by Kate Heaney A PLANNING application was lodged with Donegal County Council last week seeking permission to develop a ten apartment complex to the rear of The Pulse Nightclub on Ramelton Road in Letterkenny. The permission sought includes removal of an existing shed on site and the construction of a two-storey, above ground floor level […]
Tractor Run in aid of Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation Fund
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING Tractor Run will take place this Sunday with all proceeds going towards the Barney Gibbons’ Rehabilitation fund. Barney, who recently underwent a leg amputation due to an illness, is now left with limited mobility. Advertisement Now at risk of a second amputation, Barney’s close friend, Robert Browne, organised the run. […]
Letterkenny prepares for tenth Christmas Carol Trail
THERE will be a truly festive atmosphere in the heart of Letterkenny before Christmas as the town hosts its tenth carol trail. This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 22 starting at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm. This unique festive event is organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter and Letterkenny […]
Coyle proud and privileged to be elected Donegal ETB chair
By Diarmaid Doherty THE newly elected chairperson of Donegal ETB, Cllr Donal Coyle, said it’s an honour and a privilege to hold the chain of office on the board. Cllr Coyle was elected at Monday’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny and replaces outgoing chairperson Cllr. Michael McBride whose term has come to an end. […]
Man hospitalised after assault incident in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating an incident of assault in Letterkenny on Tuesday night which saw a man in his 40s treated in hospital for injuries. The incident happened at around 10.30pm and it’s believed it occurred outside a licensed premises. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News that Gardaí responded to reports of an incident of […]
Motorist left shaken after men tried to get into car
by Louise Doyle A WOMAN has been left shaken after two men tried to stop the car she was driving in Letterkenny and gain entry to the vehicle. The woman was alone in her car driving along the Fr McLoone Terrace on Tuesday night shortly after 9pm when she was startled by something being thrown from the […]
Seven distinctions for Royal and Prior student
A LETTERKENNY 5th year student studying in the Royal and Prior in Raphoe has been recognised for her exceptional marks in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement results. Julia achieved seven distinctions and two higher merits in her Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. To achieve a distinction Julia scored over 90 per cent in each of her […]
Go-ahead for Letterkenny funeral home
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the go-ahead for the construction of a funeral home in Letterkenny. Applicant Michael Morning has been granted permission for the development of the funeral home, car park and all ancillary works with connection to existing services in Carnamuggagh. Advertisement The permission is subject to 13 conditions, which […]
New traffic cameras installed on Polestar roundabout
DONEGAL County Council has installed new “state-of-the-art” traffic cameras at the Polestar Roundabout to keep motorists informed on the current traffic conditions. With 24-hour surveillance of the roundabout available for the public to access, Cllr Donal Coyle said despite the new cameras being “useful”, they will not change the volume of traffic coming into Letterkenny. Speaking to […]
Former billionaire Seán Quinn in Letterkenny for book signing
FORMER billionaire Seán Quinn will be in Letterkenny tomorrow for a book signing for his memoir ‘In my Own Words’. The Fermanagh-born businessman will be signing copies of the book, which provides a personal insight into his life, at Bookmark in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday between 1pm and 3pm. In the early years of […]