By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have given the green light for Donegal County Council to proceed with proposals to build 172 new social housing units at Ballymacool, on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The Council’s Housing Capital Section proposes to build 18 one-bedroom apartments, 38 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom maisonettes, 13 two-bedroom houses, 57 three-bedroom houses, 13 […]
Wedding bells ring in new era for Cathedral
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ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny reopened yesterday after a major revamp and restoration project. And a new beginning for the iconic landmark will be rung in by wedding bells this weekend. Bronagh Marley and Dermot McGlynn will tie the knot in St. Eunan’s Cathedral this Saturday. Advertisement The happy couple will be the first to get married […]
Picture special: Letterkenny celebrates opening of the Jim Lynch Community Building
THE new Jim Lynch Community Building was officially opened last Thursday, September 25. As well as facilitating public events, meetings and functions, the new facility incorporates two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms right beside the existing astroturf (4G) playing pitch which has been a huge success since it was completed in 2019. The opening event was […]
Double festive fun being planned at Letterkenny centre
TWO festive craft fairs are being held at Letterkenny Community Centre in the run-up to Christmas. The centre said the events are being organised due to a high demand. The first craft fair will be on Sunday, November 23, from noon to 4pm. Advertisement The second fair will between the same times on Sunday, December […]
Dillons Hotel joins Tourism Ireland at important travel fair in Paris
A LETTERKENNY hotel has joined Tourism Ireland at an important travel fair in Paris. Tourism Ireland is bringing Ireland to Paris this week at IFTM Top Resa, one of the leading travel and tourism shows in France. Joined by 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Dillons Hotel – Tourism Ireland is highlighting the diversity of […]
Lots to see and do at the Ploughing Championships
by Mia Regan A RECORD-breaking number of people attended the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Offaly, earlier this month, with Europe’s largest agricultural event attracted 225,000 visitors. “This year, there were plenty of familiar faces and well-known brands everywhere. Advertisement “For those who aren’t too big into machinery and livestock, there was enough food, fashion and events for […]
Letterkenny students’ memorable trip to Creeslough
TRANSITION year students from Loreto Letterkenny have enjoyed a trip to Creeslough. Student Mia Regan said the group enjoyed kayaking, surfing, walking and soaking up the sun. Reflecting on the fun-filled trip, Mia said: “During this trip we did activities such as walking 25k, which was split up over two days, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing and much […]
Special trip down memory lane in Letterkenny tonight
THE next Letterkenny Memories event takes place tonight, Monday, in the Station House Hotel at 7.30pm. Artists on the night will include Brian Gallagher, Johnny Coonan, Eamonn Harkin, Anne Friel, Bellows n Beats, Martin Friel, Alistair Spence, Emma Meehan and Anthony McCarron. MC for the night is Patrick Doherty and there will be light refreshments. […]
Maple Group’s charity fundraiser a wonderful success
THE Donegal owned and operated Maple Group has proudly announced the success of its recent charity drive which has raised an incredible €3,000 in aid of Cancer Care West Donegal. The funds were officially presented last week to the charity at a special in store event. “We are absolutely thrilled with the response to this […]
Work to begin on Letterkenny travel project this month
WORK on the R229 Kilmacrennan Active Travel Project in Letterkenny is due to commence at the end of the month and is expected to be completed by September 2026. ACS Civils Ltd. has been appointed as the main contractor for this project. The works are located between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout including a section that extends […]