By Diarmaid Doherty THERE will be treble reason to celebrate in the James family home tomorrow on a special day for the Letterkenny family. Triplets Denis, Catherine and Marian turn 50 tomorrow – a half a century after arriving into the world of their parents Patsy and Olive James at Swilly View on October 13, […]
15 years evolving – Happy Birthday Evolve Clothing
FIFTEEN years ago, a vision was born, and this week, Evolve Clothing celebrates a journey filled with style, community, and heartfelt gratitude. Evolve Clothing has blossomed from a dream into a thriving reality. Brothers, JP and Mark McCloskey opened their first shop on October 9th 2008 in the middle of an economic recession. “At the […]
Gardaí investigating theft from Letterkenny Retail Park
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of 110 sets of delivery wheels from the rear of the Retail Park in Letterkenny on Friday, October 6 at approx 10.30pm. In a statement posted on Garda Síochána Donegal’s Facebook page today, gardaí are urging anybody with dash cam footage to get in contact. “We are particularly interested in […]
Missing Letterkenny teen located safe and well
A Letterkenny teenager who was reported missing yesterday, Monday, October 9 has been located. Gardaí confirmed Joseph Armlich (14) has been located safe and well in a statement issued this morning. “An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance,” a spokesperson said. Advertisement
Gardaí issue appeal for missing Letterkenny teen
GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Armlich, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, since October 4, 2023. Joseph was last seen leaving his home in Letterkenny at approximately 9am on Wednesday last. Joseph is described as being 5” 7’ in height, with […]
Drumboe drama casts new light on tragic local history
A new drama by well-known Letterkenny writer Kieran Kelly will premiere at The Balor, Ballybofey later this month. Drumboe reimagines and recalls events leading up to the execution of as the Drumboe Martyrs in March 1923. The story details the interactions of three men – prisoner Charlie Daly, his former comrade and current jailor General […]
Letterkenny’s gridlock to be discussed tomorrow
by Louise Doyle DONEGAL County Council is to be asked to contact the National Transport Authority (NTA) for extra resources to tackle traffic and congestion issues in Letterkenny. Motorists have become increasingly frustrated by the mounting levels of traffic and gridlock in the town in recent weeks. Advertisement Two separate motions will be discussed at […]
Letterkenny staff to strike over pay disparity
by Louise Doyle CHRONIC underfunding and a pay disparity will see workers at the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Donegal take to the picket line in two weeks’ time. The stark concerns around underfunding and the difficulties with recruitment and retention of staff came under the spotlight at a gathering of staff and service users in Letterkenny on […]
Addiction recovery café to open in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle A POP-up café for those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is to open in Letterkenny. The ‘3C’s’ Café (coffee, courage and chat) is a new initiative of Alcohol Forum Ireland. It will work with people in recovery who have raised the lack of alcohol free social spaces in the evening as a […]
Resident thought her number was up after latest near miss at busy junction
By Dionne Meehan A CONCERNED resident in Lurgybrack is calling for ‘no overtaking’ signs to be installed at a busy Letterkenny junction after the latest incident on the road during which she was left “bumper to bumper” with a car coming the other way. Highlighting the issue to the Donegal News this week, the resident […]