GARDAI are keen to receive information on sightings of a male following a burglary in Letterkenny. The burglary occurred at a business premises in the Glenview Business Park, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, February 10, at 3.20am. The front door of the premises was smashed and entry was gained. It is believed that an attempt […]
LIDL announces 16 new jobs in Donegal
Lidl is to create 16 new jobs in Donegal this year. This comes following the announcement of more than 700 brand-new jobs within its Irish operations, in a variety of operational and office-based roles across its network of 176 store locations, three regional distribution centres and Dublin head office. These new roles will bring Lidl’s […]
Contracts signed for major Regeneration Project in Letterkenny
Contracts for the design and development of the Letterkenny 2040 Strategic Urban Regeneration Site which will include the new Alpha Innovation Centre and Beta Business Centre have been signed. Donegal 2040 DAC, in partnership with Donegal County Council, have signed a contract with Vincent Hannon Architects for the development of this major regeneration project in […]
Letterkenny man sets sights on Kilimanjaro
A LETTERKENNY man who was once left paralysed from a rare neurological disorder is set to climb Africa’s highest mountain in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs Donegal Branch. John Wilkie’s health began to deteriorate a few years ago when he began to suffer from neurological issues along with hip problems. The popular Karate instructor […]
Gardaí issue appeal for missing teen from Letterkenny
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Russell Lekhutile, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny, Donegal since Friday afternoon, 10th February 2023. Russell is described as being approximately 5’6” in height, of a slim build, with black hair and brown eyes. It is believed Russell is in the Letterkenny […]
Major project for St Eunan’s GAA Club goes out to tender
THE chairman of St Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny has said the green light to a new playing field is a boost for the sporting fraternity and entire community. John Haran was speaking to the Donegal News after Donegal County Council gave the go-ahead to the development in Ballymacool.Applicant Charlie McAteer on behalf of St Eunan’s GAA […]
Letterkenny photographer honoured after big win
LETTERKENNY photographer Stevie Toye was awarded Irish Wedding Photographer of the Year in an award ceremony that took place in the Crown Plaza, Dublin last week. Organising a wedding is not an easy feat as it takes months of planning and getting every detail right. That’s where these wedding experts come in, to put everything […]
‘Council is not taking modular home issue serious enough’
A Letterkenny councillor has claimed the Council is not taking the issue of alternative accommodation and modular homes for defective block homeowners serious enough. Cllr Gerry McMonagle submitted a motion calling for the Council to submit a proposal to the Department of Housing calling for the introduction and use of modular homes to house those […]
HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal
Clinics will be held in Donegal in the coming weeks as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme. The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their HPV vaccine yet and were previously eligible Advertisement Eligible people can register on www.hpv.ie for an appointment for a free […]
Currys Letterkenny supports neurodiverse customers with “Quiet Hour” initiative
Today, Currys Ireland launched ‘Quiet Hour’ which will take place in all stores every Monday to Friday* until 11am. For the first hour of the day, the electrical retailer in Letterkenny will be reducing noise in-store, keeping lights low and making sure there are no flashing screens to ensure a calmer place to shop, […]