‘MR.ATHLETICS’ PATSY TO GET DONEGAL’S HIGHEST HONOUR
He has dedicated his life to bettering the lives of children across Donegal and Ireland. Patsy McGonagle to be given Freedom of Donegal And now Donegal is to say a small ‘thank you’ to sporting supremo...
View ArticleSENSATIONAL QUIGLEY WINS AGAIN AFTER DEFEATING THE GERMAN STEFAN HAERTEL IN...
JASON Quigley of the Finn Valley boxing club has been guaranteed at least a Bronze medal after producing another stunning performance to win his quarter final bout against German oppenent Stefan...
View ArticleDONEGAL TO WEAR JERSEYS WITH JOE BROLLY’S “OPT FOR LIFE” CAMPAIGN SLOGAN
THE Donegal GAA team are set to wear the “Opt for Life” slogan on their jersey’s for the remainder of the championship. The organ donation organisation was established by former Derry star and current...
View ArticleRORY’S WINNING IN THE SUN – KILCAR NATIVE CONTINUES TO TAKE LANZAROTE BY STORM
TOP global travel website tripadvisor.com has given Donegal singer & songwriter Rory Gallagher a glowing recommendation on their website saying the Kilcar man is taking the Spanish Island of...
View ArticleGERRY ADAMS: O’BRADAIGH WAS A MAN OF PRINCIPLES
Former Sinn Fein president Ruairi O’Bradaigh dies aged 80 A FORMER President of Sinn Fein, Ruairi O’Bradaigh, died on Wednesday. He was aged 80. It is understood he passed away at Galway Hospital...
View ArticleFINN HARPS RESERVES PRODUCE IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY TO OVERCOME BONAGEE
Finn Harps reserves produced another impressive display as they overcame Bonagee United in the Donegal News league cup. The game was settled by a second half Steven O’Donnell penalty after the lively...
View ArticleSAM MAGUIRE LEAVES THE HILLS FOR A FUNDRAISING MISSION DOWN UNDER
Sam Maguire is heading Down Under on a fundraising mission for Donegal GAA SAM has left the hills – but don’t worry another county hasn’t stolen him. For Sam Maguire is heading off Down Under on a...
View ArticleDONEGAL TO SIZZLE AS HOT SPELL TO CONTINUE FOR ANOTHER SIX DAYS!
Two women enjoying Donegal’s heatwave with a paddle along the beach shoreline THE glorious weather that has bathed Donegal in seering sunshine over the last few days is expected to continue. And...
View ArticlePICTURE SPECIAL: DONEGAL BASKS IN GLORIOUS SUNSHINE
Donegal in the summer sun – If you have a snap you would like to share with us send it in to admin@donegaldaily.com and we will share it with our followers on Facebook and Twitter. Below is the Bond...
View ArticleCONLAN MAKES IT FOUR IRISH BOXERS IN EURO SEMI-FINALS
Michael Conlan stopped his opponent in the second round FLYWEIGHT Michael Conlan, who won an Olympic bronze at the London Games, has beaten Siarhei Loban. It now means that there are four Irish boxers...
View ArticlePUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CLOSURE OF SPECIALIST PRE-SCHOOLS
AN open public consultation meeting regarding the proposed closure of two Specialist Pre-Schools in Donegal will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny from 7.30-9.30pm on Monday 10th June...
View ArticleGAA: ALLIANZ CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL – COUNTY SUCCESS FOR CREEVY BOYS
Athletics: The athletics for (1-4 teacher) schools will take place on the Aura Track in Letterkenny on Fri. 14th June @ 10.30am. Admission is free! Football: Congratulations to Creevy NS on winning the...
View ArticleSHEEPHAVEN SWIMMERS COMPLETE MAMMOTH “FIN SWIM” FROM TORY TO MAGHEROARTY
EIGHT Sheephaven Fin Swimmers took on the “Fin Swim” challenge from Tory Island to Magheroarty on Sunday. They left Tory Island at 1pm, crossed Tory Sound and on toward Inish Boffin with seven...
View ArticleFF CONSULTS FISHERMEN OVER ‘DRACONIAN’ LEGISLATION
Senator Brian O’Domhnaill carrying out consultation with fishermen over ‘draconian’ legislation FIANNA Fáil is carrying out a wide ranging public consultation with the fishing industry in over the...
View ArticleDONEGAL BAY CYCLING CLUB TO HOST FAMILY FUN 10K CYCLE THIS SUNDAY
Family Fun Cycle As part of Bike Week 2013 Donegal Bay Cycling Club are organising a 10km fun cycle in Donegal Town on Sunday 16th June 2013. Entertainment on the Diamond from 3pm to 6pm – cycle leaves...
View ArticleLETTEKENNY LAD JOE BOYLE HAS ALL IRELAND STAR QUALITY
TEENAGE singing sensation Joe Boyle was crowned king of the crooners at an All Ireland competition last weekend. The 17-year-old Letterkenny country singer beat off 30 acts to lift the title of...
View ArticleDONEGAL VEC: CUTLIFFE WELCOMES DETAILS ON LOCAL YOUTH CLUB GRANT SCHEME
CO Donegal VEC vice-chairman, Peter Cutliffe has welcomed this week’s release of details for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (2013). The Local Youth Club Grant Scheme (LYCGS) supports voluntary...
View ArticleCELEBRITY CHEF NEVIN MAGUIRE VISITS MCELHINNEYS TO CHECK OUT IT’S NEW CAFE
NEVEN Maguire visited McElhinneys during the week on route to his cookery demonstration night in Jacksons Hotel. Maguire was keen to get a look at McElhinneys New renovated Café – The Old Finn Café....
View ArticleDELIGHT FOR FINN VALLEY AC ATHLETE TORI AS SHE GETS PRE-SELECTED FOR EUROPEAN...
FINN Valley AC athlete Tori Pena (Pole Vault) has been pre-selected for the European Team Chamionships 1st league scheduled for Morton stadium on June 23rd. Athletics Ireland have announced a number...
View ArticleMCCONALOGUE: SEANAD NEEDS REFORM NOT ABOLITION
Donegal deputy Charlie McConalogue says Fianna Fail will oppose abolition of the Seanad DONEGAL Deputy Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that Fianna Fáil will campaign against the abolition of Seanad...
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