MOTORISTS are being advised of traffic delays ahead of this weekend’s match in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. The Donegal vs Armagh match takes place on Sunday, February 16. Throw-in is at 3.45pm. A garda spokesperson said: “Traffic delays are to be expected both before and after the match. While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as […]
Senior services awareness event in Cara House
A ‘Senior Services Awareness Event’ will take place in Letterkenny on Monday, February 17. The event will be held in Cara House Family Resource Centre from 11am to 1pm. Gardaí from Letterkenny Community Policing Unit will be there to offer information and advice. A garda spokesperson said: “This will be a great opportunity to find […]
Councillor wants speed issues addressed in Letterkenny estates
A COUNCILLOR has told of how residents of Letterkenny housing estates are being plagued by incidents of speeding. Councillor Tómas Seán Devine said Willowbrook and the Elms residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the issue. The 100% Redress councillor will table a motion at the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting tomorrow calling for the installation of […]
‘Moonfest’ gathering to celebrate legacy of Paul Mooney
by Louise Doyle A SPECIAL gathering to celebrate the legacy and music of the late Ramelton musician, Paul Mooney, will take place on what would have been his 32nd birthday. Family, friends and former band mates of the talented musician will gather in The Cottage bar, Letterkenny, on Saturday, February 15, for a night of celebration […]
Frightening incident for two teenage friends in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A MOTHER has urged parents and guardians to be vigilant after her daughter and friend experienced a frightening incident in Letterkenny. The woman was speaking out after an upsetting experience in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday afternoon last, involving her 17-year-old daughter and her friend. Advertisement Taking to popular social media page, ‘Letterkenny […]
Letterkenny woman tells of her fear as her rapist is due for early release from prison
by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY woman has told of her turmoil and fear after learning the man jailed for raping her is to be released from prison in April of next year – three years early. Dominique Meehan was brutally attacked by Keith Hearne at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown on July 4, 2015. Advertisement Ms Meehan had […]
Consistency is important when navigating back to school blues for little learners
We are flying through the academic year and, for some little learners, it’s all getting a bit tedious! The reality of going to school day in, day out is wearing thin for some, and it can be a real struggle for parents to deal with. One such parent recently messaged Letterkenny Babies Facebook page: “My […]
The Apprentice journey starts for local businesswoman
Aoibheann Walsh, the owner of G&G Hair and Beauty Salon in Letterkenny, will hit our screens this evening on BBC1 The Apprentice, when she takes on the challenge to become Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner. The Kerrykeel woman previously described the news that she was to feature on the major programme as the “hardest […]
Suspected drugs worth €4,000 seized in Letterkenny
A man and a woman, both aged in their 20s, have been arrested.
Letterkenny house sealed off during gardai operation
Gardai have sealed off a house in Letterkenny after reports of human remains being found. Officers arrived at the site at Leck Cottages this morning and have begun clearing the area. It’s understood the homeowner was given prior notice of the dig. Advertisement The remains are understood to be pre-2000. A garda spokesperson said: “An […]