THERE is much sadness locally following the passing of well-known Letterkenny artist Fiona Higgins. Fiona, of Glenoughty Close, Letterkenny passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. A very well known member of the community, Fiona’s death has been met by deep […]
Drugs worth €38,000 seized at house in Letterkenny
DRUGS worth an estimated €38,000 have been seized during the search of a house in Letterkenny. As part of Operation Tara and ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of drugs and related crime in County Donegal, gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit conducted an operation in the town on Friday. A garda spokesperson […]
Motorist tested positive for cocaine and cannabis
A driver stopped by Gardaí in the Letterkenny area on Friday night tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. The motorist was one of three drivers arrested on suspicion of drink/drug driving in Letterkenny last night. One driver was arrested on suspension of drink driving and another tested positive for cocaine. Gardaí are urging people to […]
Gardaí concerned for well-being of missing teenage girl
Gardaí in Donegal are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage girl. Gardaí say Lucy Cawley (15) was reported missing from Letterkenny since yesterday (Wednesday). Lucy is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, of slim build, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Advertisement Gardaí are concerned for […]
Protests at Tesco Letterkenny in solidarity with suspended worker
A GROUP of local activists held a demonstration outside Tesco in Letterkenny on Sunday afternoon after one of its stores suspended an employee for refusing to handle Israeli goods. Since the worker’s suspension last month, there have been a number of protests organised nationwide and an online petition which has gained thousands of signatures, calling for the retailer […]
Letterkenny businessman Michael Dunne is laid to rest
LETTERKENNY businessman Michael Dunne was remembered for living a full and fruitful life at his requiem Mass this morning. Mr Dunne, of Illistrin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, December 16. His requiem Mass took place this morning in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement Mr Dunne is […]
TCS Letterkenny raises €3,625 for Little Angels School
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) based in Letterkenny has raised €3,625 in a recent fundraising campaign through the sale of Toy Show treat boxes and a festive raffle with all proceeds going to the local Little Angels School. A committee of TCS staff volunteered to source and pack festive treat boxes with a variety of goodies […]
Little Angels to come under patronage of Donegal ETB
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LITTLE Angels Special School in Letterkenny is on track to become the first primary school in Donegal to come under the patronage of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). Donegal ETB currently provides full-time educational services in 15 post-primary schools across the county and its islands. However, there are currently no primary schools under […]
Letter to the editor: Pressures growing on our hospital staff
I recently had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital with my wife to support a relative of hers who was very unwell. I saw an Emergency Department overcrowded with patients in corridors, and in cubicles, being attended to by a very exhausted and overstretched medical staff. At the ambulance entrance there were many ambulance personnel with […]
Breaking: Two hospitalised after fallen tree incident near Drumoghill
TWO people have been taken to hospital after they were involved in a road traffic incident caused by a fallen tree on the N14 at Drumoghill. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident which occurred at approximately 6.30am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “Two persons have been removed to […]