by Louise Doyle GARDAÍ in Letterkenny are ramping up a roads policing operation this bank holiday weekend and are warning people to behave responsibly. There will be a visible garda presence in Letterkenny and across the county this weekend, as hundreds of people will enjoy St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Sunday. Advertisement Gardai say their main […]
Excitement builds for the Letterkenny St Patrick’s parade
THE parade is one of the biggest in the county and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this event another full of celebration with a festival atmosphere on the day. St.Patrick’s Day marks the start of One Donegal Social Inclusion Week and the parade has lots of participants reflecting Social Inclusion. One Donegal […]
Downings born priest gets Papal appointment
A DOWNINGS born priest has received a Papal appointment which will see him being responsible for seminaries and the formation of priests around the world. The Vatican this week announced that Monsignor Eamonn McLaughlin has been appointed by Pope Francis to the position of adjunct under-secretary of the Formation Office of the Dicastery for the […]
ACCIDENT UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after collision involving lorry
The Letterkenny to Ramelton Road is closed as a result and diversions are in place.
Diarmaid Doherty appointed Editor of Donegal News
THE Donegal News is delighted to announce the appointment of Diarmaid Doherty as its new Editor. The Letterkenny man, who has over 30 years’ experience working in local journalism, joined the company last year as News Editor. Diarmaid said he is extremely proud to have been appointed Editor. Advertisement “The Derry People and Donegal News […]
Water outages expected in Letterkenny
Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 2pm on Wedensday, March 20.
Man who fell asleep in Letterkenny hospital is fined
A RATHMULLAN man was convicted and fined €100 when his case came before the District Court in Letterkenny last week. Oliver Shovlin (44) of Clondallow admitted being intoxicated at Letterkenny University Hospital on February 29. He was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and the court heard he was compliant at all times. Advertisement Solicitor for […]
Politicians reflect on resounding No-No vote
BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S government and opposition politicians are being accused of running scared after they failed to attend the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday to witness the counting of votes in the duel referendums. Aontú’s Mary T Sweeney, who campaigned for a No-No result, says her delegation remained present throughout the day as a sign […]
Letterkenny Credit Union honours retiring directors
LETTERKENNY Credit Union paid tribute to three outgoing directors on Saturday night acknowledging their “unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment” over a combined 70 years of service. Many tributes were paid to retiring Directors Maureen O’Donnell, Mary Forde and Jim Toner who all served voluntarily as directors and left a rich legacy. The three outgoing Directors […]