By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY man who survived a devastating road traffic collision that claimed the life of his brother, has recalled the final words they shared moments before tragedy struck. Martin Gallagher, whose brother Anthony was killed just metres away from their home in the early hours of St Patrick’s Day, said he is […]
Motorists advised to take care following collision near Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are at the scene of a collision on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. The collision occurred at Illistrin, on the Letterkenny side of the Illistrin Fuels service station. Traffic is moving in both directions, but motorists are advised to approach the area with care. Advertisement The incident involved at least three vehicles. Gardaí […]
Letterkenny businesses join together in tourism initiative
BUSINESSES across Letterkenny are coming together with fresh energy and a shared vision to promote the town as the ‘Heart of Donegal’ and an ideal base for discovering everything the county has to offer. Building on the success of previous collaborative efforts, the newly revitalised Go Visit Letterkenny campaign brings together hotels, hospitality venues, activity […]
The hills are alive with the sound of Escorts
Motoring memories rekindled as RS1800 returns to Donegal By Brian McDaid IF you flick through the entry list for the ‘Donegal’ in two weeks’ time you will still see one car that outnumbers any other. Forty-five years after it went out of production it will be the Mk2 Ford Escort that will be still bouncing […]
Gaza graffiti sparks debate and concern
By Chris Ashmore THE Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has called on the perpetrators of a wave of Gaza-related graffiti around the town to show restraint and “have a think about” what they are doing as it could be counter-productive. Cllr. Gerry McMonagle’s comments come following a weekend that saw many residents being shocked […]
Damage caused to house following burglary in Oldtown
INVESTIGATIONS are underway following a burglary at a house in Letterkenny over the weekend. The incident occurred in the Oldtown area on Saturday, May 31 at approximately 10.50pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Entry was gained to a house and damage was caused within but nothing was stolen.” Advertisement Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to anyone who […]
Letterkenny native John Bradley dies in Coventry
THE death has taken place in Coventry of John Bradley, formerly from Bomany, Letterkenny. John had been living in England since moving away from the town in the mid-1960s. Married to Dolores (née Donoghue), a native of Oldtown, Letterkenny, he was a regular visitor back to the town where he was very well known. After […]
Double success for St Eunan’s pupils with country’s best construction projects
By Paul McElwee TWO pupils at St Eunan’s College were celebrating this week after being awarded for having the joint best Construction Studies projects in the country for the 2024 Leaving Certificate. Gabriel Gallagher and Peadar Breslin received certificates for their projects from both the TechnoTeachers Association and were also recognised with the same by […]
Celebrations as new B&Q store opens in Letterkenny
B&Q has today opened its brand-new store in Letterkenny, in the third of three store openings across Ireland since 2008. The opening of the new store follows B&Qs acquisition of three previous Homebase stores earlier this year. The new B&Q Letterkenny store employs 34 colleagues including 19 colleagues who transferred from Homebase. Advertisement The new […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to close for five weeks for painting work
By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny will close for five weeks later this year to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is planned for the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement The […]