by Kate Heaney THE funeral takes place in Letterkenny today of Ryan Chan, who was found dead in a police cell in Albufeira earlier this month. Mr Chan’s remains were repatriated from Portugal with the assistance of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust after his body was discovered in a police cell on September 11. Advertisement The […]
David James is a rising star on the airwaves and on-stage
By Tara McCormack Playing regularly in pubs across counties Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone, David James has already made a lasting mark on the Irish country music scene. Hailing from the small Donegal village of Killea, the 26-year-old began his journey into music at the tender age of 14. And like many from the county, country […]
Driver detected 12 times over the limit
by Louise Doyle A DRIVER was found to be 12 times over the drink drive limit when stopped by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit at the weekend. The driver had no driving licence or insurance and the vehicle was 837 days out of tax when gardaí stopped the driver on Saturday, September 15. Advertisement The vehicle was seized […]
Grease on extractor fan raises fire concerns at Letterkenny nursing home
by Louise Doyle AN extractor unit over a cooking area had signs of significant grease or material build up and created a potential fire risk, an unannounced inspection at a Letterkenny nursing home found. The findings of the inspection carried out at Archview Lodge Nursing Home by Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) raised repeated fire precaution concerns. […]
Well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon to be laid to rest today
WELL-KNOWN Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon will be laid to rest today. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. His Requiem Mass will take place today in St Eunan’s Cathedral at 11am followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Advertisement Mr Dillon helped […]
Letterkenny welcomes German delegation for Culture Night
Letterkenny is rolling out the red carpet as it welcomes a delegation of 55 visitors from its twin town, Rudolstadt, Germany, on Friday, September 20th. This visit marks another milestone in the cherished relationship that began in 2018, thanks to Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh’s initiative to twin Letterkenny with the Thuringian town. The bond between the […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: McGee takes victory at Woodland NS 5k
Philip McGee of Letterkenny AC was the winner of the Woodland NS 5k on Thursday evening. McGee won in a super time of 16 minutes. His Letterkenny AC colleague Eoghain McGinley was 16 seconds behind in second place, while Ciaran McGonagle was third. Advertisement Aoife Sheridan was the first female home in twenty minutes and […]
‘Smiley Eileey’ scoops Irish Dentistry’s ‘Rising Star’ award
by Kate Heaney A PASSION for dental health from an early age saw Letterkenny based dentist Dr Eileen McGlinchey, better known as Smiley Eileey, receive the Irish Dentistry’s Rising Star Award 2024. The 34-year-old Ardara native was shocked to hear her name called out at the special ceremony in Dublin’s Mansion House on Saturday night […]
Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night
by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]
Tributes paid to well-known Letterkenny businessman Bernard Dillon
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine. Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16. Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well […]