New Donegal film to premiere in Bundoran and Dunfanaghy
A new film about an Australian surfer who moves to Donegal will premier here later this week. Directed by Sligo-based filmmaker Alice Ward, ‘Other Land’ will be first shown in Bundoran on Friday and in...
View ArticleCommunity Notes: Killaghtee Festival begins this week!
Dunkineely/Bruckless/Killaghtee Community Notes – Killaghtee Festival Special 26th to 28th August we will be celebrating all weekend. The information desk can be found in the Dunkineely Community...
View ArticleSales of turf in through ads in shops and online face fines from Halloween
The illegal sale of turf on the internet, in local newspapers and in local shops will be punishable by fines from this winter. The fines under the Air Pollution Act will come into force from Halloween...
View ArticleDisgust as racist stickers placed on street poles across Donegal
People have expressed outrage at racist stickers being placed on poles across the county. Dozens of the stickers have appeared in recent days on signposts and walls on behalf of the so-called National...
View ArticleWatch – Mark English touches down at Dublin Airport!
Letterkenny man Mark English made a triumphant return to Dublin Airport yesterday where he was greeted by delighted family and friends. He could not hide his delight at winning a bronze medal at...
View ArticleDisgust as racist stickers placed on street poles across Donegal
People have expressed outrage at racist stickers being placed on poles across the county. Dozens of the stickers have appeared in recent days on signposts and walls on behalf of the so-called National...
View ArticleCost of living protest must send message to Government – Pringle
Deputy Thomas is encouraging the public to support a march to the Dáil next month to force Government action on the cost-of-living crisis. Deputy Pringle said: “There is no question that people are...
View ArticleWatch: Build up to the ‘Biggest game in Bonagee United’s history’
Bonagee United manager Jason Gibson is looking forward to what he agrees is the biggest game in the clubs history on Friday night as they take on Shelbourne in the FAI Cup. The Letterkenny side...
View ArticleBig turn out expected for Sunday’s Donegal Half Marathon
An entry of around 400 is expected for Sunday’s Donegal Half Marathon, which gets underway in Letterkenny at 9.20 am. Now in its ninth year, the race, which is once again sponsored by the Kernan’s...
View ArticleGer Stewart named Athletics Ireland’s new Director of Competition
Athletics Ireland have announced Tír Chonaill AC member Geraldine (Ger) Stewart as the new Director of Competition. Ger, a native of Donegal Town, will start the role from the 1st of September 2022....
View ArticleDonegal SFC R3: Who could go through and get knocked out?
As we enter into the last two rounds of the Senior Football Championships before we learn our final eight, we had a look at what can happen this week to see teams qualify and get knocked out. The top...
View ArticleYoung Donegal fishermen reeling in success
Three young Donegal fishermen were successful at this year’s Lake & River All Ireland Championships 2022, taking home two titles. Zach Barnett and Eunan McBride, who both attend Deele College...
View ArticlePlea issued to public not to enter Field of Hope
The Mullan Hope Centre has pleaded with people not to enter the field filled with sunflowers to remember the late John, Tomás and Amelia Mullan. Thousands of people visited the field in Quigley’s Point...
View ArticleRonan Curtis scores twice as Portsmouth lose in EFL Cup
Ronan Curtis scored twice last night but it wasn’t enough for his Portsmouth side to avoid defeat to League Two side Newport County in the EFL Cup. The St Johnston man opened the scoring for the...
View ArticleMcColgan and Parke receive call-up to Ireland Amateur squad
Donegal duo Lee McColgan and Jack Parke have received another call-up to the Republic of Ireland Amateur side for a friendly against Wales. Cockhill Celtic’s McColgan and Parke of Bonagee United have...
View ArticleCelebrating the wonderful life of Mollie
Mollie was a sheepdog and we were her flock. I’m happy for Mollie, she had a wonderful long life. Dog years are a bit different from humans and that’s a problem that we suffer when beautiful pets...
View ArticleArranmore Lifeboat looking for new recruits
Arranmore RNLI is looking for volunteers to join its lifesaving team. The team have been involved in hundreds of rescues at sea over the years and are seeking to strengthen their numbers. The team are...
View ArticleOisin Orr makes brilliant comeback to win at Catterick
Rathmullan man Oisin Orr returned to winning ways by claiming a terrific win at Catterick today. Orr was on board 10/3 favourite Turner Girl for trainer Ed Dunlop and owner Paul Turner in the 1m5f...
View ArticleWasted? Only HALF of €5M given to Donegal walking and cycling projects spent
Half of funding allocated to Donegal for Active Travel in 2021 was not spent by the local authority. The local Green Party in the county has hit out at the inaction which is designed to stimulate...
View ArticleMinister Troy called to publish fire safety certificates and evidence of...
Minister Robert Troy has been called to publish fire safety certificates and documentation confirming planning permission for his properties, by Sinn Féin Chief Whip, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn. There has...
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