Convoy man smeared blood on prison cell door


A MAN smeared blood on a prison cell door after being arrested for his own safety, Letterkenny District Court heard this week. Gardaí were on patrol on August 8, 2024 passing a junction in Drumkeen when they saw a person stagger out from the junction. Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that Neil Peoples, (26), Drumkeen, […]

Local takeaway removes delivery routes due to traffic


by Louise Doyle RISING traffic congestion has led to a Letterkenny takeaway business withdrawing some of its delivery locations. Pat’s Pizza has said it can no longer deliver to a number of areas including Kilmacrennan, Legnahoorey, Newmills and parts of Ballymaleel and surrounding regions. Advertisement Management of the premises located at Sliabh Dromond in Letterkenny said the decision […]

Jimmy Stafford elected as new Chamber President


Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has elected Jimmy Stafford as its new President. Outgoing President Claire McDonough handed over the Presidential chain to incoming President Jimmy Stafford at the Letterkenny Chamber Annual General Meeting held this week in The Station House Hotel. Mr Stafford, who previously served as President in 2020, is a Risk and Operations […]

Local students take part in ‘Think before you flush’


Last Wednesday the 26th of February, the transition year students of Errigal College, Letterkenny, took part in Green Schools Marine Ambassador Workshop and a beach clean. The workshop was hosted at the college and followed by a quick bus journey to Rathmullan Beach to complete the beach clean. The role of the Ambassador School is […]

Letterkenny joins national protest at Irish Language cuts


LIONRA Leitir Ceanainn joined 40 Irish Language and Gaeltacht groups across the country as they protested at the cuts in funding which have been announced by Foras na Gaeilge. The staff at Líonra Leitir Ceanainn and Glór na nGael were supported in the strike on Wednesday last, which took place outside Líonra Leitir Ceanainn’s office, by […]