By Dionne Meehan THE funeral of a pedestrian who died in a collision on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny took place yesterday. Letterkenny man Ciarán Mc Art was pronounced dead at the scene after a road collision involving a lorry at Magherennan in the early hours of Friday morning. Advertisement He was the much loved son […]
Letterkenny students shine at Science Blast
STUDENTS from Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin, Letterkenny, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast at the RDS in Dublin from March 4 to 7. Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country were on show at the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology programme. E SB Science Blast is a STEM-focused educational programme […]
Learner driver tests positive for cannabis at Garda checkpoint
By Diarmaid Doherty Gardaí in Letterkenny last night arrested a learner driver after they failed a roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis. And while that person was being dealt with at the Garda checkpoint, another vehicle approached before carrying out a U-turn and driving away. Advertisement When it was eventually stopped by Gardaí, […]
Special feature: Ronnie Blake knows which side his bread is buttered!
By Paddy Walsh Reared in Letterkenny, ‘bread’ in Rathmullan – Ronnie Blake knows which side his is buttered! And his stand at the Food Coast Donegal Showcase event displays what’s on offer. Located on the Pier Road, the business he runs with his wife, Caroline, continues to be hugely successful. “We originally opened a takeaway […]
Interview: ‘You go into denial but also survival mode’
Manager of Donegal Women’s Centre Mary Herlihy reflects on her cancer journey.
School debates: Glenswilly NS are top of the class
Glenswilly National School emerged victorious in the County Final of the Concern Primary Schools Debates competition which was held last Wednesday. The two participating schools, Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Letterkenny, and Glenswilly NS, went head to head debating the motion: ‘The business sector has the most important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Call to light up iconic Celtic cross
TWENTY YEARS after the Celtic cross was erected outside St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, a call has been made to light up the iconic landmark. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has suggested that spotlights could be placed under the cross which could have special filters to reflect colours for different events. At this week’s meeting of the […]
Gardaí seek assistance in tracing Letterkenny teenager
GARDAÍ IN Donegal are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Letterkenny teenager. Patrick Potter (16) was last seen in Letterkenny on Thursday, March 14. Patrick is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 inches in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was […]
Pedestrian who died in Letterkenny collision is named
A PEDESTRIAN who died in a collision this morning on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny has been named as Ciarán McArt, 2 The Glebe, Letterkenny. Aged in his 30’s, Mr McArt died after a road collision involving a lorry at Magherennan, Letterkenny. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver was uninjured. Advertisement […]
Memorable night at Penneys fundraising fashion show…
By Dionne Meehan THE ATMOSPHERE in Penneys was electric on Tuesday night as hundreds gathered in the Letterkenny store to attend their fundraising Fashion Show. The staff in Penneys organised this event in support of their colleague, Olivia Robb, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Advertisement Working with the company for almost 30 […]