Patrick Potter, who was reported missing in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on March 14 has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána expressed their gratitude to the media and the public for their assistance.
Footpath needed for Kerrykeel roads, says councillor
CLLR Liam Blaney has called for the construction of footpaths and public lighting on the Ranny Road and Glenvar Road, Kerrykeel. The councillor told last Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District that there was no footpath on the Glenvar Road up from the school meaning pedestrains had to cross the road. He said he […]
Muireann Bradley to play three concerts as part of the Earagail Arts Festival
Donegal teenage music sensation Muireann Bradley is to appear in three concerts in her home county this summer. The Ballybofey musician has confirmed three dates in July as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. The finger-picking guitarist and singer rose to fame following her show-stopping appearance on Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. […]
Three people taken to hospital after Letterkenny crash
TWO drivers and one passenger had to be taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Letterkenny.
Funeral takes place in Letterkenny of Ciarán Mc Art
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) […]