Former teacher’s new book celebrates the history of Loreto Letterkenny


By Róise Collins AS part of the 170th celebrations marking Loreto eductation in Letterkenny, former teacher Ann Carroll will launch her new book ‘The Convent’ at a special event at her old school next week. Ann, who grew up in Kilkenny, moved to Donegal in 1975 following the passing of her father. Her family moved to […]

Preparations well underway to feed those on their own on Christmas Day


By Róise Collins WITH Christmas just around the corner many of us are panicking about picking the perfect present or the dreaded untangling of the Christmas lights, but in Letterkenny volunteers are busy making preparations to feed hundreds of people across Donegal on December 25. Kathy O’Connor who works as a life coach and counsellor is one […]

Dillons Hotel hosts coffee morning for Donegal Hospice


By Paddy Walsh OVER €1,400 has been raised this week on behalf of the Donegal Hospice as the result of a coffee morning organised by staff at Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny. And with donations still coming in, the figure is expected to rise to close to €2,000. Advertisement Boxer Jason Quigley has thrown his hat into […]

‘Christmas tree’ photograph delivers traffic anger


by Louise Doyle YOU’D be forgiven for thinking this photograph is of a Christmas tree. But far from festive cheer, it is actually a photograph of bumper to bumper traffic captured on the High Road in Letterkenny earlier this week. The photograph, taken by our photographer, Brian McDaid, elicited huge reaction when he shared it online, with […]

Letterkenny to light up for Christmas this Sunday


LETTERKENNY will switch on to Christmas this weekend. Kicking off the festive season in the town, the Christmas lights will be turned on this Sunday, November 24. The popular annual family event will commence at Market Square/Main Street at 6pm. Advertisement This event is always well attended and a great chance for all of the […]

NoWDOC to move to new premises in town next week


by Louise Doyle NOWDOC in Letterkenny will relocate to new premises next week, the HSE has confirmed. The GP treatment centre will move from its current location in Oldtown to Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub, Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, (F92 NP23), from 6pm on Tuesday, November 26. Advertisement The NoWDOC GP Out of Hours Service provides an […]

John F. Loughrey Financial Services partners with Fairstone Ireland


FAIRSTONE Ireland has announced the acquisition of John F. Loughrey Financial Services, a highly respected financial planning firm based in Letterkenny. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Fairstone Ireland’s growth, bringing its total Assets Under Management (AUM) to €1.5 billion. This marks Fairstone Ireland’s sixth strategic acquisition, further solidifying its position as one of Ireland’s […]

Planning approved for Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny


by Louise Doyle Planning permission has been granted for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny –  despite residents voicing concerns over traffic congestion, safety and the close proximity of a holy well. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission for the centre […]