WORKS commenced on Monday night on the N56 four lane carriageway in Letterkenny. Motorists are being advised that during the hours of 7am and 7pm all lanes will remain open. However, between 7pm and 7am, temporary traffic management will be in place on the N56 Four Lane carriageway. The contractor has announced plans to reduce […]
Three ‘parklets’ for Letterkenny centre
DONEGAL County Council is to develop a series of ‘parklets’ at locations across Letterkenny. Parklets convert on-street parking bays and available space on footpaths into social areas. Popular across Europe, they are seen as a cost effective way of creating more vibrant streets, promoting economic vitality and providing green space for members of the public […]
Calling all former St Eunan’s College students
ST Eunan’s College has launched a new Alumni Association as the Letterkenny school celebrates 115 years of education in Donegal. The College was formally opened in July 1906 and the first students, along with their teachers and President, Dr Edward Maguire, took up residence in September 1906. Today, the College has a student population of […]
‘Hiring’ signs going up in Letterkenny
THE CEO of telecommunications contractor KN Circet has said the workforce at their design centre in Letterkenny will increase to in excess of 100 staff by 2023. Speaking to the Donegal News this week Donagh Kelly said their Letterkenny hub, which currently employees 70 full time workers in the IDA Business Park, is growing on […]
Letterkenny to host Irish language festival
AN IRISH language festival will be held for the first time in Letterkenny next weekend aimed at encouraging as many people as possible to come out and speak the language in a social setting. The Féile an Fhómhair festival will run from October 1 to 3 and will see a marquee set up in the […]
Scoil Cholmcille has one foot in new building
A 14-year wait for a new building is almost at an end for Letterkenny’s Scoil Cholmcille.
Barber uses lockdown to write a book about democracy
FOR forty years, Gerry McKeever has been quietly listening to stories being shared in his barbershop on Letterkenny’s Main Street. Sports, politics and family life are common themes. Then there’s stories about affairs, engagements, and divorces, people’s children and their mothers-in-law. Last year during lockdown, Gerry had a light bulb moment: why not write a […]
Keeping the Seagulls in full flight
BRIGHTON & Hove Albion have enjoyed an impressive start to the new Premier League season. The Seagulls scored a last minute winner to beat Brentford 1-0 last Saturday, a result which leaves them sixth in the table. Letterkenny man Jack O’Doherty is first team performance physiotherapist at Brighton and he’s hoping that the 20021/22 season […]
Culture Night takes place across Donegal this evening
This exceptional night of cultural festivities takes place once per year as part of a national celebration of arts, heritage, and culture.
Saolta ‘gravely concerned’ following incident at LUH
THE Saolta University Healthcare Group said it has “grave concerns” about the impact of the spreading of disinformation on staff and patients. It comes after a video was posted online allegedly showing a Covid-19 patient being encouraged to leave Letterkenny University Hospital by another man. A staff member was videoed appealing for the man to […]