WHEN Kellyann Brogan’s partner Ruairí Drummond treated her to a special day out at Glenevin Waterfall in Clonmany on her birthday in February, little did she know it would lead to a surprise proposal. Kellyann, from Carrigans, met Ballyshannon man Ruairí when she was a sous chef in Harvey’s Point Hotel and he worked in the bar. Ruairí […]
Probation bond for man who slapped garda’s hand
A YOUNG Letterkenny man who resisted arrest and slapped a garda on their hand has been handed down a 12-month probation bond. Letterkenny District Court heard how gardaí found Aidan McLaughlin (21) highly intoxicated and in a verbal altercation with staff at Voodoo Venue on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny on March 20, 2025. McLaughlin of Roughpark, […]
Letterkenny businessman Brian McCormick celebrates milestone anniversary
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THIS coming Friday, Brian McCormick Sports and Leisure will host a customer appreciation day to celebrate 30 years in business in Letterkenny. For Brian McCormick and his staff, it’s a way of saying thanks to those who have shown friendship and loyalty since the shop first opened back in April 1995. Brian admits that he […]
Man jailed for stealing bus ticket machine
A MAN with more than 60 previous convictions pleaded guilty to stealing a ticket machine from a Bus Éireann coach in Letterkenny to the value of €1,000 at this week’s local district court. Derek Dunne (24), of 31 H Markievicz House, Dublin, appeared before Letterkenny District Court via videolink on Monday. Dunne is charged that […]
Pic special: St. Eunan’s College Junior House awards
On Thursday evening St Eunan’s College invited junior students and their families to the Mount Errigal Hotel for their annual Junior House awards ceremony. The event was held as an acknowledgement and celebration of the students’ achievements from the academic year 2024/2025. Awards were presented across a range of different categories such as sport, music, […]
Health Minister to attend tomorrow night’s Northwest Breast Cancer Ball
THE Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll Mac Neill will be among the special guests at tomorrow night’s Northwest Breast Cancer Ball in Letterkenny. With former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given also attending, it promises to be a very special night at the Silver Tassie Hotel tomorrow night. The organising committee this morning confirmed that […]
‘A great mind has left the stage’
RENOWNED election analyst and pollster Seán Donnelly was laid to rest in Letterkenny on Friday following his sad passing last week. Mr Donnelly of Milltown, Dublin 6 and formerly of Cathedral Place, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Wednesday, November 26. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny […]
Funeral of Letterkenny man Alan James Moore to take place today
THE funeral will take place today of Alan James Moore, Holly View, Lurgybrack, Letterkenny. Alan passed away suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday. News of his passing has prompted many messages of sadness among his many friends and those who knew him. Alan was a bus driver with Marley’s Coach Hire and was a […]
‘Commercial rates hike will burden local businesses’ – Chamber
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LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce has written to Donegal County Council voicing concern that the proposed hike in commercial rates would place an additional burden on enterprises that are the backbone of the local economy. CEO of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Toni Forrester, sent the correspondence on behalf of members yesterday, on the eve of Donegal County Council’s […]