A FIREWORK was thrown through the letterbox of a house in Letterkenny. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at a property on Dr McGinley Road on Sunday, October 1, sometime between 9pm and 9.30pm. It comes as gardaí say there has been a sharp rise in the number of incidents involving fireworks being reported this […]
Long-serving Donegal foster carers honoured at a special event
THE Mayor of the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District, Cllr Kevin Bradley has honoured long-serving foster carers at an event in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. He was joined at the special appreciation event by Jacqueline Smyth, National Lead for Foster Care, Tusla and Gerry Hone, Regional Chief Officer, West North West, Tusla who extended their […]
100 years on, ‘Drumboe’ play takes us back to a divisive past
By Paddy Walsh THE power of the pen and the power of performance come together in a play that will bring audiences through a period of Donegal history that was both divisive and deadly. ‘Drumboe’, which is being staged in the Balor Theatre for three nights from tonight, Thursday, is the work of Letterkenny playwright, Kieran […]
Buncrana named Donegal’s tidiest town
By Dionne Meehan BUNCRANA has been named Donegal’s tidiest town at the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards. Receiving an outstanding score of 369 points, Buncrana took top spot in the county with Letterkenny coming a close second with 368 marks followed by Carrigart with 363 marks. Advertisement Elsewhere in Donegal, Raphoe, Moville and Glenties also received […]
Cash and debit cards stolen from Letterkenny house
GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a sum of cash and debit cards were stolen from a Letterkenny house at the weekend. Entry was gained to the house in Manor View Park via an open window at the rear of the property some time between 5pm on Saturday, October 7 and 2am the following morning. The […]
Councillors want to meet contractor before new lights switched on
By Róise Collins LOCAL councillors have requested a meeting with contractors ahead of the switching on of the new traffic signals at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny. It is hoped that the switching on of the new traffic lights will improve traffic flow at the busy junction by managing the traffic entering the roundabout. However, […]
Birthday celebrations – Letterkenny triplets turn 50
By Diarmaid Doherty THERE will be treble reason to celebrate in the James family home tomorrow on a special day for the Letterkenny family. Triplets Denis, Catherine and Marian turn 50 tomorrow – a half a century after arriving into the world of their parents Patsy and Olive James at Swilly View on October 13, […]
15 years evolving – Happy Birthday Evolve Clothing
FIFTEEN years ago, a vision was born, and this week, Evolve Clothing celebrates a journey filled with style, community, and heartfelt gratitude. Evolve Clothing has blossomed from a dream into a thriving reality. Brothers, JP and Mark McCloskey opened their first shop on October 9th 2008 in the middle of an economic recession. “At the […]
Gardaí investigating theft from Letterkenny Retail Park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of 110 sets of delivery wheels from the rear of the Retail Park in Letterkenny on Friday, October 6 at approx 10.30pm. In a statement posted on Garda Síochána Donegal’s Facebook page today, gardaí are urging anybody with dash cam footage to get in contact. “We are particularly interested in […]
Missing Letterkenny teen located safe and well
A Letterkenny teenager who was reported missing yesterday, Monday, October 9 has been located. Gardaí confirmed Joseph Armlich (14) has been located safe and well in a statement issued this morning. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance,” a spokesperson said. Advertisement