CLOSE TO 6,500 patients were admitted to hospital without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) in 2025, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) TrolleyWatch. Last year, 2,250 patients were left waiting on trolleys in the Emergency Department, while an additional 4,234 patients were without beds in wards across […]
Letterkenny’s Kelley Higgins to appear on Late Late Show News Year’s Eve special
AFTER a spectacular year of round tables and banishments, The Traitors winner Kelley Higgins will appear on TV screens once again. This time, Kelley will feature as a guest on The Late Late Show’s New Year’s Eve special. Kelley, from Letterkenny, won viewers’ hearts after completing The Traitors series as a faithful. Advertisement Along with […]
Cherished All-Ireland memento taken from Blake’s Bar
A LETTERKENNY pub has asked for help in tracking down a cherished All-Ireland football semi-final memento which they say was stolen from the wall of their pub. The framed article ‘15 Men And A Baby’ was written by local poet and author, Frank Galligan, and reflects back on Donegal’s famous All-Ireland semi-final win over Mayo […]
Phil Thompson and Shay Given charm fans during recent visit to Letterkenny
TWO football legends created plenty of excitement in Letterkenny recently with a surprise visit to Arena 7, delighting customers and staff alike. Former Liverpool and England defender Phil Thompson and Donegal’s own Shay Given, one of Ireland’s most celebrated goalkeepers, dropped into the popular dining destination for a flying visit yesterday. The visit quickly became […]
HIDDEN FROM VIEW: The fascinating history of Gortlee House
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PERCHED demurely at the bottom of De Valera Road, Gortlee House was once, like a lot of older buildings, outside of town, but now merely on the outskirts of Letterkenny. You’d notice it because of its position and the lustrous mature trees around it. But the house itself is notable, one which would not seem […]
Feature Flashback: My 10-hour stint on the beat with gardaí in Letterkenny
The Donegal News looks back at our most popular feature stories of 2025. THE increasing challenges our frontline services are under is undeniable, but on Saturday night I saw this first-hand when I was given the opportunity to accompany Letterkenny gardaí on the beat. Setting out at 6pm in an unmarked car with Garda Stephen […]
Sun’s out as shoppers hit the streets on Christmas Eve
In a week where Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s wonderful Shop LK campaign hit the €9m mark, there is a real festive feel around town today as locals and visitors hit the shops to pick up those last minute presents and some late Christmas shopping. In Letterkenny, the shops were busy from early and there were […]
Finding Santa
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By Brian McDaid I HAVE to say I was a bit disappointed, when, after a bit of searching, I finally got his number and called it. As it dialled out, I felt a shiver go through me as I waited for the call to be answered. “Hello … hello”, came the deep voice on the […]
Major Glencar housing development given green light
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A MAJOR housing development in Letterkenny – the largest in the town for many years – has been given the green light, despite numerous objections from residents. The large scale residential development consists of 260 residential units, comprising 100 dwellings and 160 apartments at Glencar Irish and Glencar Scotch. The plans, lodged by PJ McDermott in […]
Funeral to take place tomorrow of Letterkenny artist Fiona Higgins
WELL-KNOWN Letterkenny artist Fiona Higgins will be laid to rest tomorrow following her sad passing on Monday. Fiona, of Glenoughty Close, Letterkenny passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital. A very well known member of the community, Fiona’s death has been met by […]