By Diarmaid Doherty Anne McLaughlin says she takes real pride in the fact that she has built up such a strong and special relationship with so many of her patients during her 31 years practicing as an optician in Letterkenny. And as she hands over her business to new owners, Anne is happy to confirm […]
Decision to refuse apartment development at Rosemount upheld
AN Bord Pleanála has upheld Donegal County Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for 17 apartments in Letterkenny. Millennium Unit Trust 105 was refused permission for the development in Rosemount Lane by the local authority on the grounds of “over-development” and “excessive density beyond the site’s capacity”. An appeal was lodged, however An Bord Pleanála […]
Planners seek more information on proposed Islamic centre
by Louise Doyle PLANNERS at Donegal County Council have sought more information from the applicant of a proposed Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Letterkenny Islamic Association CLG lodged plans in November 2023 for the construction of the centre in Lisennnan. Advertisement The proposed development comprises a ground and first floor mezzanine prayer hall areas for males […]
Remembering Hugh McLean
This article was published in the Donegal News in April of last year. We carry the feature again in tribute to Hugh whose death occurred on Monday. BY DIARMAID DOHERTY HUGH McLean can still remember taking to the stage with Willie Ponsonby’s Dance Band in the North Star Ballroom in Carrigart back in April 1963. Advertisement He […]
Huge support for mother diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
OVER €20,000 has been raised in the space of four days for a Newtowncunningham woman battling Motor Neurone Disease. Originally from Sligo, Olivia Robb’s diagnosis has led to significant and immediate challenges for her family, emotionally, practically and financially. Working as a member of staff in Penneys, Letterkenny for the past 30 years, Olivia’s vibrant personality […]
Letterkenny DJ Rebūke gets booked for Coachella
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ Rebūke (aka Reuben Keeney) is set to make his debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world as he joins the Coachella line-up for 2024. Set to perform in front of 125,000 people in the Colorado Desert in California this April, the standout star said this opportunity […]
Alcohol Forum Ireland to hold Letterkenny briefing tomorrow
THE Sale of Alcohol Bill could pose ‘enormous’ risks to children’s rights in Ireland, a Letterkenny-based charity has warned. A briefing by Alcohol Forum Ireland to be held in Letterkenny tomorrow (Friday) will stress to politicians in Donegal how the government’s ‘pursuit of a night time economy that increases access to alcohol will be retrogressive […]
Death occurs of retired Garda Supt. Jim Gallagher
The sudden death took place at his Letterkenny home on Tuesday of retired Garda Superintendent Jim Gallagher. Originally from Corr Point in Leitirmacaward, Mr Gallagher, who lived at Fallard/Calhame in Letterkenny, was the Superintendent at Letterkenny Garda Station for many years. His funeral arrangements have been confirmed this evening. He will repose at the Eternal […]
New era for disability charity but funding issues remain crucial
by Louise Doyle THE Irish Wheelchair Association in Donegal has marked the dawn of a new era, but has said funding for its services remains a top priority. Owen McFadden has been appointed as Services Co-ordinator of IWA, a role that had been passionately held by Mary McGrenra for 23 years. Advertisement THE IWA was formed in 1960 by […]
Tender published for €7m housing development
A TENDER has been published for the development of a €7 million housing project on the Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny. The works will include the construction of 30 two and three storey social housing units on a brownfield site at Airde na Buaile. The scheme comprises of six one bedroom apartments, twenty two bedroom houses […]