Second consultation on Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project 


The Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project is taking a step forward with a second public consultation period getting underway next week. Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland is inviting residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to share their views. The project is currently at Phase […]

How a grandmother’s stories about old Letterkenny sparked a passion for history


Letterkenny’s Kieran Kelly sits down with Paul Bradley in this week’s edition of The Third Degree to talk about his many passions. From delving into the Cathedral Town’s fascinating history to editing the hugely popular Christmas annual, he is a busy man! Hi Kieran, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little […]

Fundraiser in memory of the late Kevin Boylan


By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING event in memory of the late Kevin Boylan, who sadly passed away this year after falling ill on Errigal Mountain, will be held in Letterkenny later this month. A Karaoke Christmas Jumper Party will take place in the Swilly Inn at 6pm on December 22. Advertisement Running for the past 13 […]

Old courthouse to be transformed into tourist attraction


THE OLD courthouse in Letterkenny is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction as part of a new project launched by Donegal County Council. ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and aims to increase visitor numbers to Letterkenny’s historic town centre and to the wider […]

Aura Leisure scoops national quality standard award for 10th year in a row 


The Aura Leisure in Letterkenny has scooped the ‘Gold Standard Outstanding Award’ at the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Ceremony held in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. This marks the 10th year in a row that Aura Leisure has received the Gold/Outstanding Award. The National Quality Standard Awards have been held annually since 2001 and are the […]

Woman interrupts burglar in her Letterkenny home


GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a woman interrupted an intruder in her home. The burglary occurred at Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny on Tuesday, November 28 at approximately 5.15pm. A resident of the property was upstairs in their home when they disturbed an intruder. Advertisement The intruder ran down the stairs, jumped out a window and left the scene. Nothing was stolen and no […]

Funding announced for Ballybofey and Letterkenny sports projects 


THERE is good news for two Donegal sports projects which have been allocated €1.15 million between them in Government funding.  The Finn Harps-Donegal Community Stadium is to receive €693,550, while the Letterkenny Regional Sports Activity Hub at Carnamuggagh has been allocated €422,739. The “top up” grant allocations were announced on Wednesday by the Minister for […]

Child with suspected meningitis spent 18 hours on a chair in LUH


A FRENCH child with suspected meningitis endured an 18-hour wait for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital. The 15-year-old female student, who was staying with a host family in the county, spent almost a full day in a chair after presenting at the hospital with symptoms of meningitis. After being told she would be admitted to the Paediatric […]

Light up Letterkenny event to sparkle on Sunday night


Letterkenny will be lit up in a spectacular celebration of Christmas this coming Sunday night as the town hosts another Light Up Letterkenny event. Hosted by CBM Signs and friends, the Christmas tour of tractors, vans, trucks, classic cars, rally cars and motorbikes is a wonderful sight. MAIN PIC: The Eamonn Tinney and Sons vintage […]