Birthday boy ‘Dotsy’ is 50 today!


He’s normally the man behind the camera capturing birthdays, celebrations and special occasions, but today he can enjoy being the centre of attention. Letterkenny man Stephen ‘Dotsy’ Doherty turns 50 today – and we wish him a happy birthday. The Glencar Irish man is a popular and much loved member of the An Post front […]


Donegal Darkness into Light events to be ‘bigger than ever’


by Louise Doyle THE need for the work of Pieta has “never been greater”, the executive campaigner of Pieta North West in Letterkenny has said. Emma Murphy was speaking as communities across Donegal are preparing to share the sunrise on Saturday morning in support of Darkness into Light, the charity’s annual flagship fundraiser. Advertisement A […]


Capacity Act meeting to take place in Letterkenny


FAMILIES of loved ones with a limited decision-making capacity are being urged to attend a public meeting in Letterkenny this week. ‘A Conversation with Áine Flynn’, Director of Decision Support Services, will take place in the Station House Hotel this evening from 7pm to 8.30pm. The event will provide a unique chance to hear directly about […]


Plans lodged to revamp popular Letterkenny pub


by Louise Doyle ONE of Letterkenny’s most popular bars could be set for a revamp after plans were lodged to transform the pub. Applicants Michael and Mark Blaney submitted proposals to Donegal County Council on April 22 to renovate and refurbish the Central Bar, Upper Main Street in Letterkenny. Advertisement If given the go-ahead, the pub could see a […]


Donegal’s top garda wants tougher laws to protect young people at discos 


BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S most senior garda has called on the community to ensure that adolescents are discouraged from consuming alcohol, and that measures are in place to look after those who do manage to become intoxicated. Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan was speaking to the Donegal News on Friday in Letterkenny at the launch of […]


Tailbacks in Letterkenny as Bank Holiday traffic causes lengthy delays 


Motorists are advised that traffic is extremely heavy in and around Letterkenny this Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. The town played host to the North West 10k earlier this morning and traffic restrictions were in place before and during the event. However, despite those restrictions being lifted, there are now tailbacks in parts of the town […]


Road closures announced for North West 10k


A NUMBER of road closures will be in place to facilitate the 27th North West 10k this coming Bank Holiday Monday. The fundraising event starts at 11am, and takes place in the environs of Letterkenny urban area. It attracts huge numbers each year and another big crowd is expected on Monday. Advertisement Gardaí have said traffic restrictions […]


Letterkenny DJ Conor gets booked for Electric Picnic


By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY DJ 666cmg (aka Conor McGranaghan) is set to make his debut at Ireland’s biggest music festival as he joins the Electric Picnic line-up for 2024. Set to perform in front of thousands in Stradbally, Co. Laois this August, the rising star said this opportunity is something he has dreamt of for […]