Commission’s cod and whiting proposals branded ‘unworkable’ says KFO
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed its concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. It believes that an industry already in a state of heightened...
View ArticleAnother gold and an Irish record for in-form Mona McSharry
MONA McSharry was in record-breaking form yesterday at the Irish Swimming Championships. McSharry won gold in the 100m breaststroke final. The Grange woman, who is a member of the Marlin’s Swimming...
View ArticleRecovery mission as fishing boat loses power in high seas off Donegal coast
A rescue mission has been launched off the coast of Co Donegal after a fishing vessel broke down 20 miles out to sea in rough seas. The vessel, understood to be an Irish registered crabber, lost power...
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A staggering 140,000 children are growing up in the cold – SVP
A new report from the Society of St Vincent de Paul has shown that there are around 140,000 children in Ireland living in homes with a leaking roof, damp walls or floors. That is in addition to the...
View ArticleCurtis scores again, but Portsmouth fall to heavy defeat
RONAN Curtis netted again today, but Portsmouth fell to a heavy way defeat. Curtis fired home to put Portsmouth ahead, but Kenny Jackett’s team fell to a 4-1 defeat at Accrington Stanley. Curtis has...
View ArticleFishermen rescued as boat is towed back to safety
Five fishermen have been rescued after their boat lost power and was drifting in seas off the Donegal coast this afternoon. Three lifeboats including the Lough Swilly lifeboat, the Arranmore lifeboat...
View ArticleCareer Guidance with Rory White: Understanding UCAS
Career Guidance Counsellor Rory White’s column series continues with a guide for students to understanding the UCAS system: So what is UCAS? UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Application Service...
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Trib Bash 2020 is a real hot ticket this Christmas!
Tickets for TRIB BASH 2020 in Letterkenny are being snapped up as the ideal Christmas present for music fans. The event will see four of the biggest and very best live tribute shows in Ireland and the...
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DD Fitness: Are you able for the 12 rounds of Christmas?
It is officially the season to be jolly. All the Grinches, Scrooges and Bah Humbuggers can suck it up, because Santa Claus is coming to town! Maybe I came on too strong there, but if you aren’t...
View ArticleSeamus Coleman plays 300th game for Everton
SEAMUS Coleman made his 300th Everton appearance this afternoon. Coleman returned to the Everton side for the one-all draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. A rib injury had kept the Killybegs...
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New statue to honour Donegal Nobel prize winner in his hometown
Plans are underway to honour one of Donegal’s finest people with a statue in the town where he was born – Nobel laureate Professor William C Campbell from Ramelton. The bronze statue is being designed...
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Letterkenny people surprised by random acts of kindness – Picture Special
People out shopping and working in Letterkenny got a great festive surprise on Friday as a troupe of happy elves delivered random acts of kindness. The merry team from Letterkenny Youth & Family...
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Mona McSharry hopes to be Tokyo and Tennessee-bound in 2020
MONA McSharry will make a trans-Atlantic switch next autumn as the Marlin’s Swimming Club star moves to begin her studies in the USA. McSharry will begin a scholarship at the University of Tennessee...
View ArticleLetterkenny to host Christmas dinner for those living alone
The 14th Annual Christmas Day Dinner for people living on their own will be held in the Conwal Parish Hall behind the Church of Ireland in Letterkenny on Christmas Day from 1pm until 4pm. The purpose...
View ArticleUSL – Home win puts Champions Cockhill top for Christmas
CHAMPIONS Cockhill Celtic will be top of the bmcsports.ie Ulster Senior League over Christmas after a 2-0 win over Fanad United on Saturday. Cockhill Celtic 2 Fanad United 0 In far from ideal...
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Amazing leaders and carers honoured by Donegal Centre for Independent Living
Inspirational local leaders and carers had a lot to celebrate at the Donegal Centre for Independent Living Christmas party and awards night on Thursday. The event honoured all the people who make the...
View ArticleSuper Termon cruise into Ulster Minor semi-finals
TERMON roared into the semi-finals of the Ulster Minor Football Tournament as they scored a huge 26-point win today. Termon 6-14 Emyvale 0-6 Trevor Alcorn’s side bossed the way from start to finish as...
View ArticleParents urged not to gift dangerous quads or scramblers this Christmas
Gardaí are calling on families not to gift children and teens with quad bikes and scramblers this Christmas. In the last few years, there have been a number of people killed or injured in collisions...
View ArticleConvoy Guide Leader Eimear has “amazing experience” at leadership seminar
A Donegal Guide Leader who attended an international leadership seminar in France has returned home all set to make a positive impact on her local community. Eimear McElchar, a Leader with Convoy...
View ArticleWatch: Amazing footage by lifeboat crew at yesterday’s rescue mission
Video: Portrush Lifeboat Station Have you ever wondered the horrific conditions faced by our brave lifeboat volunteers when they get a call to a rescue? These are the conditions which faced volunteers...
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