MOTORISTS are being advised of a number of road closures across Letterkenny in the coming weeks. The L-1054 Lismonaghan Road, the L-1094 Cullion Road and the L-114 Drumany Road in Letterkenny will be closed from May 27 to May 31, and again June 4 and June 5. The roads will not be closed simultaneously, and there will […]
LKFoto launch their brand new exhibition at Letterkenny RCC
THERE was a great turn out at the launch of LKFoto’s new exhibition in the Regional Cultural Centre last Wednesday night. Consisting of people with all photographic abilities, the Letterkenny club exhibited one photo from each member of their club. Delighted with the turn-out at last Wednesday’s launch, LKFoto Chairperson, Yvonne O’Brien said it was […]
Cathedral Quarter’s Tango event will be a night of passion, love and life
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter and the celebrated American actor, Robert Duvall have, according to Cathedral Quarter spokesperson, Donnan Harvey, something big in common, and it’s a dance – the Tango. Duvall, who is known for playing hard men in films, has a much softer side in private life and is a frequent visitor to Argentine night […]
Vigil to take place in Letterkenny for Gaza victims
Vigil in memory of those killed in 200 days of Genocide in Gaza to take place in Letterkenny tomorrow.
Letterkenny Tidy Towns unveils bold plan to reclaim coveted title
BY JEROME HUGHES LETTERKENNY Tidy Towns has launched its most ambitious plan ever, designed to reclaim its 2015 title when winners are announced in October. The Tidy Towns committee, made up of 18 core members, launched a 3-year Action Plan in An Grianán Theatre on Tuesday after securing funding for the initiative from Donegal County […]
Struggling Donegal restaurants and cafés eagerly await October Budget
BY JEROME HUGHES FOOD-led businesses in Donegal are not surprised by the findings of a new report which details the cost to the economy of restaurant and café closures. The Restaurants Association of Ireland study shows the demise of 212 food-led businesses across the country so far this year could result in the economy losing […]
Man to be sentenced for assaulting wife
A MAN is to be sentenced at Letterkenny Circuit Court next week after admitting cutting his wife’s neck. Carl Hargaden (61), of 68 Flax Fields, Convoy, tendered a guilty plea when he appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Sergeant Maurice Doyle told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented to Hargaden […]
Intruder found outside property in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A FRESH appeal has been made for people not to keep valuables in their vehicle after a Letterkenny man had a bank card stolen after spotting a man outside his home. Gardaí were contacted by a resident of the Cullion Road area in Letterkenny in relation to the incident on Sunday, April 14 […]
Donegal’s Eric Roberts to interview Hollywood stars on red carpet
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS man Eric Roberts is set to host the red carpet at the Irish Film and Television Awards this weekend. Describing the opportunity as “mental”, Eric will get the chance to interview some of Ireland’s biggest stars including Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan and Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy. Advertisement Eric took to TikTok this week […]
Woman banned from road caught driving
A WOMAN banned from the road for drink driving has appeared before Letterkenny District Court after being detected driving while disqualified. The court heard gardaí were on patrol at Ballykeeran on January 10, 2024 when they stopped a BMW being driven by Michelle Gildea (50), of 17 Lennon View, Kilmacrennan. A demand was made for Gildea’s driving licence […]