SIX years ago, Liam Travers’ cherished Mercedes was traded into iMotors. His son Marc recently reached out to the well-known dealership based in Letterkenny through social media, hoping to track down his late father’s car. After the post was widely shared, iMotors’ General Manager, Michael Krosendijk, was tagged and reached out to Marc with incredible […]
Parenting: ‘My ten-year-old son says he wants to be a girl’
Letterkenny Babies Facebook page often receives messages of a sensitive nature, and I am glad that people feel the page is a safe space where they can reach out for advice on a diverse range of topics. One mum recently wrote: “I have a wee boy, aged ten, honestly the best kid you will ever […]
Capital programme for €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU approved
THE capital programme supporting the new €41 million veterinary college at Donegal ATU has been formally approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. The facility will be located at Carnamuggagh in Letterkenny and is expected to be completed for the 2028-2029 […]
Delegation visits from Letterkenny’s twin town in Germany
Donegal County Council once again celebrated the Twin Town arrangement between Letterkenny and Rudolstadt, Germany by hosting a delegation of 55 visitors from the town of Rudolstadt. The delegation was warmly welcomed and spent four days taking in some of the fantastic attractions that Donegal has to offer. Many friendships have developed between the civic […]
Councillors give green light for new 172 home estate
By Chris Ashmore COUNCILLORS have given the green light for Donegal County Council to proceed with proposals to build 172 new social housing units at Ballymacool, on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The Council’s Housing Capital Section proposes to build 18 one-bedroom apartments, 38 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom maisonettes, 13 two-bedroom houses, 57 three-bedroom houses, 13 […]
Wedding bells ring in new era for Cathedral
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ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny reopened yesterday after a major revamp and restoration project. And a new beginning for the iconic landmark will be rung in by wedding bells this weekend. Bronagh Marley and Dermot McGlynn will tie the knot in St. Eunan’s Cathedral this Saturday. Advertisement The happy couple will be the first to get married […]
Picture special: Letterkenny celebrates opening of the Jim Lynch Community Building
THE new Jim Lynch Community Building was officially opened last Thursday, September 25. As well as facilitating public events, meetings and functions, the new facility incorporates two new state-of-the-art dressing rooms right beside the existing astroturf (4G) playing pitch which has been a huge success since it was completed in 2019. The opening event was […]
Double festive fun being planned at Letterkenny centre
TWO festive craft fairs are being held at Letterkenny Community Centre in the run-up to Christmas. The centre said the events are being organised due to a high demand. The first craft fair will be on Sunday, November 23, from noon to 4pm. Advertisement The second fair will between the same times on Sunday, December […]
Dillons Hotel joins Tourism Ireland at important travel fair in Paris
A LETTERKENNY hotel has joined Tourism Ireland at an important travel fair in Paris. Tourism Ireland is bringing Ireland to Paris this week at IFTM Top Resa, one of the leading travel and tourism shows in France. Joined by 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Dillons Hotel – Tourism Ireland is highlighting the diversity of […]
Lots to see and do at the Ploughing Championships
by Mia Regan A RECORD-breaking number of people attended the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Offaly, earlier this month, with Europe’s largest agricultural event attracted 225,000 visitors. “This year, there were plenty of familiar faces and well-known brands everywhere. Advertisement “For those who aren’t too big into machinery and livestock, there was enough food, fashion and events for […]