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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Norman says goodbye
By Brian McDaid Emotions filled the kitchen in Letterkenny Fire Station on Tuesday night as the final speaker of the night addressed his fellow firefighters past and present on his very last drill night. Firefighter Norman Spratt was signing out after providing fire cover for his own town of Letterkenny for a quarter of a […]
Dan McTeague – A life filled with song, faith, warmth and love
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By Diarmaid Doherty How many times over the years did Dan McTeague join with his fellow singers and bring joy to the congregations at St. Eunan’s Cathedral? How often did he cause hearts to stir as he trilled the notes of the Panus Angelicum? How often did he cause the feet of the faithful to […]
Active Travel projects in Letterkenny to be opposed
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By Chris Ashmore A LOCAL councillor believes that now is not the time to proceed with a number of Active Travel projects in Letterkenny as the town is choking with traffic congestion. The topic is expected to generate some lively debate at today’s meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford, where councillors will be asked […]