The Outdoor Classroom at Glebe House and Gallery was a fitting backdrop to launch this year’s Wainfest Children’s Arts and Book Festival. The theme of this year’s festival, which is in its 27th year, is ‘Our planet, Our Home’ and pupils from Scoil Naisiunta Na Sraithe Moire and Gartan National School were immersed in nature […]
Counter Deli donating today’s proceeds of tea and coffee to Pieta House
THE Counter Deli is open today with all proceeds from teas and coffees going to Pieta House. The Counter Deli was founded by husband and wife team Richard and Olivia Finney. Mr Finney died on Sunday, September 10. Advertisement Requiem Mass for the father-of-two and local businessman was held in the Church of the Irish […]
Letterkenny construction company shortlisted for prestigious award
A LETTERKENNY construction company has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Construction Industry Awards 2023. Boyle Construction, based at Ballyraine, Letterkenny, is the only Donegal company which has been named among the long list of nominees for the awards. The company has been nominated in the Health and Education sector for their work at the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. The hospital […]
Letterkenny sisters’ new podcast to help navigate listeners through life’s challenges
TWO Letterkenny sisters who started a podcast to help their listeners overcome life’s challenges have said the feedback they received so far has been amazing. Clare Houston and Aileen Tinney are just typical sisters, very close but very different. But one thing they have in common is their dependency on a good podcast to lighten […]
Haughey family hosting charity event in memory of ‘Gutcha’
A LETTERKENNY family is hoping to raise awareness of suicide and two important organisations as they climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey. On Sunday, October 1 at 10am, the Haughey family will climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey who sadly passed away in March. The father of two lived at Mountain Top, Letterkenny and […]
Owners say they have no immediate plans for Grill site
THE owners of the iconic Grill complex in Letterkenny say they have no immediate plans to develop the Port Road site. Demolition work on the once popular night club has been ongoing for several months now and is expected to continue for a number of weeks. The building is owned by the Tinney family in […]
Sadness over the death of talented musician Ted Ponsonby
THERE is a sense of sadness in Letterkenny following the death of talented musician Ted Ponsonby. Ted passed away yesterday (Wednesday). A son of Molly and Terry, he was a member of the Ponsonby family from Old Town, Letterkenny who are well known for their musical talents. Advertisement Ted was married to Marylin and was […]
New principal Linda loving life at Ballyraine NS
Despite having been in the position for some months now, Linda Moore started her first day of a new school term as the principal of Ballyraine National School just last week. The first day of this school term started much calmer when compared to this time last year. Twelve months ago the hallways were filled […]
End in sight for Letterkenny four lane project
THE Four Lane project in Letterkenny is set to be completed next month – 14 months after its scheduled deadline. Motorists will undoubtedly breathe a sigh of relief that the major infrastructure project is coming to an end following a number of delays and missed deadlines. The new road layout between the Polestar and the Dry […]
Death occurs of former Letterkenny mayor Damien Blake
THE death has occurred of Damien Blake, former Councillor and Mayor of Letterkenny. Damien Blake, 41, passed away in Donegal Hospice following a battle with illness. Mr Blake is originally from Letterkenny but was living in the Twin Towns. Advertisement Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.