Planning permission has been approved for an extension and refurbishment to the current Donegal Hospice facility at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. The proposed development includes the construction of four new apartments. These additional apartments will accommodate patients and their families, offering a supportive and compassionate environment during their time at the hospice. Also included in the development […]
‘The worst crisis in our 27 year history’ says hostel manager
BY JEROME HUGHES EMERGENCY accommodation in Letterkenny has reached full capacity with managers claiming the county’s homeless situation has never been so dire. Colmcille Hostel, managed by the St. Vincent de Paul, provides four separate units for single homeless people and six units for homeless families. Advertisement In total, the Letterkenny centre is currently housing […]
€2,880 raised for Donegal Hospice and MS Ireland
HOUSEHOLD recycling centres throughout Donegal have contributed €2,880 to support the local hospice and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland. Donegal Hospice offers a range of palliative care services for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, while Multiple Sclerosis Ireland provides crucial services to thousands of individuals living with MS and their families. The much-needed funds were raised by Bryson Recycling […]
Mum launches fundraiser in memory of son
by Louise Doyle THE heartbroken mother of a talented Ramelton musician who lost his life in a car collision days before Christmas is behind a fundraiser in his memory. Paul Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey on Monday, December 18. Advertisement […]
Mass of thanksgiving to take place for Bishop
A MASS of thanksgiving for Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ is to take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny. Bishop McGuckian SJ will leave his post as the Bishop of Raphoe after almost seven years. Earlier this month it was confirmed that Bishop McGuckian was appointed by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of the Diocese […]
TUI planning lunctime protest at ATU Donegal on Tuesday
MEMBERS OF the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) at ATU Donegal will stage a lunchtime protest at the Letterkenny campus on Tuesday. It’s one of a number of lunchtime protests being organised nationwide at Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology. TUI members want to highlight what they say is the Department of Education’s failure to […]
Circet Ireland presented with major international award
IT WAS a proud day on Thursday for the staff and management at Circet Design and Innovation Hub in Letterkenny, Donegal when the company picked up a major international award for its broadband rollout mapping system. Circet Design provides various turnkey solutions for the Telecoms and Power industry, covering FTTH (Fibre to the Home) and […]
Chamber planning bumper St. Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny
Letterkenny’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place this year on Sunday, March 17 and Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce are inviting people, clubs and businesses from around the county to take part. The Letterkenny parade is one of the biggest in the county and once again, the Chamber is hoping to make this year’s event […]
‘My husband and my kids have got me back’
LETTERKENNY WOMAN’S AMAZING WEIGHT-LOSS STORY By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY woman Julie Gorman is urging those considering weight loss surgery to get it done locally instead of travelling abroad where treatments are also available. Advertisement Miserable and overweight, Julie decided to take action in 2022 for health reasons and concerns surrounding a family history of heart […]
Staff and customers ‘devastated’ that Veritas to close in Letterkenny
The Letterkenny shop which first opened in 1988 is to close with the loss of eight jobs.