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 […]
Major recruitment drive at Letterkenny University Hospital
A MAJOR recruitment drive for over 80 new healthcare staff is underway at Letterkenny University Hospital in an attempt to ensure safe staffing levels across the hospital. Under the national initiative for Implementation Of Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing And Skill Mix, Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has recently received approval for a total of 78 new […]
Disruption expected during roadworks on major Letterkenny road
By Emma Ryan MOTORISTS are being warned of potential traffic disruption in Letterkenny this week as the De Valera Road is set to close overnight, with one lane to be closed during the day. The road, between the Oatfield Roundabout and the Hospital Roundabout, is one of the busiest roads in the town. Advertisement The […]
Days of Convoy railway remembered with new mural
By Róise Collins THERE was a great turn-out for the official unveiling of the new railway mural in Convoy this weekend. The mural painted by talented local artist Marty McDaid pays tribute to the town’s historic railway line, which ran from Strabane to Letterkenny. Advertisement The railway opened in 1909, and at the height of […]