DONEGAL Fire Service were battling a blaze this afternoon as a lorry caught fire in Letterkenny. Members of the Fire Service were joined by Gardai at the scene on the Business Park Road and the fire is now under control. The fire broke out near the front of the vehicle and there is not believed […]
Letterkenny swimming club needs €20,000
A LETTERKENNY swimming club that has been in existence for more than 30 years may be forced to close if it doesn’t raise vital funds. Swilly Seals, based in Aura Leisure Centre, need to raise €20,000 or they fear they will have to close in June 2018. More than 140 local children aged between six […]
The best takeaway in Ireland is in Letterkenny
Just Eat, Ireland’s leading online food ordering and delivery service hosted the fourth annual Just Eat National Takeaway Awards yesterday (17th October 2017) to recognise and reward the leaders from the takeaway restaurant sector. Representatives from dozens of shortlisted restaurants gathered to celebrate the best takeaway restaurants and dishes from all across the […]
Donegal on a mega winning streak
Donegal’s incredible luck on the iconic RTE Winning Streak Game Show continues with two people from the County selected to appear on this week’s show. Advertisement Andy O’Connor, from Holly Mount, Carndonagh, and Kieran Clarke, from Bridge Street, Lifford, were both selected to take part on the show following the appearance of yet […]
Gardai investigating break in at Letterkenny Jewellers
ANOTHER break in occurred in Letterkenny this week, the fifth in the county over the past four weeks. Thieves gained access to McCullagh Jewellers in Letterkenny Shopping Centre at around 2am in the early hours of Monday morning. Gardai were alerted immediately after the alarm system was activated. Advertisement It is believed the gang […]
Woman in her 20s knocked down in Letterkenny
A WOMAN in her 20s was knocked down this morning on Pearse Road in Letterkenny. The incident occurred at approximately 9am when the pedestrian was approaching the Station Roundabout. The woman was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai described the incident as a “minor collision” and said the woman was taken to hospital “as a […]
Donegal communities can be proud of their Tidy Towns achievements – McHugh
DONEGAL TD Joe McHugh has passed on his congratulations to towns and communities in Donegal who took part in this year’s Tidy Towns competition. Minister McHugh said he was pleased with awards today to Buncrana, Carrigart, Raphoe, Culdaff, Malin, Kerrykeel and Letterkenny. Advertisement “For the last fifty nine years the Tidy Towns competition has […]
Letterkenny wins gold
Letterkenny has picked up another gold medal at this year’s Tidy Towns awards presentation today. The town were awarded 326 points overall, an increase of 3 compared to last year in the Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre category, while Ennis was the overall winner. Advertisement Letterkenny won the overall national Tidy Town in 2015. Buncrana […]
Spratt’s have the experience to meet your requirements
BEST IN THE NORTH WEST – Spratts have an outstanding selection of fireplaces and stoves in their excellent showroom SPRATT Fireplaces & Stove Centre at Newmills, Letterkenny is a name which needs little introduction in their specialised field. Down the years the business has expanded and today houses one of the best showrooms of its […]
Magnificent seven: Donegal siblings in marathon effort
The Dillon family from Letterkenny will be raising money for the Irish Kidney Association, an organisation that has supported and helped their father