Kim Liney from Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania is visiting Letterkenny this week as efforts are made to re-ignite the relationship between the US town and Letterkenny. For many years, the towns were twinned and members of Letterkenny Town Council visited Elizabethtown during the St. Patrick’s trip to the US each year. Over the years, close relationships […]
Accommodation urgently needed for ATU students
by Louise Doyle A FRESH call is being made for accommodation providers for students in Donegal ahead of the soon to be released CAO offers. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Students’ Union President Donegal, Kevin Sweeney said more accommodation is being actively sought. Advertisement He is appealing to anyone who has a spare house, apartment/flat, digs or a room […]
Zero tolerance at Summer Sessions in Letterkenny – gardaí
by Louise Doyle A ZERO tolerance approach to disturbance to residents, businesses and parking infringement offences will be in place during Summer Sessions Letterkenny, gardaí have warned. The four-day music extravaganza event kicks off today with headliners Kneecap. Advertisement Fresh from their hugely successful Box Office opening night of their biopic film of the same name, […]
Death of Kathleen Doherty
THE death has occurred of Kathleen Doherty (née McCrory), 7 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny. Ms Doherty passed away peacefully at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny on Tuesday, August 13. Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday, August 15 from 12 noon until 10pm, with rosary at 9pm. Advertisement Requiem Mass will […]
Support urgently needed as back-to-school costs soar in Donegal
WITH the back-to-school season upon us, families across Donegal are feeling the immediate strain of rising education-related expenses. The Donegal Food Response Network, supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), has urgently launched its back-to-school appeal for donations to your local community groups, helping those most affected by these financial pressures. In response to this growing […]
Letterkenny’s Summer Sessions 2024: Gate times, line up, car parking and restricted items
By Tara McCormack SUMMER Sessions Letterkenny is about to take the town by storm from the 15th to the 18th of August 2024. The festival promises an exciting blend of live music, thrilling funfair rides, tasty food stalls, and a fully licensed bar. Advertisement Held at Kiltoy, Letterkenny (Eircode F92C57F), just an eight-minute walk from […]
Letterkenny dancers ready for World Streetdance Championships
A GROUP of ten young people from Pinehill Dance Studios in Letterkenny have recently qualified to represent Ireland at the World Streetdance Championships in Blackpool. The event gets underway on Wednesday, August 14, and the Letterkenny group are ready to dance their hearts out to not only represent Ireland but their proud county of Donegal. […]
First-ever Donegal Mela to showcase Indian Culture at An Grianán Theatre Plaza
The Indian Community Centre in Letterkenny will present the inaugural Donegal Mela next Saturday, August 17 at An Grianán Theatre Plaza. This landmark event aims to celebrate and showcase the vibrant Indian culture within the community of Donegal, offering a unique blend of workshops, activities, music, live performances, and stalls for all ages to enjoy. […]
Cathedral Quarter to launch 10th anniversary booklet
LETTERKENNY Cathedral Quarter will launch their tenth anniversary commemorative booklet as part of their Heritage Week activities. The booklet will be launched by Eddie McKeever, Managing Director of the McKeever Hotel Group in Dillons Hotel on Friday, August 23 at 8pm. The booklet is both a celebration and reflection of the Cathedral Quarter achievements throughout […]