TWENTY YEARS after the Celtic cross was erected outside St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, a call has been made to light up the iconic landmark. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has suggested that spotlights could be placed under the cross which could have special filters to reflect colours for different events. At this week’s meeting of the […]
Gardaí seek assistance in tracing Letterkenny teenager
GARDAÍ IN Donegal are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Letterkenny teenager. Patrick Potter (16) was last seen in Letterkenny on Thursday, March 14. Patrick is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 inches in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was […]
Pedestrian who died in Letterkenny collision is named
A PEDESTRIAN who died in a collision this morning on the Ramelton Road outside Letterkenny has been named as Ciarán McArt, 2 The Glebe, Letterkenny. Aged in his 30’s, Mr McArt died after a road collision involving a lorry at Magherennan, Letterkenny. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver was uninjured. Advertisement […]
Memorable night at Penneys fundraising fashion show…
By Dionne Meehan THE ATMOSPHERE in Penneys was electric on Tuesday night as hundreds gathered in the Letterkenny store to attend their fundraising Fashion Show. The staff in Penneys organised this event in support of their colleague, Olivia Robb, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Advertisement Working with the company for almost 30 […]
Gardaí issue warning ahead of St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend
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.