PROPOSALS to set up a temporary ice-skating rink in Letterkenny later this year have been given a warm reception by local councillors. Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has been approached in relation to the proposed setting up of an ice-rink. It is understood that the site in question will be on council lands adjacent to the […]
Letterkenny woman who completed college course in her 70s hopes to inspire others
A LETTERKENNY student who began learning body massage in her 70s hopes her journey will inspire others to consider part-time study. Kate Sweeney has just completed the Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage at North West Regional College (NWRC) and says studying is “great for the brain at any age”. With a career that includes working […]
Trial for man charged with burglary at Letterkenny car dealership
A MAN is to stand trial in October charged with burglary and causing damage at a Letterkenny car dealership. Thomas McDonagh (45), 2 Canal Road, Letterkenny, was served the Book of Evidence at Monday’s Letterkenny District Court. McDonagh is charged that on May 4, 2019 at Divers Garage, Canal Road, he allegedly damaged a motor […]
Motorists urged to step up security measures following spate of attacks
by Louise Doyle CAR owners are being urged to step up security measures following a theft and spate of damage to cars in Letterkenny University Hospital’s car park and in Ramelton. Gardaí are investigating the theft of a blue Toyota Sienta with a partial registration of ‘171D62’ that was stolen from LUH ‘s car park on Saturday, June 7 […]
Local Community Safety Partnerships expected to be in place in September
by Louise Doyle A NEW crime and policing forum replacing the defunct Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) is expected to be in place in September. Donegal JPC was disbanded late last year to make way for the establishment of Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs). Advertisement Concerns around the delay in rolling out the LCSPs had previously been voiced amid a […]
Alarm after teenagers threaten to sexually assault child
by Louise Doyle THERE are renewed calls for a park warden in Letterkenny town park following what has been described as an “appalling incident” in which a group of teenagers threatened to sexually assault a child. A mum has told of how she was at the skate park with her five-year-old child on Tuesday at 5pm when […]
Motion calling for slip-road at Polestar Roundabout fails to pass
By Chris Ashmore THE likelihood of a new additional slip road being constructed on the Ballyraine side of the Polestar Roundabout to link into the N56 four lane road out of the town beside the Port Bridge looks like being a long shot – and is not expected to happen in the next few years. […]
Exclusive: Brave Martin Gallagher on the road to recovery
By Dionne Meehan IT felt like any ordinary Sunday night. Martin and Anthony Gallagher left their home at Charlie Daly Terrace to enjoy a night out at a local pub in the lead up to St Patrick’s Day. Advertisement Unaware of the heartbreak that lay ahead, the brothers spent the evening enjoying themselves before deciding […]
Funeral of Nancy Russell: A legacy of kindness left behind
By Diarmaid Doherty THE legacy of deep kindness which she left behind was the endearing theme at Saturday morning’s requiem Mass for Nancy Russell (née Black), whose death took place last week. Nancy, of Roughpark in Letterkenny, was a very popular neighbour and friend to many and those who attended Saturday morning’ Mass in the […]
Newly elected Mayor highlights importance of ‘mutual respect’
By Chris Ashmore THE new Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council has spoken of the importance of having “mutual respect” and working as a team to advance projects during his term of office. Cllr. Ciaran Brogan was elected as the new mayor at the council’s annual general meeting which was held in Milford on Tuesday. […]