Covid update – 3,685 cases as hospital numbers fall slightly
The Department of Health has reported a further 3,685 confirmed cases of Covid-19. As of 8am, 444 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, of whom 74 are in intensive care units. There are 19 fewer people in...
View ArticleFresh call for safety measures at Aura pedestrian crossing
A visitor to Letterkenny has called on Donegal County Council to introduce urgent safety measures at the Aura Leisure Centre pedestrian crossing. Ballyshannon resident, Sean Donegal, is currently based...
View ArticleBlake the hero as Convoy retain IFC status
Super-sub Peter Blake was the Convoy hero as his 61st minute goal ensured the Finn Valley men retain their Intermediate status for another year. By Gerry McLaughlin in Glenfin Intermediate Relegation...
View ArticleDominant Dungloe leave it late to snatch a draw in IFC final
Dungloe saw a seven point lead disappear then fought back from three down as time was running out to force a reply against Cloughaneely in a dramatic Intermediate Championship final. Cloughaneely...
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Campaign launched to help ‘Save a Sod’ of Donegal sanctuary
Members of the public are being asked to support a unique fundraising venture in order to help a rewilding project in Donegal. In 2019, the Green Sod Ireland charity was gifted 29 acres at Kinnego,...
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Shock and sadness at passing of Donegal GAA legend, Martin Griffin
There has been widespread shock and sadness this evening following the sudden passing of former Donegal and Sean MacCumhaills GAA legend, Martin Griffin. He was 67 years of age. ‘Big Griffin’, as he is...
View ArticleBundoran shade magnificent SFC Relegation Final under lights
Wonderful, at times wacky and oh so utterly entertaining! Bundoran 0-20 Termon 1-16 (AET) By Gerry McLaughlin in Convoy Games like this would make the blanket defence brigade cringe but who cares...
View ArticleWoman jailed for 3 years for horrific abuse of three young brothers
A woman in her 50s has been jailed for 3 years for the horrific sexual abuse of her three young nephews in Co Donegal. The woman pleaded guilty to the abuse of the three young brothers when she herself...
View ArticleConstruction firm fined following death of Donegal man
A construction firm has been fined €25,000 after the death of a Co Donegal construction worker. Terry Toland, a popular father-of-four from Ramelton, died after the accident at Rossaveal Harbour in Co...
View ArticleMinister Ryan cancels climate summit date as he tests positive for Covid
Minister for Climate and Environment Eamon Ryan has tested positive for Covid and will not attend the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow. Mr Ryan received the positive result on Saturday after taking a...
View ArticleGardai say “factual inaccuracies” in Stranorlar complex abuse report
Gardai have contacted the HSE over what they claim are “factual inaccuracies” in the report into sexual abuse at the Ard na Greine complex in Stranorlar. The report lists 108 sexual assaults by an...
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Watch: Rathmullan pupils blazing the animation trail again
St. Joseph’s National School Rathmullan are blazing the animation trail again and this time in the footsteps of their local saint, St. Colmcille. The school’s 5th and 6th class pupils have produced,...
View ArticleAll welcome as Donegal’s Macra na Feirme clubs return to activity
With easing restrictions, Macra na Feirme clubs in County Donegal are planning an array of events over the next two weeks to encourage existing members, new members and those looking to join Macra na...
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DLDC Community Recognition Awards 2021: Winners Announced
Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC) were delighted to hold their Community Recognition Awards 2021 on Thursday 4th November. DLDC held the awards to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding...
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Hockey: Thin Raphoe squad suffer heavy Premier League loss
Raphoe Hockey Men’s 1st XI will be glad to end these run of away games against the premier leagues top teams. Having suffered numerous long term injuries over the previous weeks, Raphoe have been...
View ArticleFinn Valley Remembrance Day 10k results
Finn Valley AC held their 2021 Rememberance Day 10k road race today with around 550 people taking part. Gary Slevin finished fastest with a time of 31:59 with his fellow Foyle Valley AC athlete Chris...
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St. Eunan’s cruise past Naomh Conaill to win first Donegal SFC since 2014
Superb St Eunan’s steamrolled the surprisingly feeble challenge of 13- man Naomh Conaill to take their second Donegal double title since 1972. St. Eunan’s 1-11 Naomh Conaill 0-4 By Gerry McLaughlin...
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St Eunan’s dominance continues with 25 point thrashing of Ardara in B final
St. Eunan’s dominance in Donegal the past few weeks has only continued as they easily brushed aside Ardara in the Senior B Football Championship Final at MacCumhaill Park. St. Eunan’s 4-18 Ardara 0-05...
View ArticleWatch: St. Eunan’s captain Niall O’Donnell on SFC final win
St. Eunan’s Captain Niall O’Donnell spoke to Charlie Collins after his side defeated Naomh Conaill 1-11 to 0-04 to win their first Donegal SFC title since 2014.
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Donegal man wins second European GAA championship medal
A Killygordon man is celebrating tonight after his team won the European Senior Gaelic Football Championship. Former Red Hughs defender, Mick Sweeney, was cornerback on the successful Amsterdam GAC...
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