LAST year, in the days after his beloved St Eunan’s GAA club won the Donegal Senior Championship, Barney McMonagle featured on the front page of the Donegal News. The photograph captured a delighted Barney holding the Dr Maguire Cup which was brought to his home at 2 Hawthorn Heights by team captain Kieran Tobin. It […]
Letterkenny Fastway franchise owner speaks out after company enters into receivership
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A BALLYBOFEY man who invested over €20,000 in the Letterkenny franchise of Fastway Couriers said he has been left “high and dry” after the company unexpectedly went into receivership last week. When Stephen Doherty returned to work last Tuesday after the Bank Holiday, he anticipated a busy day ahead. However, events took an unexpected turn […]
Tensions rise as Fianna Fáil members attend meetings
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By Evelyn Cullen FIANNA Fáil members across Donegal turned out in their droves last week to voice anger over the process that led to Jim Gavin’s selection as the party’s Presidential candidate, and the ensuing disastrous fallout that saw him withdraw from the race. A number of meetings were held in different parts of Donegal […]
‘Irish flag should not be a standard of division’
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MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie, the Administrator of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, has called on people to reflect on what the Irish national flag means to us as a nation. Speaking to the Donegal News on comments made during a funeral homily this week, the current Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe, expressed his concerns that the […]
Uisce Éireann investment lowers Letterkenny’s leakage
UISCE Éireann customers in The Grange, Letterkenny are now enjoying a more secure and reliable water supply after the completion of essential leakage reduction works in the area. The works, which were carried out under Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme, involved the replacement of almost 400m of aging water mains with new modern pipes. […]
Football match raises €19,000 for Letterkenny hospital
TWO companies have joined forces to raise almost €20,000 for Letterkenny University Hospital. Doctor Khan, head of the Paediatric Department , and staff from the Paediatrics Ward in the hospital recently accepted a donation for €19,000 to benefit patients and their families. The donation was from local businesses Boyle Construction and O’Hara & Harrison Electrical […]
Clanree Hotel scoops four awards at the Irish Hotel Awards
CELEBRATIONS are underway at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny after it secured four prestigious awards at the Irish Hotel Awards. Staff from the Letterkenny hotel travelled to The Johnstown Estate in Enfield on October 20 to attend the awards ceremony, which returned this year with renewed purpose and prestige. The evening marked a powerful tribute to Ireland’s […]
LUH’s Paediatric Ward receives €19,000 from local businesses
DOCTOR Khan, head of the Paediatric Department , and staff from the Paediatrics Ward in Letterkenny University Hospital recently accepted a donation for €19,000 to benefit patients and their families. The donation was from local businesses Boyle Construction and O’Hara & Harrison Electrical Contractors. The funds were raised through sponsorship from a friendly football tournament between […]
Go-ahead for housing development in Killylastin
PLANNING permission for the construction of 16 houses has been given the green light by Donegal County Council. Applicant Property Hold Limited lodged plans with Donegal County Council for the erection of the dwellings in An Gleann Rua, Killylastin, in April of this year. The proposed development also comprised access to existing public services, including all other associated site development […]
Transport Minister to be asked to come to Letterkenny to witness traffic gridlock
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A LOCAL councillor is to ask for the support of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District in writing to the Transport Minister to urge him to come to the town to see firsthand the serious traffic congestion. Cllr Gerry McMonagle is expected to table at motion at tomorrow’s meeting asking that the Letterkenny-Milford MD writes to the Minister for Transport […]