by Louise Doyle Planning permission has been granted for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny – despite residents voicing concerns over traffic congestion, safety and the close proximity of a holy well. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission for the centre […]
CCTV footage being examined after Letterkenny assault
CCTV is being examined after a man was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained in an assault carried out out by a group of youths.
NoWDOC in Letterkenny to relocate next week
The HSE has said atients will not be affected by the relocation of the services.
New smart ring buoys in place at 20 locations around the county
By Chris Ashmore TWENTY life buoys around Donegal have been fitted with special sensors to detect if they are removed from their stands. It’s all part of a pilot project to try and ensure that more lifebuoys are in place when there is an emergency, and is a direct response to theft and vandalism issues. […]
Concerns expressed again over lack of burial spaces in Letterkenny
A workshop is set to be held by Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council to discuss the possibility of establishing a new cemetery in the Letterkenny area. At the November meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan proposed that they have a workshop to discuss the matter. He pointed out that Conwal Graveyard is “filling […]
Letterkenny school principal makes election plea
By Dionne Meehan THE principal of St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny has urged the public to highlight the lack of progress made on the school’s long-awaited extension to canvassers ahead of the general election. Currently educating over 1,000 students, principal Damien McCroary said the school is “bursting at the seams”. Advertisement Equipped with only one […]
Letterkenny Post Office’s longest serving staff member retires
By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY Post Office’s longest serving staff member Briege McCafferty has clocked out for the last time. When the well-known Letterkenny woman left school with the intentions of undertaking a secretarial course in what was known at that time as the regional (ATU), little did she think an almost 43 year career lay […]
Green Connect linear park “not a sustainable design” – McBride
A local councillor has called for a review of the multi-million euro Letterkenny Green Connect project as he believes the first phase – a linear park – is “not a sustainable design”. Tabling a motion on the subject at the November meeting of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael McBride questioned the cost and practicality […]
Letterkenny residents voice emergency vehicle obstruction fears in planning appeal
by Louise Doyle AN obstruction to emergency vehicles and fire concerns are among the grounds of appeal lodged by Letterkenny residents after planning permission was given to change the use of a domestic garage in Rosemount Terrace to residential use. Rosemount Terrace resident Marina Carlin lodged the objection with An Bord Pleanála, with the support of numerous other residents. Advertisement Applicant Roisin Roche submitted […]
Frustration among protesters as Taoiseach pays brief visit to county
By Róise Collins A CROWD of protesters were disappointed when the Taoiseach failed to show up to a scheduled canvass of Letterkenny Main Street during his visit to Donegal on Monday evening. Those gathered included members of the 100% Redress Party and the Raphoe Community Playgroup, who were eager to speak with Simon Harris about […]