Public urged to be extra vigilant of smishing fraud


GARDAÍ have urged the public to be extra vigilant of smishing (text message) fraud this festive season. This comes after numerous banks and financial institutions have reported that they are experiencing very high levels of smishing. Rather than placing links within the fraudulent text, fraudsters are issuing phone numbers for customers to ring in order […]

Aonair to perform debut  show in Letterkenny tomorrow night


By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man Brendan McGlynn, aka Aonair, is bringing his dynamic live show to the Regional Cultural Centre for the first time tomorrow night. Since its creation over two years ago, Aonair is one of Ireland’s most exciting and promising acts. Advertisement Brendan’s sound combines lush 80s inspired electronic production with rich reverbs, […]

Capacity concerns emerge for Little Angels School


by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that the new state-of-the-art Little Angels School in Letterkenny will not have enough classrooms to meet demand when it opens within weeks. Works on the school are due to be completed at the end of this month by Boyle Construction, ahead of an expected move in date of early February. Full story […]

Letterkenny is the largest town in State wthout rail


Letterkenny is the largest town in the State without a plan for rail – and within a decade it will have become the largest Irish town without any rail services, campaigners have warned. The 2022 census identified Letterkenny as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, with a population of just over 22,500 people, making it the […]

Children’s Flu Vaccination clinics to be held in Donegal


A CHILDREN’S flu vaccination clinic will be held at The Vestry in Letterkenny between 11am and 1pm on Saturday, December 28. Flu is a severe infection caused by a virus. The flu virus infects your lungs and upper airways. Advertisement Flu affects people of all ages. In some people flu can cause serious complications such […]

Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny man 


GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 25-year-old Daithí Harvey who is reported missing from Letterkenny. Mr Harvey is missing since Saturday, December 14. A garda spokesperson said: “Daithí is described as being 6 foot 1 inch in height with a medium build. He has short, blonde hair and blue eyes. […]

Letterkenny prepares to host another Christmas Carol Trail


THE heart of Letterkenny will embrace the festive spirit as it hosts its annual Christmas Carol Trail on Friday, December 20. This cherished event, now in its 11th year, is organised collaboratively by the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter, and Letterkenny Community Development Project along with the respective churches. It brings together the […]

Bernie McTeague celebrates her 90th birthday


There were celebrations in the McTeague home at Glencar, Letterkenny recently to mark Bernie McTeague’s 90th birthday and the 64th wedding anniversary of Bernie and her husband Dan. The popular couple were joined by family members and close friends as family friend Monsignor Kevin Gillespie celebrated Mass for the occasion. Pictured with Bernie and Dan […]

Man fined for speeding outside Magherabeg National School


A MAN who was detected speeding outside Magherabeg National School told Letterkenny District Court he was unaware of the variable speed limit. Martin Murray, 2 Castleview Court, Swords, Dublin, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday this week after failing to pay an FCN for speeding. Murray was detected by a Go Safe Van operator driving […]