By Louise Doyle AN appeal has been lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála after Donegal County Council gave the green light to construction works at St Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny. The appellants have cited they believe the proposed development poses a “significant risk to public safety, residential amenity and environmental integrity”. Advertisement Donegal County Council […]
Oldtown Bridge ‘in good condition’ – councillors told
A Letterkenny councillor has been given an assurance that the town’s busy Oldtown Bridge is regarded as being in “a good condition” by Donegal County Council. The issue of the bridge – which has been subject to commentary on social media in particular about its safety – was raised by Cllr Donal Coyle at the […]
Rúnaí Mairéad says ‘slán’ after 32 years
By Aoife Doherty GAELSCOIL Adhamhnáin rúnaí, Mairéad Uí Fhearraigh is set to retire this week. Mairéad, a Ranafast native, has been living in Letterkenny for the past 36 years. Advertisement During this time, Mairéad has been a vital cog in the machine at the busy Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin. Mairéad has worked there since the school first […]
Councillors were not told of plans to cut down oak tree
A senior council official has confirmed that none of the councillors on Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council knew in advance that a 90-year-old oak tree in the town was to be cut down. Controversy erupted last year when it emerged that the local authority intended to cut down the Sessile Oak tree as part of its […]
‘New school building is vital’ – principal
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by Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY principal is calling for the urgent delivery of a new school building currently stalled by planning issues. Danny McFadden, of Errigal College, has said it is now vital that community and elected representatives help push it forward, amid surging enrolment numbers at the school. Advertisement In recent weeks, the school […]
People across the world celebrate #LoveDonegal Day
TODAY marks #LoveDonegal Day 2025. It’s a day for people across the globe to celebrate the much loved county and share their favourite pictures and videos of Donegal. People have taken to social media today with the hashtag Love Donegal Day to show people what the county has to offer. Advertisement Now in its sixth […]
Tata Consultancy Services announces its partnership with Lifestart Services
Tata Consultancy Services, Letterkenny is proud to announce its partnership with Lifestart Services, a Donegal-based organisation dedicated to supporting families across the region. As part of this collaboration, TCS colleagues have come together to gather essential back-to-school supplies for local children. The initiative focused on providing school bags, lunchboxes, water bottles, and stationery, ensuring that […]
Renewed call for Letterkenny musician to be honoured
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by Louise Doyle FRESH calls are being made for the council to identify funding so that the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park can be named after a legendary Donegal musician. Ted Ponsonby, from Oldtown in Letterkenny, was a founding member of The Rascals during the 1970s. He was widely known throughout the country for […]
New sustainable transport eHub opens in Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), ESB, and Enterprise Car Club recently launched a new sustainable transport initiative at Justice Walsh Road, Letterkenny. Two shared electric vehicles (EVs), one e-cargo bike and four e-bikes are available to book by the public for an hour or by the day to suit […]
Public meeting hears of traffic chaos in Letterkenny
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By Róise Collins A PUBLIC meeting has heard of the traffic chaos facing residents and businesses in Letterkenny. The meeting, held in Oldtown on Wednesday evening, was chaired by Áontú representative Mary T Sweeney. It was attended by Deputy Charles Ward and his colleagues from the 100% Redress Party, as well as local business owners, developers […]