By Chris Ashmore A multi-million euro house and apartment building boom in the Letterkenny area is set to really take off this year, with a stream of council backed projects expected to get underway. Major advances have been made regarding plans for two major flagship multi-million euro projects in the town which will lead to […]
Rape survivor urges women to report behind closed doors abuse
by Louise Doyle A WOMAN raped by her former partner in her own home has urged other women experiencing sexual abuse behind closed doors to “take a deep breath and report it to gardaí”. Paul Arthur, 59, from Conwal, Letterkenny was jailed for ten years after a jury found him guilty on Friday of three counts of […]
St Brigid’s Cross-making in the Cathedral Quarter
A special cultural event to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day and the beginning of spring will be held in Letterkenny. The event hosted by the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter will be held in Dillon’s Hotel on Thursday, January 30, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. It will include making St Brigid’s crosses and celebrating the many special traditions connected to Brigid of Ireland. […]
Main Letterkenny to Ramelton road to be closed for a time on Sunday
A section of the main Letterkenny to Ramelton road will be closed on Sunday morning to allow for the removal of an overhanging tree. Gardaí are advising motorists to take care and be aware that diversions will be in place while the work is carried out. The tree was partially blown over during Friday’s storms. […]
Cara House expand services following successful volunteer recruitment drive
LETTERKENNY’S Cara House Family Resource Centre is expanding the availability of its Befriending Service, following the overwhelming success of a recent volunteer recruitment drive. The Befriending Service, a cornerstone of Cara House’s mission to foster community connection and support, pairs volunteers with individuals in need of companionship, particularly those who may feel isolated or vulnerable. […]
Teenage hospitalised after incident at Letterkenny night spot
GARDAÍ have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault which took place at a licensed premises on Letterkenny Main Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It is understood a person was struck by a glass or bottle during the attack. A man aged in his late teens was conveyed to Letterkenny University […]
Oven that fell from car boot returned to owner
AN oven that had fallen from the boot of a car while being transported in Letterkenny has been returned to its rightful owner. Gardaí issued an appeal last week after the oven had fallen from the boot of the vehicle at Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, in early December of last year. A man had been observed […]
Balaclava-clad man who poured substance over car sought
GARDAÍ are hunting for a balaclava-clad man who was seen approaching a parked car in Letterkenny and pouring a substance over it causing substantial damage. The incident of criminal damage occurred at Orchard Crescent on Thursday, December 19, between 10.20am and 10.25am. Gardaí have said that a man approached a parked car in that area and he poured […]
Top musicians to perform at ‘A Night for Kinnycally Hall’
A stellar line-up of traditional Irish musicians will perform in a fundraising concert for Kinnycally Hall on Saturday night, January 25 at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Visiting fiddlers include Siobhan Peoples from Ennis, a daughter of the renowned Tommy Peoples (1948 – 2018), who came from Kinnycally, outside St Johnston. There’s also Bríd […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Laura embracing new opportunities with FinTrU
Laura McGonagle worked for 16 years in banking, but just over two years ago took on a new challenge with FinTrU in Letterkenny. She’s been speaking with Paul Bradley. Hi Laura, could you tell us a little about yourself please. Of course! I’m originally from Flemingstown, Convoy. I graduated from the University of Ulster in […]