Golf: Donegal Firefighters beat weather for a classic!
Donegal Firefighters Association held their inaugural golf classic in the fantastic Dunfanaghy golf course last Saturday. The weather was atrocious and as other golfers turned back after the first...
View ArticleIrish hospitals to relax face-mask rules in coming days
Irish hospitals are to relax face-mask rules in the coming days. The mandate for “universal use” of masks in acute hospitals can end on April 19 for patients, staff and visitors, according to new...
View ArticleAppeal for volunteers as Termon cleans up this weekend
The Termon Clean-up Group are out and about this weekend and looking for local volunteers. The team, led by the ever-energetic James Trearty, have organised a clean up of the local Roads in the area....
View ArticleHeroic Donegal Garda killed in line of duty remembered today
Fallen Garda Robbie McCallion has been remembered today on the 14th anniversary of his tragic death. Robbie lost his life in the line of duty following an incident at Tara Court in Letterkenny when he...
View ArticleCouncillor again demands deer cull after collision
A local county councillor has again demanded a deer cull after another collision with a car. The remains of the doe was visible at the side of the road after it was struck between Creeslough and...
View ArticleLife is certainly a beach in this Donegal mansion
If beach views are a must for a new house then look no further than this stunning property in Killybegs. DNG Dorrian takes great pride in presenting this stunning 5-bedroom detached split-level...
View ArticleGolden Grill regulars get ready for sold-out Easter reunion
Letterkenny townies are getting ready to dance the night away tomorrow as the Golden Grill reunion disco returns for Easter Saturday. The over-50s disco will be packed with 80s music to bring guests...
View ArticleFinn Harps battle to snatch a point against Kerry FC
Finn Harps rallied to come from behind against league newcomers Kerry FC to rescue a point in Tralee. After last week’s 7-1 drubbing at the hands of Waterford, Dave Rogers’ side needed to bounce back....
View Article‘Voice of Irish fishing industry is being heard’, meeting hears
‘The voice of the Irish fishing and seafood industry is now being heard in Europe, which is starting to deliver positive gains at home’ – that was the key message emerging from a special meeting in...
View ArticlePoor infrastructure impacting competitiveness of Northern and Western region
Ireland’s Northern and Western region, comprised of Connacht, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan, has scored well below the other Irish regions in the EU Regional Competitiveness Index. The recently published...
View ArticleUp here, it’s different: Donegal station records lowest rainfall level in...
March may have had rain most days, but one Donegal weather station recorded Ireland’s only below-average rainfall level last month. Finner in south Donegal had zero ‘very wet’ days in March. The...
View ArticleFind your something BLU at the Radisson BLU Hotel Wedding Showcase
Advertisement Discover your dream Wedding venue at the Wedding Showcase at Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny– on Sunday 16th of April from 1-5pm. Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny are inviting you to...
View ArticleRoad safety appeal after driver caught speeding at 157KPH in Letterkenny
Gardaí in Donegal are urging motorists to slow down and save lives this Easter weekend. Checkpoints have been in operation across the county in recent days. One speedcheck in Letterkenny detected a...
View ArticleBrian McDaid: An Easter journey at the tip top of Letterkenny
Brian McDaid recalls simpler days of building dens and spring adventures. I looked back down into Letterkenny and we were higher than the chapel spire. We were making our way along the cover of win...
View ArticleJOBS: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff
Is it time for you to try something new? Whelan’s, one of London’s most forward-thinking Irish pub companies is recruiting full-time Bar Staff at all levels. Whelan’s are looking for Irish talent...
View ArticleDonegal TD warns of ‘cocktail of tactics’ used by fraudsters
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called for policy interventions to protect consumers against the rise in scams and fraud. This comes as Bank of Ireland warns its customers of a wave of fraudulent text...
View Article‘Bear with us’– Health officials urge public to consider all care options...
The HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital...
View ArticleLetterkenny woman spreads Easter cheer with generous food donation
Letterkenny woman Margaret Coyle is showing the spirit of Easter by making a generous donation to a local homeless hostel. Margaret is passionate about charity efforts, and this year is no different....
View ArticleFirst phase of inquiry into Private Sean Rooney’s death complete
The Department of Defence has confirmed that the initial phase of an investigation into the killing of Irish UN peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has been completed. The criminal investigation by...
View ArticleNever-say-die Cockhill Celtic overcome St Mochta’s in FAI Senior Cup...
Never-say-die Cockhill Celtic show true grit when they came from behind to beat St Mochta’s in the FAI Senior Cup Preliminary Round this afternoon. The Buncrana side found themselves 0-2 behind at the...
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