‘Brexit is a storm in a teacup and it will blow over’– Donegal farmer
A Donegal dairy farmer insists that he is not afraid how Brexit might affect his business ahead of the UK’s scheduled departure on March 29. Keith Roulston has been a dairy farmer for the last 40...
View ArticleMan arrested after woman left in hospital following house attack
A woman has been hospitalised after she was attacked by a man at her home in Gortahork, West Donegal. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 50s was arrested after the assault occurred at a house at...
View ArticleColáiste Ailigh go down fighting in All-Ireland semi-final
Coláiste Ailigh Girls have gone down fighting after losing their All Ireland Senior C semi-final in Tuam today. St Mary’s Midleton, Cork, the Munster Champions saw off the Ulster Champions 2-19 to 2-02...
View ArticleListen: Gareth Harkin wants Finn Park to become a ‘fortress’ for Finn Harps
Gareth Harkin says Finn Harps are aiming to turn Finn Park into a ‘fortress’. Harps, who have two points from their first three games of the Premier Division season, welcome Sligo Rovers to Ballybofey...
View ArticleBallyshannon man Cyril Brennan to run in local and European Elections
Well-known local man Cyril Brennan has been selected to run for People Before Profit in the upcoming local and European elections. A native of Ballyshannon, Cyril lives with his wife and two daughters...
View ArticleDonegal’s most popular baby names are revealed
The most popular baby names in Donegal have been revealed, with one newcomer rising to the top of the girls’ list. Conor and Grace were the most popular names for newborns in the county last year....
View ArticleHuge turnout for Donegal ETB awards night in Inishowen – Picture Special
Over one hundred people from across Inishowen gathered in An Grianan Hotel in Burt on Wednesday evening last, to receive a wide range of awards from Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training (FET)...
View ArticleYoung love fails to spark for Donegal woman on First Dates
Distance stood in the way of love for Donegal singer Annah Lafferty on this week’s edition of First Dates Ireland. The popular 20-year-old student from Malin was on the hunt for a farmer on the RTE...
View ArticleMoville fall at final hurdle as Coláiste Bhaile Chláir advance to cup final
It was bittersweet revenge for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Ray MacSharry Park in Sligo on Tuesday afternoon last, as they overcame rivals Moville Community College with a hat-trick of goals to advance in...
View ArticleSchool extension announced for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair
A significant new building project for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht has been announced. The extension will see four new classrooms installed, old prefabs taken...
View ArticleHigh Five for Falcarragh as they reach FAI Schools final
Defending champions Glenamaddy Community School exited this season’s cup campaign at the hands of last year’s beaten finalists, PCC Falcarragh in Glenea United on Monday last. PCC Falcarragh 5-0...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Early Years Educators sought by Letterkenny creche
JOB VACANCY: A quality childcare centre in Letterkenny requires Qualified Early Years Educators to join their professional and motivated team. EMSC Montessori LTD is located at Glencar Irish, Long...
View ArticleTyler Toland and Amber Barrett play as Ireland WNT secure goalless draw with...
Donegal’s Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett both took the field at the Marbella Football Centre as the Republic of Ireland played out 0-0 draw with Wales in Spain. Ireland WNT 0 Wales WNT 0 Ireland were...
View Article‘Frail pensioner’ has conviction over-turned in row over turf
A frail pensioner who had been found guilty of attacking a man with a stick in a row over turf on a Donegal bog has had her conviction overturned. Annie Healy, who is in her 70s, had previously been...
View ArticleBreaking: Judge orders extradition of John Downey over double murder charges
The High Court in Dublin has ruled that Creeslough man John Downey can be extradited to Northern Ireland to face charges over the murder of two soldiers more than 45 years ago. The 67-year-old, whose...
View ArticleDonegal ladies show one change for visit of Tipperary
Maxi Curran has made just one change to the Donegal ladies side as they go in search of a fourth Lidl Ladies NFL win of the year. Donegal host Tipperary tomorrow in Convoy (throw-in 4pm) bidding to...
View ArticleIrish goalkeeper Sean McDermott leaves Dinamo Bucharest after just three games
Sean McDermott have left Romanian outfit Dinamo Bucharest after an extremely short spell which saw him play just three games. The 25-year-old, who’s father Terence hails from Donegal village...
View ArticleDonegal TD slams AIB for paying no tax on its €1.6 billion profits
Pearse Doherty has slammed AIB for paying no tax on its €1.6 billion profits this year. The bank, that was bailed out by the Irish taxpayer to the tune of €20 billion, is now stiffing the Exchequer for...
View ArticleFinn Harps U17s kick-off National League defence against Shelbourne
The Harps U17s squad will begin their National League season this Saturday when they host Shelbourne at the Club’s Academy’s grounds in Killygordon (kick-off 2.00). Manager Declan Boyle did a...
View ArticleUNICEF issues ‘wake-up call’ over alarming surge of measles
UNICEF has issued a strong pro-vaccine warning amid revelations that measles cases have surged by 244% in Ireland in the past year. The HSE has recorded 21 cases of the infectious disease so far in...
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