A FUNDRAISING buy-a-brick campaign for a major new development at Letterkenny Community Centre is set to hit a milestone in the coming weeks. Sales to date have been very encouraging and they are now on target to pass the 200 mark shortly. It’s all part of the drive to raise funds for the new €1.4 million […]
Special birthdays celebrated in Fanad
THERE was a day of celebration in Fanad last week as family and friends gathered to mark two special birthdays. Fanad native Mary Tobin (Letterkenny), who turned 90 last Christmas, was joined by her brother Joachim McAteer who turns 80 this week for a joint birthday party. Also present for the celebration was their brother […]
Five men to appear in court following disturbance at Letterkenny church
Five men are set to appear in court today after an altercation at the Church of the Irish Martyrs in Letterkenny. The incident occurred yesterday morning around 11:30 a.m., prompting a Garda investigation into multiple public order offences. The individuals, aged in their 60s and 30s, were arrested at the scene, where weapons were also […]
BREAKING: Five men charged following Letterkenny brawl
The Donegal News understands a morning mass in Letterkenny was interrupted by a large disturbance earlier.
Concern as Letterkenny créche fees to rise by 21 per cent
by Louise Doyle CONCERN has emerged in the wake of an imminent 21 per cent hike in childcare fees at a Letterkenny facility. Parents of children who attend Wonder Years Childcare Centre in Rossbracken received an email in recent days detailing the increase, to come into effect in September. Advertisement One upset parent told the Donegal News that they […]
‘We could do with extra resources’: Sergeant McGroary
by Paul McElwee AS the old saying goes, ‘prevention is better than cure’, an adage which is especially true when it comes to crime. And, tasked with ensuring crime stays at bay in Letterkenny and the surrounding area is Sergeant Fergus McGroary, new crime prevention officer for Donegal Garda Division. Advertisement He has replaced the recently-retired Garda […]
Quality acts set to delight at Letterkenny Busking Festival
LETTERKENNY’S Main Street will play host to an afternoon of entertainment and some top quality acts this Saturday afternoon. The annual Letterkenny Busking Festival, now in its ninth year, has attracted talented buskers and performers from lots of different genres, creating great entertainment and a fun atmosphere for all to enjoy. And this Saturday, August […]
US visit to Letterkenny underway
Kim Liney from Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania is visiting Letterkenny this week as efforts are made to re-ignite the relationship between the US town and Letterkenny. For many years, the towns were twinned and members of Letterkenny Town Council visited Elizabethtown during the St. Patrick’s trip to the US each year. Over the years, close relationships […]
Accommodation urgently needed for ATU students
by Louise Doyle A FRESH call is being made for accommodation providers for students in Donegal ahead of the soon to be released CAO offers. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Students’ Union President Donegal, Kevin Sweeney said more accommodation is being actively sought. Advertisement He is appealing to anyone who has a spare house, apartment/flat, digs or a room […]
Zero tolerance at Summer Sessions in Letterkenny – gardaí
by Louise Doyle A ZERO tolerance approach to disturbance to residents, businesses and parking infringement offences will be in place during Summer Sessions Letterkenny, gardaí have warned. The four-day music extravaganza event kicks off today with headliners Kneecap. Advertisement Fresh from their hugely successful Box Office opening night of their biopic film of the same name, […]