CHARLIE Collins announced recently that he was retiring after almost 40 years at the forefront of local media. A specially-arranged night to honour the Letterkenny man will take place at the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, November 15. As well as a gala dinner, there will be a trip down memory lane for all those […]
Letterkenny mother calls for safety measures on dangerously busy road
by Dionne Meehan A WORRIED mother living in the Ballymaleel area of Letterkenny has pleaded with Donegal County Council to install further safety measures on the R245 amid fears someone will be killed. Mary Lane, who has been living on the road for over nine years, said she witnesses and experiences “near misses” on a daily […]
Work on new-look Market Square could finally start next year
By Chris Ashmore WORK on a new-look Market Square in the heart of Letterkenny could finally begin next year – eight years after an initiative to enhance what is a key public space in the town was originally put forward. After numerous delays, it has now emerged that a contractor could be appointed in the […]
Letterkenny University Hospital faces overwhelming demand in emergency department
THE Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has been extremely busy over the past few days with high numbers of people attending. On Monday of this week 209 patients attended the Emergency Department, one of the highest attendances recorded in LUH. Yesterday, Wednesday, September 23, 155 people attended at the Emergency Department and […]
Two injured after fire breaks out at Letterkenny property
TWO people were injured after a fire broke out at a property in Letterkenny last night. Gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, October 22. A garda spokesperson said: “Two people were treated by ambulance personnel at the scene for non-life-threatening injury. Advertisement “Enquiries are ongoing.”
Don’t mess with Errigal College’s TY class – they are Jiu Jitsu experts
by Evelyn Cullen LAST Tuesday, Errigal College’s Transition Year class levelled up their self-defence skills by taking part in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training camp at the Rilion Gracie Ireland (RGI) training centre on the Cullion Road. The class of 48 girls and boys were put through their paces in a two-hour session by Professor Brian ‘Barney’ […]
Road closure in place for Main Street in Letterkenny
Donegal County Council has announced the closure of Main Street, Letterkenny from the junction of Rosemount Lane to Market Square from 7pm this evening, 22nd October 2024 to 7am tomorrow morning, 23rd October 2024. The closure is required to safely complete site clearance works following the removal of derelict buildings at Market Square and Upper […]
Plans for the reuse of Letterkenny’s former courthouse to be revealed
THE public are being urged to attend a drop-in event this week to hear more about the plans of the reuse of the former Courthouse in Letterkenny as an exciting tourist attraction. The drop-in event takes place in the old Courthouse, Letterkenny via the entrance on Justice Walsh Road, on Thursday, October 24, between 3pm and […]
Young pianists invited to tango workshop
YOUNG pianists in Donegal have a chance to learn about tango music on Saturday when Argentinian pianist Ernesto Inouye hosts a workshop at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. The workshop, which runs from 3pm to 4.30pm, is also open to musicians in general and to music lovers interested in what Ernesto calls “the vast […]
Silver Tassie to host Northwest Breast Cancer Ball in December
By Paul McElwee DETAILS of the annual Breast Cancer Ball which will be held at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny in December have been announced. The prestigious and much-anticipated event, aimed at raising funds for the North West Breast Cancer Centre, promises an unforgettable evening, filled with community spirit, delicious food, music and lively […]