Council “not doing their job” to enforce smoky coal ban


A LEADING air pollution expert has said Donegal County Council is not doing their job in enforcing the smoky coal ban in Letterkenny following the publication of graphs showing the town had the highest levels of pollution in the country during the month of November. Speaking to the Donegal News this week, Professor John Sodeau, […]


Letterkenny bus involved in crash leaving 18 injured


A BUS travelling from Letterkenny to Dublin was involved in a crash with a truck in Monaghan on Thursday afternoon which left eighteen people injured. The accident, involving Bus Eireann’s Route 32 service, occurred at around midday in Castleblayney. The injured passengers were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and local Gardai have […]


Investigation after pair gain access to hospital roof


SAOLTA Health Care Group have launched an investigation into how two members of the public gained entry to the roof space at Letterkenny University Hospital. The incident occurred on Monday evening and was captured on video and uploaded to social media. A man and woman filmed themselves in the roof space of the hospital and […]


Major extension plans for Letterkenny Community Centre


PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council this week for a million euro expansion project at Letterkenny Community Centre. The ambitious two storey extension will see the centre on Pearse Road expanded by approximately 1,700 square metres if given the green light and will incorporate a new multi purpose sports hall, extension to the […]


Choreographer’s latest show inspired by grandparents


A NEW aerial dance show by the Circus Company Fidget Feet will come to Letterkenny this weekend and has been inspired by choreographer Chantal McCormick’s memories of going to bingo in Castlefin Hall with her grandparents.   The show ‘Bingo Wings’ blends circus, aerial dance and theatre, and the production company is looking for locals […]


Public meeting to discuss ways to reduce alcohol harm


A PUBLIC meeting will take place tonight in the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny which will explore ways to reduce alcohol harm in the town. The meeting has been jointly called by the Alcohol Forum and the Students’ Union in Letterkenny Institute of Technology to provide an update following the launch of the community action […]