by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission for the construction of an apartment building refused the green light by Donegal County Council has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Applicant George Doherty Construction (IRL) Ltd., lodged plans in December 2024 to provide 12 one-bedroom apartments and 13-two-bedroom apartments at Rann Mor, Creeve (Smith) in Letterkenny. Advertisement The […]
Prayers to be said for Letterkenny brothers following fatal collision
PRAYERS will be said in Letterkenny this evening for two brothers, one of whom lost his life following the overnight fatal traffic collision in the town. Anthony Gallagher died from his injuries in Letterkenny University Hospital this morning after he and his brother Martin were struck by a vehicle at Lower Main Street. The incident […]
BREAKING: Man in his 60’s has died following overnight traffic collision in Letterkenny
Gardaí have confirmed that one of the pedestrians who was seriously injured in the overnight traffic collision in Letterkenny has died. The man, aged in his 60’s, passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today. The second pedestrian, a man also aged in his 60’s, has been airlifted to Galway University Hospital where he continues […]
Letterkenny St. Patrick’s Day parade cancelled following overnight collision
LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce have announced the cancellation of today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny following an overnight traffic collision at Lower Main Street. The decision was taken in the interest of public safety, following consultations between Letterkenny Chamber and the Gardaí. The scene of the collision remains cordoned off this morning as Garda […]
Man fined for swallowing drugs during garda search
A MAN who swallowed suspected drugs while gardaí were carrying out a search on his person has been fined. Letterkenny District Court this week heard how gardaí were on patrol on March 3, 2024 when they observed two males acting suspiciously at Station House Hotel car park in Letterkenny. Gardaí carried out a search on […]
PARENTING: Town Park incident shows a lack of respect
In this week’s Parenting Column, Louise Flanagan writes about a recent incident in the town park
Excitement for Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
WITH just days to go until Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17, excitement is mounting across the town. One of the largest parades in the county, this year promises to be another spectacular celebration, bringing a true festival atmosphere to Letterkenny. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, the parade is set to showcase a […]
‘Public safety will be compromised over Letterkenny Fire Service cuts’
by Louise Doyle CLAIMS Letterkenny Fire Service is facing significant cuts which could lead to compromised public safety have been refuted. In a letter sent to this newspaper from a senior station officer at Letterkenny Fire Station, deep concerns were highlighted that the drastic and imminent reduction in resources will jeopardise public safety in an […]
Little Angels School controversy – a crisis that didn’t just happen overnight
By Sabrina Sweeney Nine children. Nine families across Donegal left wondering. Advertisement Nine young lives now in limbo because, yet again, the system has failed them. The exhaustion and heartbreak facing the families who at this time have no prospect of being able to send their children to school in September because there are not […]
Traffic lights for Oatfield junction
PLANS are in the pipeline to replace the existing Oatfield mini-roundabout at the Ramelton Road-De Valera Road junction with traffic lights, it has emerged. What will be a revelation to many came to light this week in a written response to a question tabled by Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh who had called on the local council […]