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 […]
‘Much-loved’ Letterkenny man Aidan McGlynn laid to rest
by Dionne Meehan Members, coaches and players from St. Eunan’s GAA club said a final goodbye to one of their own as the funeral took place today of popular Letterkenny man Aidan McGlynn. Aidan passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, September 5, following an illness. Advertisement An important member of the management […]
Presentation event for Donegal Relay for Life to take place tomorrow
This year’s Relay for Life presentation event will take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, tomorrow evening, September 9. An open invitation has been extended to team participants and survivors to come along to lend their continued support. “Indeed, an open invitation is exactly what it says on the tin – we want as […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It’s time to save the town we love so well
I write to you as a proud citizen of Letterkenny who looks at the current state of the town’s Market Square and surrounding buildings with a sense of dismay. As someone who grew up on the Main Street in the ‘70s and ‘80s, I believe the town and the Square were better serviced then when […]
PARENTING COLUMN: There are more options out there for the child who doesn’t want to play GAA
The new school year brings with it the enrolment of children in many after school activities. It can be yet another source of parental guilt, wondering if you’re doing right by dragging them along to activities they’re not dying about, and equally not facilitating them to go to every activity under the sun. As a […]
Green light for 42-acre Letterkenny sports hub
By Tara McCormack ATU has successfully obtained planning permission for the development of the Letterkenny Regional Sports and Activity Hub at ATU Donegal. This expansive 42-acre facility will be located in Knocknamona, just 1.8 kilometers from the Port Road campus, strategically positioned near the IDA business park with easy access from the N56. Advertisement The […]
School traffic chaos in Letterkenny could continue until the end of the year
By Kate Heaney THE return to schools in Letterkenny this week, particularly around the Convent Road area, saw massive traffic issues at drop-off and collection times. Between the four nearby schools there are well in excess of 3,000 pupils, teachers and assistants entering and exiting the area during a narrow time window each weekday. Advertisement […]
Weather: Today will be warm, dry and mostly sunny
TODAY will be warm, dry and mostly sunny. Highest temperatures of 20 to 24 degrees are expected with light to moderate winds. Tonight will remain dry with long, dry spells. Advertisement Temperatures will remain humid, not falling below 11 to 14 degrees. Light breezes with patches of mist and fog will develop later.
Tributes paid following the death of popular Letterkenny man Aidan McGlynn
By Dionne Meehan THE death has occurred of Aidan Mc Glynn, Ardnawark, Barnesmore, Donegal Town and formerly Rockhill, Letterkenny. Mr McGlynn passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, September 5. Advertisement Mr McGlynn was a respected member of St Eunan’s GAA Club in Letterkenny. Following his sad passing yesterday, the club took to […]
September – a special time of the year
By Brian McDaid A leaf landed on the windscreen of the van. It looked too green, but there was a storm the night before. Advertisement I was sitting in a traffic jam at the top of the Back Road. As I awaited the lights to turn green I watched the leaf fluttering across the top […]