CHURCHILL woman Nellie Gallagher has been remembered as a renowned cook and adoring granny at her Funeral Mass which took place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning. Just weeks ago the 95 year old featured in the Donegal News when a new restaurant, named in her honour opened at the Glenveagh Visitor Centre. […]
TCS Letterkenny team achieves Top 5 finish in Irish Life Workplace Fitness Challenge
TCS Global Delivery Centre Letterkenny proudly announces its impressive achievement in the recent Irish Life Workplace Fitness Challenge, securing an impressive top 5 finish among participating companies across Ireland. The team’s dedication and commitment led to an amazing collective stride of over 26 million steps over the three-week challenge. TCS’ participation exemplifies its unwavering commitment […]
Letterkenny University Hospital ward in outbreak
by Louise Doyle A NOROVIRUS outbreak is affecting one of three wards in Letterkenny University Hospital currently in outbreak, while large numbers attending the emergency department and bed capacity strain has prompted some elective procedures to be postponed. Yesterday afternoon there were 66 patients in the Emergency Department with 18 patients waiting to be admitted. Advertisement […]
Fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal
By Róise Collins CONSTRUCTION is moving forward at the new IDA Business and Technology Park, bringing fresh hope for economic growth and job creation in Donegal even as uncertainty swirls around international trade and US tariffs. The site in Carnamuggah Lower, which is being developed by IDA Ireland, is part of a wider strategy to […]
Investigations launched following assault on man in Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man in his 50s following an incident in Letterkenny on Sunday night. The incident happened outside a premises on Main Street shortly after 9pm. Advertisement Gardaí have confirmed that the man was transported by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital, where his condition is understood to […]
Variety is the spice of culture in Donegal
by Evelyn Cullen AS Donegal County Council’s culture team met last week to review their year gone by, it was clear that variety is at the forefront of their strategy. “It’s been a busy year and what really stands out is the breadth of events we have on across all our cultural outlets,” said Jeremy […]
Tributes to retiring garda sergeant
by Paddy Walsh IN thirty years of dedicated service, Garda Sergeant Gerard Dalton earned his stripes and the plaudits of members of legal practitioners, the court services, and colleagues as he presented his final court sitting in Letterkenny. The Offaly native, who has served at a number of stations throughout the county, took his bow […]
Letterkenny financial service celebrates rebrand
John F. Loughrey Financial Services was acquired by Fairstone Ireland in November of last year. Last week marked the rebrand of the company to bring it in line with the same look and feel as the other Fairstone offices in Ireland. Fairstone Letterkenny, as the local office will be called, continues it’s long-standing tradition of […]
SVP deliver more than €324,000 in vital aid to Letterkenny families
By Evelyn Cullen AS the cost of living continues to put a strain families across Donegal, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Letterkenny has stepped in with €324,009 in vital assistance in the past year, which is significantly up on last year’s figure. From food and groceries to fuel and education costs, the need […]
Market Square works
UNCERTAINTY still surrounds the future of the vacant site beside the Market Square, where hoardings were erected following the demolition of several old buildings. In response to a question submitted by Cathaoirleach of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle has been notified that there is an “ongoing review” of the case and finalisation of […]