Donegal duo Alcorn and Liston named in Ireland Sevens squad
DONEGAL duo Mya Alcorn and Maeve Liston are named in a 27-player Ireland Women’s Sevens squad for the forthcoming 2021/22 season. Termon woman Alcorn and Ballyshannon native Liston, who are both...
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Sizzling sights you have to see in Sorrento
The Sorrento Peninsula offers some of southern Italy’s most famous sights. The unique landscape of hills and valleys is adorned with scented lemon orchards and silvery olive groves, with dramatic cliff...
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Magnificent art by Eleanor Margey (11) shortlisted for national prize
An up-and-coming young artist from Donegal has been shortlisted for this year’s Zurich Young Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland. Talented Eleanor Margey (aged 11) is the daughter of...
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A foodie guide to Italy
Travel Department is tickling our tastebuds today with this mouth-watering guide to the best traditional dishes of Italy. Italy offers a foodie experience like no other. Every destination around the...
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Four must-see places to explore in the Italian Lake District
The Italian Lake District is the perfect escape for those looking for a holiday in Italy full of relaxation, beauty and culture, amid a stunning natural backdrop. From the picturesque scenery to the...
View ArticleCovid-19: Another 1,903 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have today confirmed 1,903 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic. There are 219 people hospitalised with the virus, including 37 in ICU. Seven patients with Covid-19 are being treated...
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Mapping Covid: Cases down in five out of seven Donegal areas
Covid-19 case numbers have reduced in five out of seven local electoral areas in Co. Donegal. In the past two weeks, rates have decreased in all areas except Milford and Letterkenny. New case numbers...
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Trusting the people and the process: Martin Regan craving more glory at Naomh...
PERHAPS it’s the quiet demeanour, or the understated persona, but Martin Regan seems to have maintained a low profile in spite of longevity and success. Regan is now in his seventh year as the Naomh...
View ArticleWest Donegal to get new vaccination centre
West Donegal is to get a new vaccination centre. The centre, which will commence in two to three weeks time, will be based out of St Columba’s Community Centre in Burtonport. Work is currently underway...
View ArticleParents support priest as communions take place this weekend
A well-known Co Donegal priest has said one of the reasons he will be holding communions this weekend is because he fears an increase in Covid-19 infections in the coming weeks. Fr John Joe Duffy of St...
View ArticleHe’s won the lot, but the hurt of defeat still drives McHugh
THE MEMORIES of 2017, when Kilcar ended a 24-year wait for Donegal SFC success, haven’t dimmed but Mark McHugh says the days of defeat live larger in the mind. McHugh was the Man of the Match on that...
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Luke Barrett and Donegal minors look to rewrite tradition and history in...
THE teenage Luke Barrett was laid up with an injury when he fist dipped his toes into coaching. Barrett watched intently through his young years as his father, SP, led teams. The time out injured...
View ArticleAttacker tried to put pillow over woman’s face and stabbed her
A woman suffered a horrific ordeal after a man sneaked into her home and tried to put a pillow over her face before stabbing her a number of times. The attacker, who cannot be named, appeared at...
View ArticleLoughrey and Long chosen for Republic of Ireland U17 squad
DONEGAL pair Kery Loughrey and Ellie Long have been named on the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-17 squad for a double-header against Northern Ireland. The two friendly internationals – in Dublin on...
View ArticleFamous Donegal festival cancelled again over Covid concerns
One of Donegal’s most iconic festival weekends has been cancelled for the second year in a row over Covid concerns. The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival was due to take place in September. However, last...
View ArticleCCC to meet clubs over Football Championship Covid-19 procedures
DONEGAL GAA’s Competitions Controls Committee (CCC) will meet with clubs to discuss Covid-19 procedures around Club Football Championship games. Fixtures chiefs are concerned over the volume of games...
View ArticleNew Covid-19 vaccination centre for west Donegal
A NEW Covid-19 vaccination centre will open in west Donegal. Fianna Fáil Councillor Noreen McGarvey has welcomed the news that the HSE have agreed to open a Covid-19 vaccination centre in St Columba’s...
View ArticlePermission sought for new clubhouse, gym at Tir Chonaill Park
FOUR Masters GAA Club have sought planning permission for the development of a new clubhouse. The Donegal Town club lodged an application for works this week. The proposed development would see the...
View ArticleColmcille to come to life as part of Heritage Week
With this year marking the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Colmcille, Heritage Week running from 14th to 22nd August 2021, is the perfect opportunity to bring Colmcille to life as part of this...
View ArticleAppeal launched to help find missing Sophie (17)
POLICE in Derry are concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has been missing since yesterday. The public in Donegal are asked to keep a look out for Sophie Hamilton as police say they are...
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