By Paul McElwee PRESIDENT of the Atlantic Technological University, Dr Orla Flynn, has said that the university is currently ‘unable to deliver on our promise for the region’ because of constraints placed upon the technological university sector. Dr Flynn was addressing a conferring session at ATU’s Donegal Letterkenny campus yesterday (30th) when she made the […]
Undercover operation led to arrest in drugs case
AN undercover Garda operation led to the arrest of a man on charges of possession of illegal drugs for the purpose of selling or supplying. Oluwashina Omoniyo, who was also charged with one count of money laundering, was ordered to undertake 240 hours of community service when he appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The charges […]
Let lip-sync battle commence
By Paul McElwee THERE’S not a person who isn’t guilty of grabbing a hairbrush and pretending to sing along with our favourite musical artists in the confines of their own bedrooms, having a lip sync battle with the radio. That battle will be taken out of the bedroom and into the hotel next Friday (November […]
Hero neighbour praised following explosion
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY family who were left shaken after an explosion tore through their home last week have offered their grateful thanks to all who helped during the shocking incident. Last Tuesday, shortly before 10pm, a fire broke out after an explosion at the home of Karima and Patrick Sweeney in the Ballymacool […]
Divided opinions on use of former courthouse
by Louise Doyle FUTURE plans for Letterkenny’s former courthouse have divided public opinion. A public event was held in the old courthouse building, on Justice Walsh Road, on Thursday last to garner people’s opinions on the building’s redevelopment into a tourist attraction. Advertisement By using the historic courthouse building as a major tourist attraction, it is hoped increased […]
Letterkenny’s elderly struggle with isolation
By Rebecca Crockett MANY elderly members of the community in Letterkenny are remaining isolated and still feeling the effects of Covid-19, it has been claimed. Letterkenny Day Centre committee members say many of the older generation who could be using their services are still trying to rebuild their lives post-pandemic. Advertisement Some members of the […]
Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny marks 170th anniversary
By Rebecca Crockett THE principal of Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny has thanked the “small village” of people responsible for the institution’s success as they marked their historic 170th anniversary last Saturday. Ms Gerardine Mullen told Donegal News that without the support of the staff, her role would be a lot harder. Advertisement “There’s no way any […]
Tickets for night for Charlie Collins are booking quick
CHARLIE Collins announced recently that he was retiring after almost 40 years at the forefront of local media. A specially-arranged night to honour the Letterkenny man will take place at the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, November 15. As well as a gala dinner, there will be a trip down memory lane for all those […]
Letterkenny mother calls for safety measures on dangerously busy road
by Dionne Meehan A WORRIED mother living in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny has pleaded with Donegal County Council to install further safety measures on the R245 amid fears someone will be killed. Mary Lane, who has been living on the road for over nine years, said she witnesses and experiences “near misses” on a daily […]
Work on new-look Market Square could finally start next year
By Chris Ashmore WORK on a new-look Market Square in the heart of Letterkenny could finally begin next year – eight years after an initiative to enhance what is a key public space in the town was originally put forward. After numerous delays, it has now emerged that a contractor could be appointed in the […]