TWO Letterkenny sisters who started a podcast to help their listeners overcome life’s challenges have said the feedback they received so far has been amazing. Clare Houston and Aileen Tinney are just typical sisters, very close but very different. But one thing they have in common is their dependency on a good podcast to lighten […]
Haughey family hosting charity event in memory of ‘Gutcha’
A LETTERKENNY family is hoping to raise awareness of suicide and two important organisations as they climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey. On Sunday, October 1 at 10am, the Haughey family will climb Errigal in memory of Liam ‘Gutcha’ Haughey who sadly passed away in March. The father of two lived at Mountain Top, Letterkenny and […]
Owners say they have no immediate plans for Grill site
THE owners of the iconic Grill complex in Letterkenny say they have no immediate plans to develop the Port Road site. Demolition work on the once popular night club has been ongoing for several months now and is expected to continue for a number of weeks. The building is owned by the Tinney family in […]
Sadness over the death of talented musician Ted Ponsonby
THERE is a sense of sadness in Letterkenny following the death of talented musician Ted Ponsonby. Ted passed away yesterday (Wednesday). A son of Molly and Terry, he was a member of the Ponsonby family from Old Town, Letterkenny who are well known for their musical talents. Advertisement Ted was married to Marylin and was […]
New principal Linda loving life at Ballyraine NS
Despite having been in the position for some months now, Linda Moore started her first day of a new school term as the principal of Ballyraine National School just last week. The first day of this school term started much calmer when compared to this time last year. Twelve months ago the hallways were filled […]
End in sight for Letterkenny four lane project
THE Four Lane project in Letterkenny is set to be completed next month – 14 months after its scheduled deadline. Motorists will undoubtedly breathe a sigh of relief that the major infrastructure project is coming to an end following a number of delays and missed deadlines. The new road layout between the Polestar and the Dry […]
Death occurs of former Letterkenny mayor Damien Blake
THE death has occurred of Damien Blake, former Councillor and Mayor of Letterkenny. Damien Blake, 41, passed away in Donegal Hospice following a battle with illness. Mr Blake is originally from Letterkenny but was living in the Twin Towns. Advertisement Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Letterkenny Community Heritage Group launch exhibition in County Museum
An exhibition of photographs chronicling the decade old history of the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group was launched in the fitting surroundings of the Donegal County Museum on Monday evening. Marking the anniversary of an organisation that has done so much to preserve the past through a variety of events and publications, the launch involved a […]
Student who got full marks in English exam thanks her teachers
By Emma Ryan A LETTERKENNY student who received full marks in her English Leaving Certificate exam has thanked her teachers for their help and support. Lakshmi Shaji (18) from College Farm Road, Letterkenny is a former student of Loreto Letterkenny. Advertisement Lakshmi has always been passionate about English, but she was greatly encouraged by her teachers […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Donegal Town incident
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Donegal Town, yesterday evening, Wednesday September 6, 2023. At approximately 7:50pm, a car struck an outdoor seating area at a licensed premises on Tirchonaill Street. One woman aged in her 60’s was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be […]