A LETTERKENNY councillor is urging Donegal County Council to do more to address the housing needs of people with disabilities. The issue was raised at Friday’s Special Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. Cllr Tomás Sean Devine said he was left disgusted after news emerged last week that Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher finds himself homeless. […]
George Moore: A man who impacted on the lives of so many
A SERVICE of Thanksgiving for George Moore, Swilly View, Ballymaleel, Letterkenny, took place in Conwal Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon. George, who was very well known and a much loved neighbour and friend to many, died peacefully on Sunday in Letterkenny University Hospital. Although he was retired for a number of years, many will remember […]
‘A music video enhances a song’s message so much’
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Letterkenny woman on directing the latest video for rising sensation CMAT, and the importance of creative influence
The Way We Were
Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. If you have a photograph you would like published, send it to editor@donegalnews.com September 20, 1975 Advertisement Letterkenny bottom of list in Tidy Towns rating DONEGAL’S largest and most talked-of town, Letterkenny, has sunk right to the bottom of the […]
Class of 1990 return to St Eunan’s College
OVER 60 members of the St Eunan’s College Leaving Cert class of 1990 met up again at a special 35th anniversary reunion last weekend. Former classmates came from the United States, UK and all parts of Ireland to meet up once again. At a special welcoming event at the college, they were welcomed by Damien […]
Letterkenny Reunion video screening tomorrow night
A YEAR on from last year’s wonderful Letterkenny Reunion, a special video of the celebrations will be shown at the Station House Hotel tomorrow night, Friday. The two-hour long video has been meticulously edited from hours of footage to showcase the highlights of what were a fantastic four days of events in Letterkenny in August […]
Martin’s plea to help find a home
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By Dionne Meehan SIX months after a collision that killed his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Letterkenny man Martin Gallagher now finds himself homeless. A funding shortfall has stalled vital accessibility works on his home and family members are now trying to help him find alternative accommodation. Advertisement On St Patrick’s Day, Martin […]
Oktoberfest returns to The Cottage Bar, Letterkenny
THE Cottage Bar is bringing Oktoberfest back to Letterkenny from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, with a weekend packed with live music, German beer, snacks and plenty of atmosphere. All steins are €10, featuring a specially selected range of German brews and local favourites from Kinnegar, and festival-goers can enjoy a variety of […]
Donegal’s Kelley bags the prize as she wins The Traitors
LETTERKENNY woman, Kelley Higgins delighted Donegal viewers last night as she was announced as the winner of The Traitors series. The 23 year old was the youngest contestant on the show. She entered the game as a ‘faithful’ and managed to make her way through the entire game without murder or banishment. Advertisement Kelley was […]
Harvest of Hope – free festival for Donegal farmers
On Sunday, 12th October 2025, farm families from across Donegal are invited to attend the Connecting for Life Donegal Farmers Harvest of Hope Wellbeing Festival, taking place from 1pm to 5pm at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny. Coinciding with World Mental Health Week and the Green Ribbon Campaign, this is the first farmer-focused wellbeing event of […]