A CARRIGART based farmer is standing in both the Milford and Letterkenny electoral areas as he believes time is running out for “the people to take control of the country”. Vincent Bradley sees the increased number of non-nationals standing in the local elections as a way of diluting the Irish culture and way of life […]
Memory of the late Charlie Robinson celebrated at unveiling of new bench
A COMMEMORATIVE bench in memory of local businessman Charlie Robinson was unveiled in a ceremony on Portnablagh pier on Saturday. The event was organised by Mr Robinson’s family, with Boyd Robinson, who runs the Letterkenny-based estate agency set up by his father more than 25 years ago, acting as MC. Letterkenny man Charlie Robinson, whose career […]
Dumbing down Letterkenny’s traffic crisis achieves nothing – election candidate
BY JEROME HUGHES IT has been suggested that Letterkenny’s traffic crisis must be addressed ‘head on’ despite the understandable desire of the town’s business community not to give the issue oxygen. Independent election candidate Declan Jordan says he fully understands that shops don’t want the town to get the ‘no go zone’ label because of […]
Man to go on trial on careless driving causing death charge
A LETTERKENNY man charged with careless driving causing the death of a woman in Raphoe two years ago, will go on trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court next month. Patrick Quigley (33) of 11 Windmill View, Letterkenny was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He is charged with careless driving causing death at Guesthouse End Street, Raphoe […]
Minister snubs ETB’s plea for additional supports
By Dionne Meehan MINISTER for Education Norma Foley has ignored Donegal Education and Training Board’s plea to implement additional supports for students and teachers affected by the defective block crisis, it has been claimed. In a letter sent to the minister, Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) asked for help for school staff and families to […]
Star-studded line up to attend BPerfect Cosmetics event in Letterkenny this week
THE trailblazing viral sensation BPerfect Cosmetics Ltd will unveil their spectacular Megastore in Letterkenny Shopping Centre, Co. Donegal this Friday, May 31 at 6pm. To celebrate the re-opening, the first 100 customers will receive a deluxe BPerfect goodie bag worth €100. Guests attending the event will be treated to bubbles on arrival, entertainment by DJ […]
Memories of times gone by as Alma is appointed new principal
LETTERKENNY woman Alma Kavanagh has been appointed as the new principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. She is pictured with her teacher Miss Deeney and the class of junior infants on her first day at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál back in 1981. This week has turned full circle for the past pupil when she returned […]
Christmas showcase raises €500 for Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group
MEMBERS of the Autism Family Support Group in Letterkenny being presented with a cheque by Sarah-Marie McDevitt from Pinehill Studios, Mountain Top for €500. The money was raised during the Christmas showcase event organised by Pinehill Studios in December. The Autism Group are delighted with such a generous donation and would like to say a […]
More than 500 social houses to be built in Letterkenny area
ALMOST 550 social houses within eleven different development projects are being built or planned in and around Letterkenny. In response to a query from Cllr Ciaran Brogan on the council’s social housing plans and funding for the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District, the council provided an update which outlines the status of different developments which will see 541 […]
Northern bank holiday commuters adding to heavy traffic in Letterkenny this evening
There’s more heavy traffic in and around Letterkenny this evening with many weekend visitors making their way home on what’s a Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland. Once again, the worst affected areas are Ballyraine, Ramelton Road and Kiltoy with traffic extremely busy coming into the town from the Ramelton direction. There are also queues of […]