PUBLIC consultation on a project that will look at the transport network around the south of Letterkenny has been extended. Donegal County Council is set to host a second public drop-in session to get feedback on the Letterkenny Southern Network Project which aims to provide connectivity from Letterkenny to West Donegal, reduce traffic congestion, support […]
Tributes paid to Dr James McDaid on his retirement
Dr James McDaid finished his last shift in Scally Medical Practice yesterday.
Mario Rosenstock to perform ‘best show yet’ in Letterkenny
BY DIONNE MEEHAN MARIO ROSENSTOCK is set to make a return to Letterkenny this week with his “best show yet” Gift Grub. Gift Grub is coming to the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, June 30 for a two hour show that he promises will be “action-packed” and “laugh filled”. Advertisement The brand new show has […]
Stolen vehicle later found abandoned
GARDAí have made a fresh appeal to car owners after the theft of a car in Letterkenny which was later found abandoned with damage caused to the ignition barrel. On Sunday, June 25 at 2.50am, gardaí in Letterkenny were alerted to the fact that a car appeared to have been abandoned at College Park, Letterkenny. Gardaí […]
International flavour for the Letterkenny Blues & Roots Festival
LETTERKENNY will come alive to the sound of some of the best blues artists around next weekend with the ever popular Letterkenny Blues & Roots Festival making a welcome return. The festival which ran in 2019 and 2022 has announced an exciting lineup of music and events taking place throughout the town from Friday, June […]
Over 1,000 ESB customers without power in Letterkenny
Over 1,000 homes and businesses are without power in Letterkenny this evening. A fault in the Gortlee area of the town has left 1,032 ESB customers without a service. The fault was reported at 4.10pm this evening and ESB staff are currently working to repair it.
Official Opening of the LK Green Connect – Linear Park
AN official opening of Letterkenny’s newest park was held last week. ON Friday, Cllr Liam Blaney, former Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council officially opened Linear Park, Letterkenny, with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD and Cllr Kevin Bradley, Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District in attendance. The Linear Park scheme […]
John on top of the world after Kilimanjaro climb
ONCE left paralysed from a rare neurological disorder, Letterkenny man John Wilkie celebrated his good health by climbing to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain at the weekend. John was part of an expedition team which reached the top of Kilimanjaro on Saturday morning. As part of the challenge, John is raising much needed funds for […]
Letterkenny cleanliness has decreased dramatically
THE cleanliness of Letterkenny has decreased dramatically in the past year. According to IBAL’s latest summer litter survey, the town has been ranked 21st out of 40 towns and cities in Ireland, a major drop down from sixth place last year. The report explains while clean, Letterkenny failed to retain its top ten spot from […]
Pub licensee must pay over €16,000 in damages for illegally showing Sky Sports
A DONEGAL pub licensee has been ordered to pay over €16,000 in damages for Sky Sports infringements. Joseph McFadden, licensee of the Swilly Inn, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, has been ordered to pay €16,188 in damages for infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports programming illegally in the premises. It follows a successful legal action taken by […]