Pat Kinevane may come from as far away as Cobh but he’s certainly been taken into the hearts of the people of Letterkenny. Since first performing his Olivier award-winning one man show Silent back in 2016, his shows have been eagerly awaited, and none more than King which is on this Saturday, March 4. This […]
Plans lodged for nine new homes at Killylastin
DONEGAL County Council will decide later this month on two separate planning applications for new homes in Letterkenny. Declan Bourke and Karen McLaughlin have requested permission to build eight semi-detached houses and one detached property at Killylastin. According to documents lodged with the local authority, the development will include an access roadway, pedestrian footpaths, open space, […]
Minister to attend conference in Letterkenny today
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney will attend a ‘Building Better Business’ conference in Letterkenny today. This is the first of a series of events which will highlight the opportunities and challenges presented by digital transformation and decarbonisation. The conference will take place this morning at An Dánlann, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) where […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – From passion project to verified topseller on Depop
An Engineering student who started a vintage clothing business in her bedroom has successfully grown her ‘passion project’ into a verified top seller on Depop. Sadhbha Medlar (Sab) is the founder and owner of an independent brand called sourcedbysab that specialises in premium vintage and sustainable streetwear located at Grand Central Canal Road, Letterkenny and online via the […]
Call for additional ambulance crews in Donegal
THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
Cancer research award for LUH staff member
A Donegal nurse who co-lead a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society Senior Researcher of the Year title. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dr Janice Richmond of Letterkenny University Hospital was instrumental in the trial, which set about taking […]
Letterkenny man shares story to mark Rare Disease Day
LETTERKENNY man Michael MacGinty, who suffers with a rare blood disease, has shared his story to mark Rare Disease Day. He highlighted the importance of having a conversation about rare diseases, which he says are not as rare as rare sounds. Michael suffers with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) a rare genetic condition which affects the […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
Man to appear in court following aggravated burglary
The male was armed with a hammer and assaulted the occupants of a Letterkenny residence.
Further delay for major Letterkenny road project
A NEW ‘significant delay’ of up to six months could see the Four Lane Road Project running almost a year behind schedule. Donegal County Council has confirmed the project is delayed once again and the entire project is not expected to be complete until Autumn – around one year after the initial completion date. The […]