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 […]
Letterkenny woman Anne Larkin remembered for her kindness
LETTERKENNY woman Anne Larkin has been remembered for her kind and generous nature following her sad passing last week. Ms Larkin, of 3 Rosemount Villas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 22. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday, January 24 in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Advertisement Born on Arranmore Island in 1946 […]
Works to continue at Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny
Works are continuing to identify and resolve the fault affecting a section of the public lighting network at the Dry Arch Roundabout. Due to the complexity of underground services in the area, repairs are taking longer than anticipated. A spokesperson for Donegal County Council said: “It is expected that the works will take at least […]
New Bishop installed: A momentous day for Diocese of Raphoe
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THE new Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop Niall Coll has told the people of the diocese that he wants to listen to them, to learn and to serve the Gospel together. On a day of prayer and celebration in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, parishioners joined family and friends as Bishop Coll, a native of St Johston, […]