by Michael Lockhart A NEWLY formed voluntary group is working with staff to improve services in Letterkenny University Hospital for patients and their families. The group is currently developing a number of new initiatives at the hospital. Advertisement Sean Murphy, LUH Hospital Manager, has spoken of his appreciation of the work of the volunteers. He said […]
€24,000 worth of suspected cannabis seized in Letterkenny
INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after gardaí seized €24,000 worth of suspected cannabis and €7,000 cash in Letterkenny earlier this month. As part of Operation Tara, uniformed gardaí searched a residence in the Letterkenny area on September 6, 2024. One man was arrested but has since been released without charge. Advertisement The drugs seized will now be […]
Catherine and Paul’s dream wedding where friendship turned into forever
By Tara McCormack THIS WEEK, Donegal News celebrates the wedding of Catherine Mac Intyre and Paul Murphy, both from Letterkenny, who recently celebrated their big day at the stunning Mount Errigal Hotel. Their love story is one built on years of friendship, and their wedding day was nothing short of spectacular, filled with heartfelt moments, […]
Cathedral Quarter to launch 10th anniversary booklet
The launch of Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter’s tenth anniversary commemorative booklet will take place at the local Dillons Hotel on Thursday, September 26. The event promises to be something of a red-letter day for the group as it marks a remarkable first decade for the Cathedral Quarter committee. Speaking this week one of the main driving […]
‘I am living a life sentence as a girl who hasn’t even yet begun her life’
by Dionne Meehan A WOMAN who was sexually assaulted by a Donegal taxi driver after a night out in Letterkenny when she was 18-years-old, is calling for reform after waiting seven years for justice. Paul Bryan (63) of The Bungalow, Newtowncunningham, admitted two charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on October 22, […]
Man allegedly head-butted a garda and spat blood in his face
A DERRYMAN who allegedly head-butted a Garda and spat blood in his face in addition to other charges including punching a woman in the face, has been remanded in custody at Castlerea Prison. The defendant’s solicitor, Rory O’Brien, complained of the delay in having the Book of Evidence served on his client when the case came […]
Uisce Éireann urges Letterkenny residents to conserve w
Uisce Éireann is urging customers in Letterkenny, especially in the elevated areas of Bomany, Newmills, Roughan, and Drumanaught, to conserve water as reservoir levels remain under pressure due to high demand. This has led to intermittent water supply issues in certain regions. “We are appealing to customers in the Letterkenny area to conserve water to […]
‘Delivery’ needed to tackle dereliction in Letterkenny’
By Kate Heaney THE state of cordoned off buildings and dereliction on Letterkenny’s Main Street saw questions raised by a number of councillors at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford MD meeting. Members Donal Coyle, Ciaran Brogan, Jimmy Kavanagh and Donal Mandy Kelly had all tabled motions to find out what was being done to resolve the issue and […]
Letterkenny man shows his support to those affected by defective concrete blocks
THIS gentleman (80s) walked from Letterkenny to the Clanree Hotel to support defective concrete block homeowners in their protest yesterday evening. The protest coincided with the Fianna Fáil selection convention. Despite not having defective blocks in his home, he attends every protest to show his solidarity. Advertisement He has been described as a “legend” by […]
Mayoral Reception go-ahead to honour Teresa McDaid
MEMBERS of the Letterkeny, Milford MD agreed at Tuesday’s meeting to hold a Mayoral Reception to honour the great work done in sport by Letterkenny woman Teresa McDaid (pictured), in recognition of her role as manager of the Irish Athletics Team at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh proposed the motion which was […]