Buncrana’s Plaza to begin clear-out this week following devastating fire
The clear-out of one of Buncrana’s most precious buildings is to begin this week, it has been revealed. The people of Buncrana were stunned to see the iconic Buncrana Ballroom gutted in a blaze in...
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Picture Special: Crowds turn out in Ballybofey as sun shines on Donegal
On a warm and sunny afternoon, the opening day of Super 8’s for Donegal attracted a huge crowd to the Ballybofey. Donegal overcame the Royals 2-19 to 1-13 to open their Super 8’s with the perfect...
View ArticleCup agony as Bonagee stung by Carroll cracker
A NIAMH Carroll cracker after just four minutes ended Bonagee United’s WFAI Intermediate Cup aspirations. TEK United 1 Bonagee United 0 Carroll struck the only goal of the game from distance as TEK...
View ArticleListen: Hugh McFadden reacts as Donegal beat Meath in Super 8s
Hugh McFadden said that Donegal were ‘satisfied’ with their victory over Meath in their opening Super 8s on Sunday in Ballybofey. Donegal overcame the Royals 2-19 to 1-13 to open their Super 8s with...
View ArticleListen: Declan Bonner as Donegal see off Meath in Super 8s
Donegal boss Declan Bonner insisted his substitutes changes were decisive in the Super 8s victory over Meath in Ballybofey. The Ulster champions found themselves a point down against Meath before...
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‘It’s important to talk’– Women’s wellbeing event coming to Letterkenny
A local Letterkenny woman has organised an enjoyable and education evening out for everyone to focus on wellbeing this August. The ‘Mind Yourself – Women’s Wellness’ event will be held in the Mount...
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Donegal gymnasts deliver on world stage
The Austrian National anthem played as the flag was lowered to bring a close to this year’s 16th World Gymnaestrada (WG). What a week it has been for the 13 gymnasts from Donegal’s Finesse G.C. who...
View ArticleListen: Patrick McBrearty marks 100th Donegal appearance with victory in...
Patrick McBrearty marked his 100th Donegal appearance with victory in Super 8s on Sunday. The Ulster champions found themselves a point down against Meath before Bonner’s side rallied to secure a 2-19...
View ArticleThree hot and thirsty kittens dumped in box on 20-degree Donegal day
Three young kittens had a lucky escape after being dumped inside a box in 20-degree heat in Donegal on Sunday. In the shocking act of cruelty, the three kittens were found abandoned this evening (July...
View ArticleBuncrana Golf Club: McCracken Takes First Major
There was a fantastic turnout last weekend for Mr. Pius Mc Fadden’s Presidents Prizes a testament to the high esteem Pius is held in by the members and local golfing fraternity. The best score of the...
View ArticleAgony for McShane with U18 quarter-final loss
THERE WAS no joy for Paddy McShane in the National Under-18 Championships on Friday night. The Letterkenny puncher lost out to Crumlin’s Karl Sheridan in a 49kgs quarter-final. When the verdict was...
View ArticlePopular Donegal nun to star in motivational video series
A well-known Donegal nun will be bringing her uplifting guidance to an all-new platform as she stars in a new social media video series. Sr Helen Kelly is an inspirational speaker and life coach who...
View ArticleRecruitment slowdown restricting replacement of maternity leave cover at LUH
The slowdown in recruitment is restricting services at Letterkenny University Hospital. That’s according to Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal, Charlie McConalogue, who confirmed on Monday that a replacement...
View ArticleLetterkenny Athletic Club: Full round-up as runner take part in Lifford 5K
Two Letterkenny Athletic Club runners competed in the Lifford AC 5K on Wednesday. It was one of the highest quality 5Ks of the summer so far and both LAC men turned in excellent performances. In-form...
View ArticleOisin Orr bags latest winner at Fairyhouse
OISIN ORR rode his latest winner at Fairyhouse yesterday evening. The Rathmullan man rode Eadbhard to victory in the 5.30pm race. Eadbhard (11/2) galloped to an easy win, romping home by six-and-a-half...
View ArticleTir Chonaill Gaels Club: Full round-up and results from another busy week
It was another action-packed week for the Tir Chonaill Gaels Club with the 8th Annual ABC Competition taking place. Get a full round-up and results below. Club notes The club wishes to extend their...
View ArticleMarathon runner followed woman into toilets and sexually assaulted her
A well-known ultra-marathon runner followed a woman into a toilet in a Co Donegal pub and sexually assaulted her. Josip Ljubicic, aged 21, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the...
View ArticlePatients suffer as 100 psychiatric posts remain unfilled, consultants warn
Patients in need of mental health services are being ‘more unwell’ due to long waiting times in Ireland, according to consultant campaigners. The Irish Hospital Consultants Association claims that 100...
View ArticleLetterkenny Golf: Ulster success for Barton Shield team
Letterkenny Golf’s Barton Shield team led by Simon Stephens went to the last 16 in Ulster in what was a thrilling week of golf. Club notes: Unfortunately, they were beaten by two holes in the North...
View ArticleInishowen MD meeting adjourned in memory of Manus Kelly
Monday’s sitting of the Inishowen Municipal District was adjourned earlier this afternoon for half an hour in memory of the late Manus Kelly. The former Fianna Fáil county councillor was killed in a...
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