A LETTERKENNY 5th year student studying in the Royal and Prior in Raphoe has been recognised for her exceptional marks in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement results. Julia achieved seven distinctions and two higher merits in her Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. To achieve a distinction Julia scored over 90 per cent in each of her […]
Go-ahead for Letterkenny funeral home
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council has given the go-ahead for the construction of a funeral home in Letterkenny. Applicant Michael Morning has been granted permission for the development of the funeral home, car park and all ancillary works with connection to existing services in Carnamuggagh. Advertisement The permission is subject to 13 conditions, which […]
New traffic cameras installed on Polestar roundabout
DONEGAL County Council has installed new “state-of-the-art” traffic cameras at the Polestar Roundabout to keep motorists informed on the current traffic conditions. With 24-hour surveillance of the roundabout available for the public to access, Cllr Donal Coyle said despite the new cameras being “useful”, they will not change the volume of traffic coming into Letterkenny. Speaking to […]
Former billionaire Seán Quinn in Letterkenny for book signing
FORMER billionaire Seán Quinn will be in Letterkenny tomorrow for a book signing for his memoir ‘In my Own Words’. The Fermanagh-born businessman will be signing copies of the book, which provides a personal insight into his life, at Bookmark in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday between 1pm and 3pm. In the early years of […]
Second consultation on Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project
The Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project is taking a step forward with a second public consultation period getting underway next week. Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland is inviting residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to share their views. The project is currently at Phase […]
How a grandmother’s stories about old Letterkenny sparked a passion for history
Letterkenny’s Kieran Kelly sits down with Paul Bradley in this week’s edition of The Third Degree to talk about his many passions. From delving into the Cathedral Town’s fascinating history to editing the hugely popular Christmas annual, he is a busy man! Hi Kieran, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little […]
Fundraiser in memory of the late Kevin Boylan
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING event in memory of the late Kevin Boylan, who sadly passed away this year after falling ill on Errigal Mountain, will be held in Letterkenny later this month. A Karaoke Christmas Jumper Party will take place in the Swilly Inn at 6pm on December 22. Advertisement Running for the past 13 […]
Old courthouse to be transformed into tourist attraction
THE OLD courthouse in Letterkenny is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction as part of a new project launched by Donegal County Council. ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and aims to increase visitor numbers to Letterkenny’s historic town centre and to the wider […]
Aura Leisure scoops national quality standard award for 10th year in a row
The Aura Leisure in Letterkenny has scooped the ‘Gold Standard Outstanding Award’ at the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Ceremony held in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. This marks the 10th year in a row that Aura Leisure has received the Gold/Outstanding Award. The National Quality Standard Awards have been held annually since 2001 and are the […]
‘Letterkenny Legends’ prove they have the right stuff for Germany’s most demanding obstacle course
By Conor Sharkey A team of five hardy Letterkenny natives have braved the winter chill to complete Germany’s most brutal assault course. ‘Getting Tough The Race’ covers 24 kilometres of terrain with around 150 obstacles standing in the way of those who choose to face the challenge. Advertisement This year attracted approximately 3,500 participants from […]