ELECTION 2014: CUTLIFFE –“VOTERS NEED TO RESPOND TO TODAY’S POLL”
Independent candidate in the Letterkenny & Milford electoral area, Peter Cutliffe, has claimed that voters in Letterkenny need to use their vote on May 23 rd after survey in today’s Tirconaill...
View ArticleHSE ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING OVER ILLNESS CAUGHT FROM RATS
THE HSE has today issued a public health warning over an illness normally spread by rats but which can be spread through domestic pets after several people got the illness here. Leptospirosis is an...
View ArticleDONEGAL DEPUTY REVEALS 2 MILLION HOME HELP HOURS AXED
Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has accused the Government of yet another brutal attack on supports for older people following confirmation that almost 2 million home help hours have been slashed...
View ArticleKILLYBEGS COAST GUARD HOSTING ‘SEARCH & RESCUE’ ALL-IRELAND GAMES THIS WEEKEND
Killybegs Coast Guard will host the 2014 JSAR (Joint Search and Rescue) Games this weekend in what promises to be a spectacular event for spectators. Teams from the three divisional sectors of Irish...
View ArticleMcHUGH ATTACKS MARTIN McGUINNESS OVER HGV CHARGES IN THE NORTH
Martin McGuinness FINE Gael deputy Joe McHugh has launched a scathing attack on Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness over the HGV levy on Donegal truckers. Deputy McHugh said the northern...
View ArticleWHY SEAN AND HIS FAMILY WANT TO ‘LAP IT UP’ FOR CRUMLIN HOSPITAL
Sinead, Sheila Sean Emer and Danny Mc Menamin pictured with Manus Kelly as they get ready for the big night at the karting centre in aid of Crumlin Hospital tomorrow night (FRI). Photo Brian McDaid...
View ArticleBEAUTIFUL AND HOT: THE DD FRIDAY WEATHER REPORT
Great day for the Outdoors today across Donegal. Picture by Annemarie McGowan IT will be another warm day across County Donegal today, the forecasters agree. Temperatures will be 10C at dawn and slowly...
View ArticleNEW YORK ‘MARY FROM DUNGLOE’ GALA DANCE THIS WEEKEND
The New York ‘Mary from Dungloe’ Irish Gala Dance will take place on Saturday, May 17, at St. Joseph’s School Auditorium, 28-46 44th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York. Admission $45.00 pp. For...
View ArticleCANCER GROUP ASK ELECTION CANDIDATES WHERE HEALTH SERVICES ARE ON THEIR AGENDA
Donegal Action for Cancer Care are asking all people registered to vote in Donegal to ask their choice of candidate and indeed all those seeking election where heath matters are on their agenda? The...
View ArticleELECTION 2014: BROGAN TO HOST PRE-ELECTION EVENING TONIGHT
Donegal county councillor Ciaran Brogan is to host a pre-election evening tonight. Ciaran Brogan The open event is being held at Arena 7 in Letterkenny starting at 9.30pm. Fianna Fail stalwart Brogan...
View ArticleVOODOO VENUE HOPING TO REMAIN ‘COOL’ THIS WEEKEND
Voodoo Venue have done it again, they’ve produced another action packed weekend, for club goers to enjoy, at the No.1 clubbing nightspot in Donegal. Voodoo Club is the newest and coolest venue in the...
View ArticleGARDA INVESTIGATION AFTER CYCLIST STRUCK BY VAN IN BUNCRANA
A cyclist has been struck by a van in Buncrana this morning. Gardai are at the scene of the accident. The man was knocked from his bike close to the Applegreen Filling Station. An eye-witness told...
View ArticlePICTURE SPECIAL: DONEGAL BASKS IN GLORIOUS SUNSHINE
These stunning snaps, taken by Anne-Marie McGowan, capture Donegal in all its beauty, as she basks in the glorious sunshine bestowed on her yesterday. The pictures only reiterate what we already know,...
View ArticleELECTION 2014: JOHN O’DONNELL HOPING TO FOLLOW IN HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS
Independent candidate, Kilmacrennan man John O’Donnell, is hoping to start a new chapter in the O’Donnell political legacy in Donegal after next Friday’s elections. Independent candidate John...
View ArticleDD DEAL OF THE DAY: TICKET FOR NORTH WEST GARDEN SHOW JUST €5
Northwest Garden Show and sunshine are coming your way May 24th and 25th in CPI Castlefinn! The North West Garden Show usually attracts thousands of visitors. So make sure and give them your no.1...
View ArticleFILM IT FRIDAY: WIN A ‘FAMILY PASS’ TO SEE ANY FILM AT CENTURY CINEMAS
To continue celebrating the re-launch of Film It Friday, Donegal Daily have teamed up with Century Cinemas Letterkenny to give you the chance of winning a Family Pass to see any movie of your choice....
View ArticleSCAREMONGERING ABOUT LETTERKENNY MATERNITY MUST STOP – GALLIGAN
Election candidate, Christy Galligan, has welcomed clarification from Health Minister James Reilly that there are no plans to close the maternity unit in Letterkenny General. Election candidate Christy...
View ArticleMEMBERS OF NORTH-WEST 10K COMMITTEE TO GET A CIVIC RECEPTION
The 10K has gone from strength to strength over the years. Letterkenny Town Council is to host a Civic Reception for past and present members of the North West 10k committee who have helped to raise...
View ArticleDONEGAL LGFA: LEVEL TWO COURSE FOR ALL REFEREES
DONEGAL Ladies Gaelic Football Association has organised a refresher Level 2 Referee Course for ALL referees currently officiating at Ladies games. “Clubs need now to get their club refs signed up for...
View ArticleGET DOWN TO NEWTOWN TONIGHT IF YOU THINK YOU’RE THAT SMART!
Are you really as smart as you think? That’s the question the Central Perk Relay for Life team will be asking tonight in Coyle’s Bar in Newtowncunningham. The quiz starts at 9pm and all proceeds will...
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