The Way We Were 


Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com September 20, 1975 Advertisement Letterkenny bottom of list in Tidy Towns rating DONEGAL’S largest and most talked-of town, Letterkenny, has sunk right to the bottom of the […]

Class of 1990 return to St Eunan’s College


OVER 60 members of the St Eunan’s College Leaving Cert class of 1990 met up again at a special 35th anniversary reunion last weekend. Former classmates came from the United States, UK and all parts of Ireland to meet up once again. At a special welcoming event at the college, they were welcomed by Damien […]

Letterkenny Reunion video screening tomorrow night


A YEAR on from last year’s wonderful Letterkenny Reunion, a special video of the celebrations will be shown at the Station House Hotel tomorrow night, Friday. The two-hour long video has been meticulously edited from hours of footage to showcase the highlights of what were a fantastic four days of events in Letterkenny in August […]

Martin’s plea to help find a home


By Dionne Meehan SIX months after a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher now finds himself homeless. A funding shortfall has stalled vital accessibility works on his home and family members are now trying to help him find alternative accommodation. Advertisement On St Patrick’s Day, Martin […]

Oktoberfest returns to The Cottage Bar, Letterkenny


THE Cottage Bar is bringing Oktoberfest back to Letterkenny from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, with a weekend packed with live music, German beer, snacks and plenty of atmosphere. All steins are €10, featuring a specially selected range of German brews and local favourites from Kinnegar, and festival-goers can enjoy a variety of […]

Donegal’s Kelley bags the prize as she wins The Traitors


LETTERKENNY woman, Kelley Higgins delighted Donegal viewers last night as she was announced as the winner of The Traitors series. The 23 year old was the youngest contestant on the show. She entered the game as a ‘faithful’ and managed to make her way through the entire game without murder or banishment. Advertisement Kelley was […]

Harvest of Hope – free festival for Donegal farmers


On Sunday, 12th October 2025, farm families from across Donegal are invited to attend the Connecting for Life Donegal Farmers Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival, taking place from 1pm to 5pm at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Coinciding with World Mental Health Week and the Green Ribbon Campaign, this is the first farmer-focused wellbeing event of […]

Man taken to hospital following assault in Letterkenny 


A MAN had to attend Letterkenny University Hospital following an alleged assault at the weekend. Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in relation to an assault incident that is alleged to have occurred on the High Road, Letterkenny in the early hours of Saturday, September 20, between approximately 12.30am and 4am. A man […]

Letterkenny man appointed to key music position


DONEGAL Education and Training Board (ETB) has announced the appointment of John McIvor as the new manager of its music service, Donegal Music Education Partnership (DMEP). This follows the departure of its previous manager Martin McGinley last year. Originally from Letterkenny, John previously worked as the project administrator with the music service. Advertisement Prior to […]