DONEGAL Senator Eileen Flynn will launch a short podcast series called ‘Travellers Lives’ at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday at 1pm. The three podcasts are on the themes of family, life on and off the road, and the importance of horses in Traveller culture. They’ve been put together by musician and former editor […]
Disappointment as St Eunan’s overlooked for much needed funding
A Letterkenny councillor has voiced his deep disappointment at St Eunan’s College being overlooked as part of a €7.6 billion school investment programme. Today it was announced that just one school in Donegal, St Columba’s College, Stranorlar, will receive funding for extension and refurbishment. “St Eunan’s College, with over 1,000 students and a growing waiting […]
Suspended sentence for Letterkenny woman who stole Easter eggs and clothing
A LETTERKENNY woman was handed a one month suspended prison sentence after being charged with three separate shoplifting offences. Detailing the evidence at Falcarragh District Court, Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle said that the defendant, Katelyn Reilly, had loaded a backpack with Easter eggs at the LIDL store, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, on March 21, 2024. She had […]
A memorable Burns Night with Letterkenny and District Pipe Band
LETTERKENNY and District Pipe Band hosted a wonderful celebration of Scottish culture with a memorable Burns Night last Saturday at Conwal Hall, Letterkenny, bringing together music, poetry and community spirit for an appreciative audience. The evening opened on a beautifully atmospheric note with The Skye Boat Song, sung by pipe band member Rebecca Quinn. She […]
Approval granted for 172-unit housing development in Letterkenny
APPROVAL has been granted for a 172-unit housing development at Ballymacool in Letterkenny. The €50 million development was approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage earlier this week. The application was moved from the planning stage into pre-construction after Donegal County Council granted Part 8 planning approval in September 2025. Advertisement The development […]
Woman missing from Letterkenny located safe and well
Kelly McConnell (37) who was reported missing from Letterkenny, on Monday, January 26, has been located safe and well. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance,” a garda spokesperson said.
Two motorists arrested in Letterkenny for excessive speeding
GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are urging drivers to slow down following two arrests for excessive speeding in recent days. On Sunday, while gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit conducted a speed check on the N56 Four Lane Road, between the Dry Arch and the Polestar Roundabout, a vehicle was detected travelling 135kmhr in a 60 kmhr […]
Man to appear in court following alleged stabbing incident in Letterkenny
A MAN is due to appear in court today following an alleged stabbing incident in Letterkenny yesterday. Gardaí attended the scene after the incident was reported. A man in his 20s is scheduled to appear before Buncrana District Court today.
Gardaí seek public’s help to locate woman missing from Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Kelly McConnell (37). Ms McConnell was last seen at the Market Square in Letterkenny in the early hours of Monday morning at approximately 1.30am. She was wearing a black top with a black and white skirt. Advertisement She is described as being approximately 5 […]
Eighty-six adults and seven families used new homeless shelters last year
As of the end of 2025, a total of 86 adults have accessed the new enhanced emergency homeless accommodation in hostels in Bundoran and Letterkenny, with 16 currently availing of the service. Seven families have also used the homeless shelters during this period, with two still availing of the accommodation. These centres, which opened in April […]