Man who fell asleep in Letterkenny hospital is fined


A RATHMULLAN man was convicted and fined €100 when his case came before the District Court in Letterkenny last week. Oliver Shovlin (44) of Clondallow admitted being intoxicated at Letterkenny University Hospital on February 29. He was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and the court heard he was compliant at all times. Advertisement Solicitor for […]

Politicians reflect on resounding No-No vote


BY JEROME HUGHES DONEGAL’S government and opposition politicians are being accused of running scared after they failed to attend the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Saturday to witness the counting of votes in the duel referendums. Aontú’s Mary T Sweeney, who campaigned for a No-No result, says her delegation remained present throughout the day as a sign […]

Letterkenny Credit Union honours retiring directors


LETTERKENNY Credit Union paid tribute to three outgoing directors on Saturday night acknowledging their “unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment” over a combined 70 years of service. Many tributes were paid to retiring Directors Maureen O’Donnell, Mary Forde and Jim Toner who all served voluntarily as directors and left a rich legacy. The three outgoing Directors […]

Standing ovation for Paddy Diver


by Louise Doyle HUNDREDS of people took to their feet in a rousing standing ovation on Monday night to thank tireless and relentless 100 per cent redress campaigner Paddy Diver. It was standing room only in An Grianan Hotel in Burt, where the gravity of day-to-day life for families living in homes with defective concrete blocks and those otherwise […]

Hospital workers hold vigil in solidarity with Gaza colleagues


BY JEROME HUGHES HEALTHCARE workers attached to Letterkenny University Hospital are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the delivery of food, water and life-saving medication. Members of the public joined with the workers this week to hold a vigil outside the hospital to honour doctors, nurses and paramedics who have been killed […]

Letterkenny personal trainer celebrates ten years in business


HIGHLY experienced personal trainer Aoife Hunter (McGill), owner of Aoife McGill Personal Training, is set to celebrate 10 years in business this year. Aoife, who is passionate about fitness, health and a balanced lifestyle, has over 17 years experience in personal training. Holding a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science, a Bsc Hons in Sports […]

After 25 years at An Grianán, Daithi exits stage left


By Paddy Walsh Back in the late nineties, the younger Daithi Ramsay established a comedy club in his home town of Letterkenny. And on one occasion, the deadpan delivery of Kevin McAleer packed them into the upstairs function room in the Orchard Inn. Advertisement And among the audience, a suitably impressed Deirdre McBride who had […]

Contractor appointed for demolition and site clearance works at ESB site


Letterkenny Municipal District Members visited the former ESB site at the Port Road on Tuesday to receive a briefing on demolition works that commenced this week.  Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Kevin Bradley welcomed the works and said: “This is an important milestone for the Letterkenny 2040 programme and will facilitate wider development of […]