LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce have announced the cancellation of today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny following an overnight traffic collision at Lower Main Street. The decision was taken in the interest of public safety, following consultations between Letterkenny Chamber and the Gardaí. The scene of the collision remains cordoned off this morning as Garda […]
Man fined for swallowing drugs during garda search
A MAN who swallowed suspected drugs while gardaí were carrying out a search on his person has been fined. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how gardaí were on patrol on March 3, 2024 when they observed two males acting suspiciously at Station House Hotel car park in Letterkenny. Gardaí carried out a search on […]
PARENTING: Town Park incident shows a lack of respect
In this week’s Parenting Column, Louise Flanagan writes about a recent incident in the town park
Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]
‘Public safety will be compromised over Letterkenny Fire Service cuts’
by Louise Doyle CLAIMS Letterkenny Fire Service is facing significant cuts which could lead to compromised public safety have been refuted. In a letter sent to this newspaper from a senior station officer at Letterkenny Fire Station, deep concerns were highlighted that the drastic and imminent reduction in resources will jeopardise public safety in an […]
Little Angels School controversy – a crisis that didn’t just happen overnight
By Sabrina Sweeney Nine children. Nine families across Donegal left wondering. Advertisement Nine young lives now in limbo because, yet again, the system has failed them. The exhaustion and heartbreak facing the families who at this time have no prospect of being able to send their children to school in September because there are not […]
Traffic lights for Oatfield junction
PLANS are in the pipeline to replace the existing Oatfield mini-roundabout at the Ramelton Road-De Valera Road junction with traffic lights, it has emerged. What will be a revelation to many came to light this week in a written response to a question tabled by Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh who had called on the local council […]
Little Angels: Councillors are confident of resolution
By Chris Ashmore CAUTIOUS optimism has been expressed that a shortage of places at Little Angels School in Letterkenny can be resolved before pupils move into the new state-of-the-art new school. In recent weeks, it has emerged that up to nine pupils could be without a place at the brand new facility, which has been […]
Local councillors to seek meeting with Gardaí over growing use of e-scooters
LETTERKENNY-MILFORD Municipal District Council is to seek a meeting with An Garda Síochana regarding the increasing use of e-scooters in Letterkenny and issues that have arisen. The March meeting of the local authority held on Tuesday heard that there are major concerns regarding safety, notably for pedestrians, as a result of the number of e-scooters […]
Kernan’s Tullygay sells winning €1 million Lotto ticket
THE National Lottery has confirmed Monday’s Daily Million top prize-winning ticket worth €1,000,000 was sold at Kernan’s Tullygay, Newmills, Letterkenny. The winner purchased their Quick Pick ticket on Monday, March 10 for the 2pm Daily Million draw. This is the seventh National Lottery millionaire of 2025 and the first Daily Million win of 2025. […]