‘Domsay’ and Donegal boxers are bound for Boston!
SINCE 1988, Dominic McCafferty has been central to the Convoy Amateur Boxing Club – and his enthusiasm is as bright as ever. McCafferty is now in his third year as the Donegal county coach and next...
View ArticleCavan boss Mickey Graham driven by Breffni belief for Ulster final
HE HAS already been behind one of the great GAA victories and upsets of all time – and now, Cavan boss Mickey Graham hopes to add Donegal to his list of casualties. Graham was manager of Mullinalaghta...
View ArticleDonegal athletes touch down in Minsk for European Games
IRISH athletes have landed in Minsk ahead of the second European Games, which gets underway today. Raphoe badminton player and thee-time Olympian Chloe Magee – who competes in Minsk alongside three...
View ArticleMedical Matters: Doctor, why do my feet burn?
This week Dr Roarty looks at one of the causes of painful burning feet. Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the nerves that connect your central nervous system – CNS – (i.e. your brain and...
View ArticleDonegal heats up for sunny weekend and 24C highs next week!
Donegal is set to bask in warm and sunny weather this weekend as summer finally arrives in the north-west. Friday and Saturday will be warm and dry with temperatures reaching up to 20C. The sun will be...
View Article‘Tips should go to workers and workers alone’– Mac Lochlainn slams votes...
Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has criticised Fine Gael for their “shameful” decision to again vote against his party’s Protection of Employee Tips Bill. The Bill seeks to give...
View ArticleDonegal families to welcome Chernobyl children next week
Families from across Donegal will welcome children who have been affected by the Chernobyl disaster to the county next week. A group of 11 children – seven of which will travel to Inishowen – will...
View ArticleJob vacancies: Laughlin Motors seeks experienced Motor Mechanics
Job Vacancies: One of Donegal’s most popular car garages are on the hunt for new staff to join their team. Management at Laughlin Motors requires an experienced Motor Mechanic for their base in...
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Top hospital chef launches cookbook for patients
A Donegal chef at a Belfast hospital has added his restaurant-quality dishes to a coveted healthy eating cookbook. Jim Farren from Greencastle is the Head Chef at Kingsbridge Private Hospital in...
View ArticleDonegal Mountain Rescue dispatched to Errigal following callout
The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) have been dispatched to a callout on Friday evening. At 5.15pm this evening, the DMRT responded to the call on Errigal. The team was dispatched when a callout...
View Article2019 Donegal International Rally – Declan Boyle leads after action packed...
Declan Boyle holds the overnight lead after a drama-filled opening day of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. The 2014 winner Boyle, with Brian Boyle on the notes, leads by 0.7 seconds from...
View ArticleInjured woman airlifted off Errigal
A walker has been airlifted to safety after becoming injured on Errigal today. The alert was raised after 5pm, when Donegal Mountain Rescue volunteers were tasked to find a female walker. The Rescue...
View ArticleHeavy tailbacks in Letterkenny –‘avoid town unless necessary’
Gardaí have warned motorists to expect delays in Letterkenny this evening as the first day of the Donegal International Rally comes to a close. Heavy traffic is reported on the Port Road, from the...
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Inishowen cafe adds a special side-order of charity to menu
A little coffee shop in Buncrana has added a sprinkle of goodness to their menu with a unique scheme. Jamboe on St. Mary’s Road has introduced Stampify to raise money for Mary’s Meals. The cafe is the...
View ArticleListen: Declan Boyle reacts as he leads on day one of the Donegal International
Declan Boyle holds the overnight lead after a drama-filled opening day of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. The 2014 winner Boyle, with Brian Boyle on the notes, leads by 0.7 seconds from...
View ArticleListen: Manus Kelly ‘happy’ with the performance of new Hyundai car
Manus Kelly said he was ‘happy’ with the performance of his new car in the Donegal International Rally. Kelly, who also won the event in 2018, 2017, and 2016 has opted to drive in Hyundai i20 R5 for...
View ArticleMcDonald hat-trick puts Donegal out of Minor Championship
LIAM MCDONALD netted a hat-trick as Monaghan ended Donegal’s involvement in the Electric Ireland Ulster MFC. Donegal 2-11 Monaghan 5-10 By Chris McNulty at Brewster Park McDonald’s treble, and goals...
View ArticleLeading Swiss travel journalists explore Donegal
Four leading Swiss journalists have been exploring Donegal as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland to promote the county. The journalists work for a luxury lifestyle magazine, as well as...
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How Ryan Bradley was spellbound and changed by McGuinness prophecy
AT FIRST, Ryan Bradley didn’t know what to think. He’d have nine weeks to shed almost two stone. It was October 2010 and even the weather conditions outside were making the Buncrana man wonder if he’d...
View ArticleFine for woman ‘frothing at the mouth’ when apprehended by Gardaí
A woman found ’frothing at the mouth’ became aggressive to Gardaí after being arrested. Corrina Murray (32), of 10 Glenabbey Heights, Derry, had to be restrained by Gardaí at O’Donnell Park,...
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