By Chris Ashmore CONCERNS that motorists are flouting the speed limit on one of Letterkenny’s busiest roads has prompted fresh calls for urgent safety measures to be put in place. It has emerged that the vast bulk of motorists are exceeding the speed limit on the Glencar Road, above McGovern’s junction (close to Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin). Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny to host Burns Night celebrations
LETTERKENNY and District Pipe Band will host their version of Burns Night on Saturday, January 24 in Conwal Parish Hall Letterkenny with doors open from 7pm. They will not have a lavish banquet nor will the whisky be flowing but they will have a lovely stew with neaps and tatties and of course haggis. There’s […]
Calls for more grit to be made available after cold snap
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A NUMBER of Donegal County Councillors are set to raise motions at tomorrow’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, calling for increased provisions of grit for roads and housing estates following last week’s cold snap. The motions come in the wake of the county’s first snowfall of the year. With temperatures plummeting below freezing, roads and […]
Frances Gallagher remembered for a life of love and friendship
LETTERKENNY woman Frances Gallagher has been remembered for leading a life devoted to companionship, friendship and family at her requiem Mass. Ms Gallagher, of 8 Gaeltex Drive, Oldtown, passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, December 31. Requiem Mass took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Friday. Advertisement Growing up, Ms Gallagher […]
Decision due tomorrow on proposed housing development
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A DECISION is expected tomorrow on whether a proposed housing development in Letterkenny, which has drawn objections from residents, will be given the green light. Applicant Letterkenny Rosemount Homes Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council on November 6, 2025. Planning permission is being sought for a period of ten years for the development, consisting […]
‘A beautiful, caring soul’ – death occurs of Áilbhe Hines, Letterkenny
THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny following the passing of Áilbhe Hines, Cashel Park, Letterkenny. Áilbhe, who was originally from College Farm Road in Letterkenny, was very well known and her passing, which occurred at her home, is deeply by her family, many friends and the artistic community. She worked as a facilitator with Change […]
Cars stolen in separate incidents
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of two cars in separate incidents. On Tuesday, December 23, between 9am and 8pm, a black Peugeot 5008, registration number 11 KE 7800’ was stolen from Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam between those times is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement A […]
New superintendent appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station
A NEW superintendent has been appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station. Siobhan Mollohan has been promoted to the position of superintendent with responsibility for the Donegal North Community Engagement Functional Area, Donegal Garda Division. Letterkenny Garda Station has been without a superintendent for almost two years following the promotion of Goretti Sheridan to Chief Superintendent for […]
Fans urged to plan ahead for Donegal v Derry game at O’Donnell Park
GARDAÍ have issued advice ahead of the Dr McKenna Cup clash between Donegal and Derry at O’Donnell Park tomorrow, urging match-goers to plan their travel and parking carefully. Ahead of the 1.30pm throw-in, gardaí advise attendees to arrive early, use town parking in Letterkenny, and walk to the grounds. Alternatively, a free shuttle bus will […]
Anne McGlinchey remembered for her faith and devotion to family
LETTERKENNY woman Anne McGlinchey was remembered for her strong faith and profound love for her family, at her requiem Mass on Friday. Ms McGlinchey, of 7A Beechwood Avenue, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 23. Requiem Mass took place on Friday, December 26 in St Eunan’s Cathedral. Advertisement Speaking at Mass, Chief […]