Almost €300,000 for Letterkenny flood relief schemes


LETTERKENNY is set to receive almost €300,000 in funding for flood defence pipes and culverts, it has been announced today. The announcement comes on the back of talks between Mayor of Letterkenny Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh (FG), Minister Joe McHugh and Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran. The two schemes at Oatfield Terrace and the Circular Road are […]


Puppy left to suffer after claws illegally removed


  At Letterkenny District Court on Tuesday 5th December 2017, David Houston of Meadowfield Manor, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal was given the benefit of the probation act after contributing €250 to the ISPCA. He had previously admitted offences under section 16[1][a] of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 at the same court on Tuesday 7th November.   […]


Unique Christmas gifts at Curiosity Corner


IF you like the quaint and quirky or are nostalgic for momentos of decades past then Letterkenny’s Curiosity Corner is the perfect place for your Christmas gifts. Located on the corner of Main Street and Market Square the store is full to the brim with beautiful vintage china, interesting collectables, antiques, crystal and glassware, pictures, […]


Natural measures to keep school bugs at bay


AT this time of year it can be almost impossible for children not catch the bugs, coughs and colds going around the classroom however, there may be some natural remedies to help them bounce back. An event centred around homeopathy, an alternative medicine that uses natural remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing power, will […]

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Serious road traffic accident in Donegal


    A serious road traffic collision occurred in the early hours of this morning in Burnfoot.    Gardaí in Buncrana have said they are investigating a serious single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in Burnfoot on the 15th December 2017.   The collision occurred at approximately 3.10am on the 15th December on the […]


Mourne Antiques celebrates 25 years in business


  MOURNE Antiques on the Main Street in Letterkenny is celebrating 25 years in business. Owner Frances Spears took over the store from her mother in 1989 when it was located in Strabane and she then moved the store to Letterkenny three years later. Advertisement Frances said the key to her success is having “quality” […]


Man faces trial over five sex-linked offences


A 27 year old man faces trial on five sex-linked offences, including the exploitation of a child. A book of evidence was served on him today (Tuesday) at Dungloe District Court. The man, who cannot be named at this stage under court order, is accused of exploiting a child, a girl whose age wasn’t given […]


Plans in place to ensure no disruption to ambulances


  THE National Ambulance Service is putting “contingency plans” in place to ensure there is no disruption to service delivery ahead of tomorrow morning’s strike. Twenty SIPTU members at the National Ambulance Service in Letterkenny will strike from 1am tomorrow morning over a dispute with management. A Spokesperson for the HSE said: “Both parties have […]

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Meeting this morning to resolve ambulance dispute


A MEETING is taking place this morning with the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to resolve the dispute involving members of the National Ambulance Service in Letterkenny. Trade Union SIPTU announced last week that members of the ambulance service will strike this Saturday at 1am due to a management failure to implement a Rights […]

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Calling on Cupid to raise funds for Pieta


TWO Letterkenny women have called on cupid to help them raise vital funds for a much needed charity in Donegal, while trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Saoirse Faughan and Aine Boyle are organising a Valentine’s charity ball t years, they understand the importance of Pieta House in Letterkenny, and want to contribute […]