DONEGAL INTERNET SAFETY EXPERT SHORTLISTED FOR IRISH BLOG AWARDS
Donegal IT and Internet Safety Expert Niall Mulrine from Pc Clean has been shortlisted in the Irish Blog Awards 2013. Niall Mulrine These annual awards held in Dublin takes nominations from people over...
View ArticleHEAD OF DONEGAL CHILDCARE URGES PEOPLE TO LOOK AT BIGGER PICTURE ON CRECHE...
The Donegal County Childcare Manager has said that systems to run and evaluate standards in creches across the county are “ad hoc, disjointed, undervalued and under resourced.” Avril McMonagle was...
View ArticleCALL TO ALLOW LOCALS TO USE NCT THROUGH IRISH
A call has been made on the government to ensure that services provided within the Gaeltacht allow the people to conduct their day to day business through Irish. Local political activist Micheál Cholm...
View ArticleCREESLOUGH BUSINESSMAN LAFFERTY SEES PREMISES PUT ON MARKET
Two of the former Lafferty premises in Creeslough currently in liquidation are being been put on the market by RSM accountants and tax advisory service in Dublin. Danny Lafferty’s supermarket in...
View ArticleSOLO CHALLENGERS HAND OVER MASSIVE €12K CHEQUE TO DONEGAL HOSPICE
Naomh Brid GAA Club and the Sandhouse Hotel Solo Challenge raised an astonishing €12,310.00 for the Donegal Hospice, the club announced today. From the initial meeting with the title sponsor Paul Diver...
View ArticleRELAY FOR LIFE DONEGAL RAISES €320,000 FOR IRISH CANCER SOCIETY
Relay for Life Donegal has handed over a staggering €320,000 to the Irish Cancer society. The event which was held in Letterkenny in May was attended by thousands. The huge amount of money raised will...
View ArticlePARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR A TASTE OF DONEGAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Parking arrangements have been put in place as it is expected that a large crowd will descend upon Donegal Town for this weekend’s A Taste of Donegal Food Festival which takes place from Friday 23rd to...
View ArticleBOYZONE STAR REVEALS HE HAD TO PUNCH HIS WAY OUT OF A DONEGAL NIGHTCLUB
Boyzone star Mikey Graham has revealed he once had to fight his way out of the Limelight nightclub in Glenties after locals became jealous of the attention the band were receiving from their...
View ArticleJOB VACANCY- POSITION AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME RELIEF VAN SALES DRIVER
An opportunity has become available to join the team in Pat the Baker Donegal. The position is for a Full-time Relief Van Sales Driver. Experience is preferred. Please forward your C.V to the...
View ArticleRESCUE UNDERWAY AFTER FISHING BOAT STRANDED ON ROCKS
UPDATED: Two men have been rescued after a small fishing boat hit rocks off Inishowen. The rescue 118 helicopter The 22ft boat began to take on water and the men sent out a mayday call. Malin Head...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS – IMPRESSIVE BROWNE WINS PRESIDENT’S PRIZE AT PORTSALON
History was created at Portsalon golf course on Saturday last when the clubs members contested for Ms Kathleen Mc Cormick’s Presidents prize. Kathleen holds the honour of being the first lady member to...
View ArticleINCREDIBLE! HOSPITAL NOW OPEN TO GENERAL ADMISSIONS JUST FOUR WEEKS AFTER...
Letterkenny General Hospital BREAKING NEWS: The Emergency Department at Letterkenny Hospital is now accepting all GP referrals from their traditional catchment area, it has just been announced. Just...
View ArticleDEPARTMENT SAYS IT DEALS WITH CAR-OWNERS IN IRISH DESPITE CLAIMS
The Department of Transport has denied it is discriminating against Irish-speaking people when having their cars tested for the NCT in Gaoth Dobhair. The National Car Test comes under the remit of the...
View ArticleSOCCER: ALL THE RESULTS FROM THE BRIAN McCORMICK CUP
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS (a) WEDNESDAY 21-8-2013 Brian Mc Cormick Cup Bonagee United 1 v 3 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. THURSDAY 22-8-2013 Brian Mc Cormick Cup Mulroy Celtic 0 v 4 Rathmullan Celtic...
View ArticlePERMISSION GRANTED TO DEMOLISH OATFIELD FACTORY
The famous Oatfield sweet factory is Letterkenny is to be demolished. The Oatfields sweet factory will disappear soon. The factory, which once employed as many as 85 workers, is to be cleared after...
View ArticleFANCY A FREE TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE?
We’re thinking that only some of our very mature readers may remember these times. To link in with Heritage Week, Ballybofey, Stranorlar and District Historical Society will host an historical...
View ArticleNEW TOURISM BOOST AS JASON BLACK MAKES BBC DOCUMENTARY ON THE HILLS OF DONEGAL
The BBC Crew in Donegal with Jason Black DONEGAL’S spectacular scenery is set to be featured in a new documentary – giving the county another tourism boost. A BBC crew has spent the week filming around...
View ArticleFILM IT FRIDAY – WIN MORE FREE CINEMA TICKETS
Every week we will be giving away a FREE family pass (one adult and three children or two adults and two children) to Century Cinemas in Letterkenny. All readers have to do is to email the answer to a...
View Article10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GO TO THE EVIL EYE FESTIVAL TONIGHT
The Evil Eye Gathering festival from the 23rd-25th August will tell the story of how Cloch Cheann Fhaola got its name. Through live dance, battles, music, and outdoor drama re-enactments the...
View ArticleHOUSE WITH FORMER PRICE TAG OF €200K GOES FOR €57K
A property in Ramelton which once was valued at €200,000 has been snapped up by a local couple for just €57,000. The property located in Lennon Grove is a three-storey town house which has four...
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