STUDENTS from ATU Donegal hosted a ‘walkout’ today at the Letterkenny campus. Participants left their classes and gathered at the front of the building to oppose recent Government decisions. The protest was held as students believe that Technological Universities haven’t been treated fairly by the Government in the recent budget. Advertisement Thousands of students from […]
PSNI issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teacher
The PSNI have launched a public appeal for missing man Seamus Quinn. Seamus works as a teacher in Letterkenny. Seamus is a 63 year old male. He has been described as having short grey hair. He is 5’8” of medium build and may have glasses on. Seamus’s exact clothing is unknown, however he may be […]
Two-car collision in Letterkenny
Gardaí received a report of a two-car road traffic collision at Cullion, Letterkenny, at around 8:50am this morning. A garda spokesperson said: “As this incident is ongoing, no further information is available at this time.”
Business Watch seminar to take place this evening in Letterkenny
An important Business Watch Seminar takes place this evening in Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny at 6pm. The event will be hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with An Garda Síochána Donegal. Hear directly from the Crime Prevention Officer on how businesses can protect themselves in the lead-up to the busy festive season — with […]
Deep sadness at death of Peter O’Donnell, Raphoe
THERE is much sadness across the sporting community in Donegal today with the news of the passing of the county’s own ‘Mr Boxing’, Peter O’Donnell. The Raphoe man dedicated much of his life to the sport he loved. He passed away peacefully earlier today. Advertisement President of the County Donegal Boxing Board since 2012, Peter […]
Donegal retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL Retail brand in Ireland, the XL Retail Awards […]
Victim Impact Statement sought after pensioner brandished knife
AN 83-year-old man brandished a knife at another man during a dispute over a boat. John Orsi of Ballymagowan, Kerrykeel, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday charged with a Section 11 Firearms offence. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that on January 31, 2025, at Massmount, Kerrykeel, gardaí took a statement of complaint from a man, who had been […]
George Shaw’s journey back to his roots
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By Brian McDaid WE are sitting in the reception area of the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny on a Saturday night. One of its residents here for the weekend has taken time out from a family function to have a chat about his connections with the town. It has been eight years since he was […]
First ever Harvest of Hope Festival a wonderful success
FARM families enjoyed a day of community fun and wellbeing at the first-ever Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival for Donegal farmers which took place on Sunday at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. The free, family-friendly event was organised by Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) as part of Connecting for Life Donegal event, with support from the […]
More top musicians for Skinner Concert
FIDDLER Matt McGranaghan, guitarist Joe Meehan and flute player Claude Morice have been added to the bill for the Skinner Concert in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny tonight. All three have released solo recordings and toured internationally. The Skinner Concert is being held to raise funds for a statue of the renowned Scottish fiddler […]