CLLR Ciaran Brogan has called on Donegal County Council to publish their social housing plans for the next five years. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District, he said the whole area of housing was a “huge bone of contention” and there was a lack of land available. “Since I put in this motion there […]
Canvassing reveals 3,000 derelict or defective homes
by Louise Doyle A CANDIDATE running for the 100% Redress Party in the forthcoming local elections has spoken of his shock at the scale of dereliction he has encountered in Letterkenny while canvassing. Tomás Sean Devine, pictured right, is contesting a seat in the local government elections in June in the Letterkenny Electoral Area. Advertisement The self-employed father-of-five told the Donegal News […]
Four-lane road design faults raised again by councillors
THE design of the four-lane road into Letterkenny and its lack of room for emergency services came in for discussion at Tuesday’s Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District meeting – the last before the June 7 local elections. Cathaoirleach Kevin Bradley called on the council to engage with the council’s roads section with a view to introducing an emergency escape […]
Concerns over street drinking in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle CONCERNS have been raised about increasing incidents of people drinking on the streets of Letterkenny. Gardaí in Letterkenny have stressed that there is bye law in place prohibiting people from drinking on the streets. They have called on anyone who witnesses such incidents to contact them. Advertisement It comes amid mounting concerns […]
Letterkenny residents appeal ATU sports development
by Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY residents have appealed a decision to grant planning permission for a major sports complex to An Bord Pleanála over privacy and noise concerns. Applicant ATU Donegal lodged plans with Donegal County Council in June 2023 seeking planning permission for the provision of a regional sports complex comprising outdoor pitches, two grass/sand GAA competition pitch […]
Letterkenny school to receive $10,000 from the Irish American Partnership
A LETTERKENNY school is to receive $10,000 from the Irish American Partnership. The school community of Scoil Cholmcille were delighted to learn that they are to receive the money from the Boston based non-profit organisation. The organisation is dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their Irish heritage through direct philanthropic giving through their investment in schools, […]
Birthday boy ‘Dotsy’ is 50 today!
He’s normally the man behind the camera capturing birthdays, celebrations and special occasions, but today he can enjoy being the centre of attention. Letterkenny man Stephen ‘Dotsy’ Doherty turns 50 today – and we wish him a happy birthday. The Glencar Irish man is a popular and much loved member of the An Post front […]
Call for temporary traffic lights to ease traffic congestion on Ramelton Road
A motion from Cllr John O’Donnell calling on the council to alleviate traffic problems at Ramelton Road and at Arena 7 in Letterkenny, led to a call for temporary traffic lights to be installed on the two roundabouts in that area. “There are an awful lot of people travelling from the Fanad area and the […]
Man arrested after dangerous driving incidents
Witnesses to the incidents in Letterkenny are still being urged to come forward.
Donegal Darkness into Light events to be ‘bigger than ever’
by Louise Doyle THE need for the work of Pieta has “never been greater”, the executive campaigner of Pieta North West in Letterkenny has said. Emma Murphy was speaking as communities across Donegal are preparing to share the sunrise on Saturday morning in support of Darkness into Light, the charity’s annual flagship fundraiser. Advertisement A […]