Special concert to celebrate Nollaig na mBan


A special Nollaig na mBan concert will be held in Conwal Parish Church in Letterkenny on Sunday, January 5 at 7pm. The beautiful night of songs, poetry and peace will feature a reunion of the talented Wild Atlantic Women. Nollaig na mBan or Little Christmas, which is celebrated on January 6, is regarded as the end of […]


Review of the year: What made the headlines in 2024


In tomorrow’s edition of the Donegal News we take a look back at some of the big stories – in news and in sport – that captured the headlines in 2024. Our comprehensive Review of the Year offers a window into the past 12 months when there were stories of tragedy, celebration, happiness and heartache. […]


Funeral takes place of Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny


The funeral took place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday of Margaret Bradley (née Laughlin), 52 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny and formerly Rahan, Letterkenny. She died on Thursday in Letterkenny University Hospital. Margaret was predeceased in October last year by her husband Willie, and at her funeral Mass, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie recalled how the couple […]


B&Q to buy Homebase store in Letterkenny


B&Q Ireland is to open in Letterkenny after announcing that it has reached agreements to acquire three leasehold stores, currently trading as Homebase. The three stores in Letterkenny, Navan, Co. Meath and Waterford will complement B&Q’s existing network of eight stores in the Republic of Ireland, and the company say the purchase will represent strategic […]


Islamic Cultural Centre plans for Letterkenny appealed


by Louise Doyle PLANS for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre give the green light by the council last month have been appealed by local residents on the grounds of a traffic hazard and disturbance to the area. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission […]


Sadness at passing of Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny


News of the passing of Grace Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny, has been met with much sadness in the town. Ms Kelly (née Gallagher), died peacefully at her home today, surrounded by her loving family.  A very well known lady and much loved neighbour and friend, Ms Kelly will be remembered for her warmth and kindness. Advertisement […]


Calls to add additional lane at Mountain Top


By Róise Collins CALLS have been made to introduce an additional lane at the Mountain Top to ease traffic congestion coming into Letterkenny. Queues of traffic climbing the road toward the George Boal Roundabout from Illistrin has become a familiar sight for commuters travelling from west Donegal toward Letterkenny. Advertisement Independent councillor Micheál Choilm Mac […]


Public urged to be extra vigilant of smishing fraud


GARDAÍ have urged the public to be extra vigilant of smishing (text message) fraud this festive season. This comes after numerous banks and financial institutions have reported that they are experiencing very high levels of smishing. Rather than placing links within the fraudulent text, fraudsters are issuing phone numbers for customers to ring in order […]


Aonair to perform debut  show in Letterkenny tomorrow night


By Dionne Meehan LETTERKENNY man Brendan McGlynn, aka Aonair, is bringing his dynamic live show to the Regional Cultural Centre for the first time tomorrow night. Since its creation over two years ago, Aonair is one of Ireland’s most exciting and promising acts. Advertisement Brendan’s sound combines lush 80s inspired electronic production with rich reverbs, […]


Capacity concerns emerge for Little Angels School


by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have emerged that the new state-of-the-art Little Angels School in Letterkenny will not have enough classrooms to meet demand when it opens within weeks. Works on the school are due to be completed at the end of this month by Boyle Construction, ahead of an expected move in date of early February. Full story […]