GARDAÍ are appealing for information after a woman interrupted an intruder in her home. The burglary occurred at Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny on Tuesday, November 28 at approximately 5.15pm. A resident of the property was upstairs in their home when they disturbed an intruder. Advertisement The intruder ran down the stairs, jumped out a window and left the scene. Nothing was stolen and no […]
Funding announced for Ballybofey and Letterkenny sports projects
THERE is good news for two Donegal sports projects which have been allocated €1.15 million between them in Government funding. The Finn Harps-Donegal Community Stadium is to receive €693,550, while the Letterkenny Regional Sports Activity Hub at Carnamuggagh has been allocated €422,739. The “top up” grant allocations were announced on Wednesday by the Minister for […]
Child with suspected meningitis spent 18 hours on a chair in LUH
A FRENCH child with suspected meningitis endured an 18-hour wait for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital. The 15-year-old female student, who was staying with a host family in the county, spent almost a full day in a chair after presenting at the hospital with symptoms of meningitis. After being told she would be admitted to the Paediatric […]
Light up Letterkenny event to sparkle on Sunday night
Letterkenny will be lit up in a spectacular celebration of Christmas this coming Sunday night as the town hosts another Light Up Letterkenny event. Hosted by CBM Signs and friends, the Christmas tour of tractors, vans, trucks, classic cars, rally cars and motorbikes is a wonderful sight. MAIN PIC: The Eamonn Tinney and Sons vintage […]
Letterkenny employee Kyle Burke clinches ‘One to Watch’ award
In a celebration of excellence, Kyle Burke from Letterkenny has emerged victorious, securing the prestigious “One to Watch” award at the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland. The black-tie event took place last week in Mayfair, London at the InterContinental Park Lane. This prestigious award recognizes Kyle as one of the rising stars within governance […]
Gardaí are investigating a house fire in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are investigating a fire at a house in Letterkenny which occurred yesterday evening, Sunday, December 3. In a statement sent to the Donegal News, Gardaí confirmed that no persons were injured during the incident. “Enquiries are ongoing,” a spokesperson said.
Two major developments planned for Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney Planning permission was sought for two major developments in Letterkenny this week reflecting the growing population of the town. The Islamic Community in Donegal are seeking planning permission for a new Cultural Centre which will be located on a greenfield site at Lisnennan, further up the road from the E&I manufacturing unit. […]
Covid outbreak at hospital as emergency department is extremely busy
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is dealing with an outbreak of Covid-19 while the emergency department is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending in recent days. On Thursday 146 people attended the Emergency Department and there are currently 80 patients in the ED with eight patients waiting to be admitted. In a statement this afternoon […]
ATU Donegal awarded €1.2 million for upkeep
by Kate Heaney ATLANTIC Technological University Donegal is set to receive €1.2 million to maintain and upgrade buildings in Letterkenny and Killybegs and the upgrading of IT systems. The funding is part of a €4 million package which will be shared between the ATU campuses in Galway, Sligo and Donegal. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, Henry […]
Zeus granted permission for extension
DONEGAL County Council has granted planning permission for an extension at the Zeus Industrial Products plant in Letterkenny. The application sought permission for an extension and alterations to the factory at the IDA Business Park at Lisnennan, the provision of 208 new parking spaces and illuminated external signage. Further information was sought from the Council […]