GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Armlich, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since October 4, 2023. Joseph was last seen leaving his home in Letterkenny at approximately 9am on Wednesday last. Joseph is described as being 5” 7’ in height, with […]
Drumboe drama casts new light on tragic local history
A new drama by well-known Letterkenny writer Kieran Kelly will premiere at The Balor, Ballybofey later this month. Drumboe reimagines and recalls events leading up to the execution of as the Drumboe Martyrs in March 1923. The story details the interactions of three men – prisoner Charlie Daly, his former comrade and current jailor General […]
Letterkenny’s gridlock to be discussed tomorrow
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council is to be asked to contact the National Transport Authority (NTA) for extra resources to tackle traffic and congestion issues in Letterkenny. Motorists have become increasingly frustrated by the mounting levels of traffic and gridlock in the town in recent weeks. Advertisement Two separate motions will be discussed at […]
Letterkenny staff to strike over pay disparity
by Louise Doyle CHRONIC underfunding and a pay disparity will see workers at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal take to the picket line in two weeks’ time. The stark concerns around underfunding and the difficulties with recruitment and retention of staff came under the spotlight at a gathering of staff and service users in Letterkenny on […]
Addiction recovery café to open in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A POP-up café for those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is to open in Letterkenny. The ‘3C’s’ Café (coffee, courage and chat) is a new initiative of Alcohol Forum Ireland. It will work with people in recovery who have raised the lack of alcohol free social spaces in the evening as a […]
Resident thought her number was up after latest near miss at busy junction
By Dionne Meehan A CONCERNED resident in Lurgybrack is calling for ‘no overtaking’ signs to be installed at a busy Letterkenny junction after the latest incident on the road during which she was left “bumper to bumper” with a car coming the other way. Highlighting the issue to the Donegal News this week, the resident […]
Donegal Youth Service launches ambitious three-year plan
DONEGAL Youth Service has launched an ambitious three-year strategic plan to support young people and volunteers. The leading organisation in Donegal is rolling out its new strategic plan from 2023-2025, with young people at the heart of the objective. Regional Director of Donegal Youth Service, Lorraine Thompson, said the new stategic plan demonstrates the organisation’s commitment […]
College Farm Road apartment application withdrawn
A GRANT of planning sought to build eight two-bed apartments at a site on College Farm Road in Letterkenny has been withdrawn by the developer PJ McDermott. A number of residents in the area had lodged objections to the Burt based developer’s plans, citing the fact the proposal was too dense by comparison to other […]
Man taken to hospital after alleged assault in Letterkenny
A MAN had to be taken to hospital following an alleged assault by a group of males in Letterkenny last week. Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an incident in which a man was allegedly assaulted by a group of male on the Port Road, Letterkenny, at 3.10am on Tuesday morning. The injured man was taken to Letterkenny University […]
Farmers Alliance to hold first Letterkenny meeting
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL farmer who has set up a new political party to bring rural voices back into Irish politics is set to hold a meeting in Letterkenny over the coming weeks. Redcastle man Liam McLaughlin established the Farmers’ Alliance Group earlier this year as a result of fertiliser costs sky rocketing. Advertisement […]