story is one built on years of friendship, and their wedding day was nothing short of spectacular, filled with heartfelt moments, […]


Cathedral Quarter to launch 10th anniversary booklet


The launch of Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s tenth anniversary commemorative booklet will take place  at the local Dillons Hotel on Thursday, September 26. The event promises to be something of a red-letter day for the group as it marks a remarkable first decade for the Cathedral Quarter committee. Speaking this week one of the main driving […]


Man allegedly head-butted a garda and spat blood in his face


A DERRYMAN who allegedly head-butted a Garda and spat blood in his face in addition to other charges including punching a woman in the face, has been remanded in custody at Castlerea Prison. The defendant’s solicitor, Rory O’Brien, complained of the delay in having the Book of Evidence served on his client when the case came […]