THE Samaritans are looking for listening volunteers to help it continue delivering its vital services. The charity recently issued public pleas for anyone contemplating harming themselves to get in touch. The offers of help came following a number of sudden tragedies across the north west. Advertisement James, who asked that only his first name be used for […]
HSE announces further schedule of Covid clinics
THE HSE is continuing to vaccinate people in Donegal against Covid with a number of clinics taking place this week. Letterkenny vaccination centre, IDA Business Park, Ballyraine, Letterkenny will be open on Wednesday from 10.45am to 1.30pm for children aged six months to four years. From 2pm to 6.45pm vaccinations will be available to the 12 + years age […]
Public consultation for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project
DONEGAL County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland invite residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in the first non-statutory public consultation for the Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway Project. The project is currently at Phase 1 (Concept & Feasibility), which includes the identification of a project […]
Gardaí issue appeal for information over man missing from Letterkenny
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23-year-old Victor Furgal who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co.Donegal, since Saturday, 18th March 2023. He was last seen there at 10.30pm in the evening. Victor is described as being approximately 6 feet tall, with a medium build, brown hair and dark eyes. […]
Go-ahead for Tobins Letterkenny development
A POPULAR Letterkenny filling station has been given the green light for a major development including a drive thru. Service Station on the Port Road is to be undergo significant development works including the construction of a single storey extension to provide for a diner with a drive thru facility, kitchen and associated facilities. Applicant […]
Permission for 90 new homes in Letterkenny
DONEGAL County Council has granted conditional planning permission for what will be one of the biggest private housing developments in Letterkenny in years. Developer PJ McDermott has been given the go ahead to build 90 homes and a crèche at Glencar Scotch and Glencar Irish. The development of the 82 houses and eight apartments in two […]
Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade
Letterkenny St.Patrick’s Day Parade came back with a bang in 2022 and things are getting into full swing for the 2023 taking place on Friday 17. The parade is one of the biggest in the County and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full on celebration with a festival atmosphere […]
Substantial amount of jewellery stolen from Letterkenny shop
Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred at a shop premises at Main Street, Letterkenny in the early hours of Monday March 13 between midnight and 6am. Entry was gained to the premises and a substantial amount of jewellery was stolen. Advertisement Gardaí are appealing to any road users who have a dash cam […]
Gardaí ramping up operations for bank holiday weekend
GARDAI in Letterkenny are ramping up a roads policing operation for the bank holiday weekend and are warning people to behave responsibly. There will be a visible police presence on the town’s streets and roads tomorrow and over the weekend. Gardai say their main priority is to “keep people safe and prevent death or injury on our roads”. “We are urging […]
Almost 200 patients attend LUH’s emergency department
The hospital is also treating 10 patients with Covid-19 and four patients with Influenza A.