JIM Callaghan always regarded himself as a proud Letterkenny man – a complete townie, through and through. At his funeral Mass on Monday, chief-celebrant Fr. Ciaran Harkin said news of Jim’s sudden, yet quiet passing at his home at 5 Ballyraine Park on Friday afternoon was met with great sadness, near and far. He said […]
VIDEO: Donegal Hearing Clinic closed today following overnight incident
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL Hearing Clinic on Letterkenny’s Pearse Road will remain closed today after major damage was caused to the premises overnight. The front section of the clinic has been severely damaged after a vehicle crashed into the premises. Advertisement The vehicle drove off after the incident which occurred at around 12.15am. The Director […]
VIDEO: Letterkenny University Hospital under strain; ambulances forced to queue at ED
by Louise Doyle WINTER pressures, respiratory infections and the recent cold snap have driven up capacity levels at Letterkenny University Hospital, with every available bed in use and elective surgeries postponed. One hundred and seventy people presented to the hospital’s emergency department on Monday, 54 of whom arrived by ambulance with a significant number arriving […]
Man assaulted on De Valera Road in Letterkenny
GARDAÍ are appealing for information following an alleged assault in Letterkenny. Gardaí have said that one man, who was part of a group fo six to seven other men, assaulted a man on De Valera Road in the early hours of Friday, December 27, at approximately 3am. The injured man sustained non-life threatening injuries as […]
Collision causes traffic delays in Letterkenny
THERE are traffic delays in Letterkenny this morning following reports of a collision. The collision, between a car and articulated lorry, is believed to have occurred in the Glencar area of the town. Delays can be expected. Advertisement More to follow.
Letterkenny recorded the poorest air quality in country
By Róise Collins Letterkenny has recorded some of the poorest air quality in the country according to monitoring from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Saturday, January 4, saw the largest spike in dangerous pollutants such as particulate matter, which can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease and asthma. Advertisement The main […]
Tobins raise €1,500 from sale of St. Eunan’s GAA flags in memory of Aidan
In the lead up to this year’s Donegal Senior County Final which saw St. Eunan’s take on Dungloe, Tobin’s Service Station in Letterkenny decided on a unique fundraiser by donating all the profits from the sale of their St. Eunan’s flags and bunting to charity. It was a way for the Tobin family to honour […]
Special concert to celebrate Nollaig na mBan
A special Nollaig na mBan concert will be held in Conwal Parish Church in Letterkenny on Sunday, January 5 at 7pm. The beautiful night of songs, poetry and peace will feature a reunion of the talented Wild Atlantic Women. Nollaig na mBan or Little Christmas, which is celebrated on January 6, is regarded as the end of […]
Review of the year: What made the headlines in 2024
In tomorrow’s edition of the Donegal News we take a look back at some of the big stories – in news and in sport – that captured the headlines in 2024. Our comprehensive Review of the Year offers a window into the past 12 months when there were stories of tragedy, celebration, happiness and heartache. […]
Funeral takes place of Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny
The funeral took place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday of Margaret Bradley (née Laughlin), 52 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny and formerly Rahan, Letterkenny. She died on Thursday in Letterkenny University Hospital. Margaret was predeceased in October last year by her husband Willie, and at her funeral Mass, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie recalled how the couple […]