‘Substantial’ number of patients to LUH by ambulance


“A SUBSTANTIAL” number of patients arrived to Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department on Tuesday, the HSE has said. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the HSE said 105 patients were waiting in the hospital’s emergency department, with five ambulances queued up outside. However, we were reliably informed that the number of ambulances waiting was 11. […]


Funeral takes place today of man who died in storm incident


LETTERKENNY man Tommy Connors will be laid to rest this morning following his tragic passing last week. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at a domestic property during Storm Amy. Advertisement A very well-known and popular member […]


CORA Consulting Engineers announces new regional office in Letterkenny


CORA Consulting Engineers, a leading Irish civil and structural engineering consultancy, have announced the official opening of its new regional office in Letterkenny, on October 21. Located within the CoLab innovation centre at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), this strategic expansion establishes a permanent presence in the North West, reinforcing CORA’s commitment to serving clients and […]


Major retailer to expand in Letterkenny


THERE is good news for Letterkenny shoppers as Boots will be moving to a larger unit in the Letterkenny Retail Park just in time for the Christmas shopping period. The pharmacy and beauty supply store already has two shops open in Letterkenny, one in the retail park and the other on the Lower Main Street. […]


Students invited to audition for upcoming musical


By Mia Regan LORETO Letterkenny and St Eunan’s College are holding auditions for a school musical called ‘Our House’, featuring the music of Madness. The auditions are currently being held in the Concert Hall at Loreto Letterkenny every Friday after school, from 2pm to 4pm. Advertisement All students are welcome to join the auditions. Any […]


Féile an Fhómhair kicks off with packed lineup of events


WITH the nights getting darker and the weather colder, Féile an Fhómhair is back to bring some light and fun to the season. Lionra Leitir Ceanainn is very happy to present its festival calendar, supported by Foras na Gaeilge. The festival will start today, Tuesday, October 7 with a night of storytelling and song at […]


Tributes paid to man who lost his life in storm


THERE has been widespread sadness following the passing of a Letterkenny man who tragically died in a weather-related incident on Friday afternoon. The man has been named locally as Tommy Connors. Mr Connors, who was in his 40s, lost his life in the incident which occurred at a domestic property at around 4.15pm. Advertisement Gardaí […]