SARAH GUARANTEES TO PUT A SMILE ON CHILDREN’S FACES THIS CHRISTMAS!
A Ramelton schoolteacher has come up with a new children’s book that could well put a smile on plenty of parents’ faces this Christmas. Children’s author and schoolteacher Sarah King. Sarah King has...
View ArticleINISHOWEN COUNCILLOR PLEADS WITH PEOPLE TO SHOP LOCALLY
Buncrana Town Councillor Ciaran McLaughlin has pleaded with Inishowen people to shop locally. In the run-up to Christmas, the Sinn Fein politician said he is asking the public to consider the jobs...
View ArticleTD Mac LOCHLAINN: ‘I WILL NEVER DEMONISE IRA VOLUNTEERS’
DONEGAL TD Padraig Mac Lochlainn has today issued a new statement in the row over the conflict in the North. The Inishowen man spoke out after his appearance on Tonight with Vincent Browne in the wake...
View ArticleMARY COUGHLAN ‘PLANNING TO RUN AGAIN FOR DÁIL’
Winning team? Ms Coughlan with Deputy McConalogue before the last election FORMER Donegal TD Mary Coughlan is planning to run again for Dail Eireann, friends say. The ex-Tanaiste has already spoken to...
View ArticleHEARTACHE AS MOVILLE MINORS LOSE ULSTER FINAL IN DYING SECONDS
MOVILLE’S Minor Ladies did Donegal proud in their Ulster final showdown in Belfast today. The Foylesiders were involved in a superb clash with Sean O’Neill’s from Armagh in the provincial final stage...
View ArticleJOIN EVEREST HERO JASON ON GLENVEAGH WALK AND HELP OTHERS THIS CHRISTMAS
EVEREST hero Jason Black is hoping YOU will join him on his latest expedition….in Glenveagh National Park! The Letterkenny businessman will be out on Sunday from noon as part of a family fun and walk...
View ArticleESB STRIKE: DONEGAL POWER STATIONS ON SHUTDOWN ‘HIT LIST’
ESB workers who have called a strike for eight days’ time unless the dispute is resolved plan to shut down two power plants in Donegal. The hydro-electric stations at Ballyshannon and Crolly are on a...
View ArticleBUNCRANA MINORS JUST FALL SHORT IN ULSTER QUARTER-FINAL CLASH
BUNCRANA’S minors just came up short today in their Ulster Quarter-Final clash with Co Derry champions Watty Grahams. The Inishowen side, playing with a strong breeze in the first half in the clash at...
View ArticleVIEWPOINT: WHY ESB WORKERS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO STRIKE
VIEWPOINT: By Kei Patterson (In response to this: http://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/12/08/esb-strike-donegal-power-stations-on-shutdown-hit-list/) I just want to have my cents on this subject (ESB...
View ArticleESB STRIKE CALLED OFF AS TALKS REACH A DEAL
A PLANNED strike by ESB workers has been called off after a weekend talks deal. A statement just released by the ESB Group of Unions said: “The resolution is on the basis of the Union Mandate to...
View ArticleDONEGAL LEAGUE – ALL THE REPORTS, RESULTS AND FIXTURES
DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE SATURDAY Downtown Cup Glenea United Reserves 3 Curragh Athletic Reserves 0 In wintry conditions Glenea kept their unbeaten run going in the Downtown Cup with this victory over...
View ArticleHUGE CROWDS TURN OUT AS BAYVIEW HOTEL RE-OPENS IN KILLYBEGS
Packed: The Bayview Hotel in Killybegs. Picture from Stephen McGinley IT has been the soul of the community in Killybegs for almost two centuries. And tonight the Bayview Hotel re-opened its doors...
View ArticleTWO DONEGAL WORLD BEATERS ADDED TO SPORTS STAR NOMINATIONS
November was another good month for Donegal sport as 2013 draws to a close with many of the achievers expected to figure among the nominees for the 38th Donegal Sports Star Awards. The ceremony which...
View ArticleSINN FEIN IS NOT A CULT, SAYS DONEGAL TD
Padraig Mac Lochlainn DONEGAL TD Padraig Mac Lochlainn has hit back at a newspaper which described Sinn Fein as a cult. “Who knew? The Sunday Independent today reveals that a political party supported...
View ArticleATHLETICS NEWS: RESULTS FROM THE LIFFORD AC 5K
Results from Sunday morning’s race. A big thank you to all the athletes that turned out to take part. Delighted with the turnout given the short notice and a credit to all who were involved. Thanks to...
View ArticleGAA NEWS: MARION MCGINLEY WINS €1,000 IN KILCAR GAA DRAW
The club is publishing a Yearbook for 2013; there are a limited amount of copies being printed, contact Michael McShane at 087-6781789 or 9738386 to book a copy. The Club Dinner and Presentation night...
View ArticleMcDAID TO STAY ON AS GLENSWILLY MANAGER
Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid is to stay on in his position for the coming season. In the wake of the club’s recent Ulster club final defeat to Ballinderry, McDaid said he was considering his...
View ArticleMAN CHARGED WITH CAUSING DEATH BY DANGEROUS DRIVING OF DONEGAL TEENAGER SHANE
The late Shane Patton A MAN has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving of a Co Donegal teenager. Shane Patton, who was 18, lost his fight for life following a two car collision outside...
View ArticleGAA NEWS: OVER €15,000 UP FOR GRABS IN THE MAC CUMHAILLS BINGO JACKPOT
MAC CUMHAILLS GAA NOTES Our jackpots have been rolling over and you can now win over €15000 with Mac Cumhaills. The Bingo jackpot stands at an incredible €7950 for 45 numbers or less. The Mac...
View ArticleDD LOCAL: EDDIE DUFFY WINS ROSSES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Ceili in The Rosses CDP chapel Road Dungloe Sunday the 15th Dec starting at 8pm Admission €8. Rosses Volunteer of the year in memory of Nancy and Niall O’Donnell was held on Friday the 6th of December....
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