PREPARATIONS are underway for the first ever Letterkenny Pride. The major event will be held in Letterkenny on August 19 with a parade and entertainment planned for throughout the town. Pride is a celebration of diversity, it is a time to bring people together, and of course, a big day of fun. Advertisement But beyond that, […]
First turbines at Lenalea Wind Farm complete
Lenalea Wind Farm, in County Donegal, has reached another major milestone following the successful installation of the first Vestas V117 turbine on Wednesday. Lenalea, located approximately 10km southwest of Letterkenny, is a joint venture project between SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland. The completion of the first turbine means the completed Lenalea generation unit is now […]
Decrease in number of patients on trolleys at LUH
EIGHT patients are currently waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. There are zero patients in the emergency department, while, the eight patients are on trolleys in wards elsewhere in the hospital. Nationally, 371 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 271 patients are waiting in the emergency […]
Speeding traffic making life hell for Letterkenny family
By Diarmaid Doherty A Letterkenny family say they are living a daily nightmare because the road which passes by their home has become a death trap. The McCrossans have lived all their lives at Scribley on the Leck Road. But what was once a relatively quiet road is now a dangerously busy route where motorists […]
Mystery of the first Donegal Rally solved
By Emma Ryan THE mystery of the first Donegal Rally has been solved. The team at the Donegal County Museum has answered the Donegal International Rally organiser’s call and have found the information about the first ever rally held here in Donegal. Advertisement Last week, we featured a picture of Philip Nicholson with possibly the first ever […]
Dog owners urged to obey no dogs rule at Letterkenny town park
A LOCAL Councillor has voiced his concerns over a large number of dogs being in Letterkenny’s Bernard McGlinchey Town Park despite dogs being prohibited for being there. The Council has been urged to improve signage and take whatever steps necessary to communicate to the public that dogs are not allowed in Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. Raising the […]
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 […]
Over 30 patients on trolleys at LUH
OVER 30 patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO, 31 patients are on trolleys waiting on a bed at LUH – 12 patients are in the emergency department, while 19 patients are on trolleys elsewhere. Nationally, 444 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO […]
Fire service ‘on its knees’ as firefighters take action
BY DIONNE MEEHAN A LETTERKENNY fireman has warned there will be no fire service in the future if conditions do not improve. This comes after retained firefighters all around the country took to the picket line this week over a dispute around pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance. Advertisement The strike began on Tuesday […]
A busy few days ahead for local hotels and B n Bs
By Diarmaid Doherty HOTELS, guests houses and bed and breakfasts are looking forward to a busy few days with thousands of visitors descending on the county for rally weekend. Once again, the demand for accommodation appears to be greatest in and around Letterkenny and most hospitality venues have long been booked out. Advertisement Brian Gallagher […]