THIS gentleman (80s) walked from Letterkenny to the Clanree Hotel to support defective concrete block homeowners in their protest yesterday evening. The protest coincided with the Fianna Fáil selection convention. Despite not having defective blocks in his home, he attends every protest to show his solidarity. Advertisement He has been described as a “legend” by […]
Mayoral Reception go-ahead to honour Teresa McDaid
MEMBERS of the Letterkeny, Milford MD agreed at Tuesday’s meeting to hold a Mayoral Reception to honour the great work done in sport by Letterkenny woman Teresa McDaid (pictured), in recognition of her role as manager of the Irish Athletics Team at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh proposed the motion which was […]
Donegal man found dead in police cell in Portugal named locally
THE Donegal man who was found dead in a cell in Portugal has been named locally as Ryan Chan. The 29-year-old from Letterkenny was arrested in Albufeira, on the Algarve, on Tuesday evening and taken into police custody where he was kept overnight. He had been detained following an alleged attack on his partner. Advertisement […]
Charlie McConalogue and Pat the Cope Gallagher to contest general election for Fianna Fáil
Minister Charlie McConalogue and former Leas Ceann Comhairle and TD Pat the Cope Gallagher have been selected to contest the next general election for Fianna Fáil in Donegal. This comes after the Fianna Fáil selection convention, to choose the candidates to contest the next General Election, took place yesterday evening in the Clanree Hotel. Councillor […]
Shoebox gift appeal meeting to take place in Letterkenny
By Kate Heaney THE wonderful work done by the Donegal Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox appeal has benefited thousands of children who might not otherwise have received a Christmas present. A meeting to launch the campaign, which has been running in Donegal for more than 30 years, will take place on Monday, September 23 in the Lecture […]
Letterkenny Protest scales back as defective block campaigners cancel driving element
Defective Block Campaigners have called off their planned Go Slow protest on the N15 four-lane and dual carriageway near Letterkenny, which was scheduled for this afternoon. However, the group has confirmed that the protest at the Clanree Hotel, coinciding with Fianna Fáil’s General Election Selection Convention, will proceed as planned this evening. Campaigners explained that […]
Sexual assault survivor calls for urgent reform
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Relief as missing Letterkenny teen found safe
A DONEGAL teenager who was reported missing last night has been found safe and well. Gardaí issued a public appeal for Christopher Mahon (13) after he went missing from Letterkenny on Tuesday, September 10. Gardaí confirmed this morning that he has been located.
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter prepares for the most magical Culture Night
Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter is set to come alive on Friday, September 20th, as Culture Night returns with a lineup of exciting events. Marking the most magical night of the year, Culture Night is a celebration of arts, heritage, and community, and this year’s festivities promise to be more captivating than ever before. The highlight of […]
Another fun run for Woodland NS next week
FOLLOWING on from a successful first run last year, the Woodland NS Parents Association 5k Run and 2.5k Fun Walk returns on Thursday 12 September at 6.30 pm. The event is open to the whole community, from runners looking to beat their best times to those who just fancy an evening stroll through the wonderful winding […]