By Dionne Meehan RESURFACING works have commenced on the R250 road from Newmills Bridge to the White Stone near Kernans Shop. Traffic management will be in place for the next few days and motorists are advised to expect delays. Advertisement Taking to social media to announce the news yesterday, Cllr Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly said these […]
TCS employees launch ‘Loose Change’ initiative for Little Angels school
A group of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees based out of the TCS Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny have launched the company’s latest fundraising initiative called ‘Loose Change’. The goal is to raise €2,000 in support of the Little Angels School Transport Fund, a crucial resource for a local school that makes a significant difference […]
Bespoke court service for women to begin in Letterkenny
A BESPOKE programme for women aged 18 and over who are either in or at risk of entering the court system is to commence in Letterkenny. The weekly programme will begin on Wednesday, June 26 in Donegal Women’s Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The programme is gender sensitive and acknowledges female-specific needs. Advertisement A range […]
Letterkenny candidate jailed over refusing to pay Covid fine has been released
A LETTERKENNY candidate jailed for non payment of a Covid fine has been released. Anne McCloskey (67), of Chapel Road, was remanded in custody on Wednesday last over the non-payment of the fine imposed in 2022 for breaching Covid-19 regulations. A gathering in support of Dr McCloskey outside Hydebank prison had been planned for Saturday, […]
Football community gathers to say a final goodbye to Dessie Kelly
By Diarmaid Doherty REPRESENTATIVES from a host of football organisations and clubs gathered at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny yesterday for the funeral Mass of one of the county’s best known sporting administrators, Dessie Kelly, 13 Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny, The former secretary of the Donegal League and founding member of Letterkenny Rovers FC died on […]
N13 Dual Carriageway Lane Closures
A SECTION of the Dual Carriageway will be closed for a period of time this week while essential maintenance works are carried out. Lane closures will be in place on the N13 Dual Carraigeway between the Manorcunningham Roundabout and the Dry Arch Roundabout today, June 17 and June 18. Today, inbound lane closures began at […]
Fr Anthony Hartnett to be appointed to St Eunan’s
Newly ordained Fr Anthony Hartnett’s first appointment as a priest is to St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, it has been confirmed.
Kieran Kelly’s ‘One for the Road’ – a literary pub crawl like no other
By Paddy Walsh PUB quiz question: Where did John Doherty open a bar in Letterkenny in the late 1830’s? And, for a bonus point (pint?), name his great, great, great-grandson who currently runs it? Advertisement Two questions that are fully answered in Kieran Kelly’s book ‘One for the Road’ which is to be launched next […]
Man who didn’t realise he was banned from driving is put off the road again
A MAN has been warned that he faces a custodial sentence if he is caught driving again while disqualified. Davit Bitadze (48), 3 Cnoc Ard is charged with having no driving licence and no insurance on February 23 last. The court heard how Bitadze had been stopped by gardaí at Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan. Advertisement He was asked for his […]
A special day for Fr Anthony, his family and friends
By Paddy Walsh On an occasion blessed by its solemnity and the music and song of the combined choirs, St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny played host to the ordination of Stranorlar man, Fr. Anthony Hartnett on Sunday. A packed congregation watched the ceremony as he was ordained into the priesthood by former Bishop of the […]