NIGHT audits have been carried out in Letterkenny University Hospital as part of a raft of measures to tackle soaring energy costs. The audits have been conducted to ensure that unused equipment and lighting in unoccupied areas are switched off outside of business hours. The hospital is also rolling out further cost-cutting projects this year […]
Broken toys and furniture dumped at charity shop
Six bin bags of broken toys and furniture were dumped outside of The Irish Wheelchair Association’s Charity Shop in Letterkenny. The staff noticed the bags placed at the front door on arrival to work but on inspection soon realised the items inside were unfit for donation. Speaking to the Donegal News, Taryn DeVere from The […]
Owner of rabbit sought
The owner of a rabbit who had been in ‘garda custody’ after being found in Letterkenny is still being sought.
Garda Síochána appeal for owner of abandoned horse
An Garda Síochána in Donegal have taken to their Facebook page this morning in search of the owner of an abandoned horse. The horse has been abandoned in a field in Letterkenny town and it is believed that the horse has been there for the past few weeks. It the post, An Garda Síochána Donegal […]
Long wait times at LUH’s emergency department
Yesterday 115 people attended the Emergency Department.
Walking guide to Letterkenny launched
After a trip to Nottingham sparked the idea 20 years ago, Paul Maguire launched his new booklet ‘Walks along Letterkenny’s Local History and Heritage’ in the Donegal County Museum on Thursday. The booklet is a handy pocket guide for visitors or interested locals to learn about the town and its environs by taking you on three different walking […]
Independence day with a difference
A UKRAINIAN woman living in Letterkenny has told of how she still fears for her family back home as the war continues. Switlana Pirch was one of a few hundred people who took part in a solidarity rally in Market Square yesterday evening. Ukrainian flags flew proudly as refugee children and their parents stood should to […]
Appeal as foodbank faces ‘overwhelming’ demand
Letterkenny’s foodbank has seen its biggest rise in demand in three years.
Ukrainian solidarity event in Letterkenny
The Ukrainian community asks Letterkenny people to join them in solidarity at 6pm tomorrow on the Market Square on Main Street.
One-way-system may not be ready before new term
WORKS on the new one-way-system close to the cathedral in Letterkenny may not be completed before the start of the new school term. Mayor of Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly visited the site last week where work is ongoing to change the traffic flow from St Eunan’s Cathedral to St Colmcille […]