Letterkenny house sealed off during gardai operation


Gardai have sealed off a house in Letterkenny after reports of human remains being found. Officers arrived at the site at Leck Cottages this morning and have begun clearing the area. It’s understood the homeowner was given prior notice of the dig. Advertisement The remains are understood to be pre-2000. A garda spokesperson said: “An […]

Glencar Road to close tomorrow for tree removal


Glencar Road will be blocked tomorrow (Wednesday, January 29) from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Donegal County Council are closing the road to remove a tree damaged during Storm Éowyn. Diversions will be in place via Ard O’Donnell Road and Circular Road.  

Doors smashed during attack at Letterkenny housing site


GARDAÍ are appealing for information following a burglary at a building site in the Killylastin area of Letterkenny. The burglary occurred between 5pm on Friday, January 24 and 8am on Monday, January 27. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry to the site was gained after a lock was broken and a number of new builds were […]

Donegal is ‘again being left behind’, says chamber boss


Letterkenny Chamber says it is ‘extremely dismayed’ by the lack of a minister from Donegal in the new government. Charlie McConalogue lost his seat at the cabinet as the new coalition government was unveiled last week. Claire McDonough, President of Letterkenny Chamber, said the ‘glaring omission underscores the persistent neglect of this county by successive […]

Storm Éowyn fells iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree at Saint Eunan’s College


By Dionne Meehan  SAINT Eunan’s College in Letterkenny had to say a heartfelt farewell to their iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree after it was claimed by Storm Éowyn on Friday evening. The beloved tree stood for over 100 years, watching over the Letterkenny school and the generations of students who walked through their doors. Taking to […]

Letterkenny house building boom ready to take off


By Chris Ashmore A multi-million euro house and apartment building boom in the Letterkenny area is set to really take off this year, with a stream of council backed projects expected to get underway. Major advances have been made regarding plans for two major flagship multi-million euro projects in the town which will lead to […]

Rape survivor urges women to report behind closed doors abuse


by Louise Doyle A WOMAN raped by her former partner in her own home has urged other women experiencing sexual abuse behind closed doors to “take a deep breath and report it to gardaí”. Paul Arthur, 59, from Conwal, Letterkenny was jailed for ten years after a jury found him guilty on Friday of three counts of […]

St Brigid’s Cross-making in the Cathedral Quarter


A special cultural event to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day and the beginning of spring will be held in Letterkenny. The event hosted by the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter will be held in Dillon’s Hotel on Thursday, January 30, from 6.30pm-8.30pm. It will include making St Brigid’s crosses and celebrating the many special traditions connected to Brigid of Ireland. […]

Main Letterkenny to Ramelton road to be closed for a time on Sunday 


A section of the main Letterkenny to Ramelton road will be closed on Sunday morning to allow for the removal of an overhanging tree. Gardaí are advising motorists to take care and be aware that diversions will be in place while the work is carried out. The tree was partially blown over during Friday’s storms. […]