HEARTBROKEN FATHER: I WILL NOT ALLOW MY DEAD SON TO BE CREMATED
The father of a Co Donegal man who was mowed down and killed after reportedly going on a stabbing spree says he will not allow his son to be cremated. Patrick McLaughlin holds a picture of his youngest...
View ArticleCOLEMAN SIGNS ‘SWEET’ FIVE YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE TOFFEES
Seamus Coleman has signed a lucrative five-year contract extension at Everton. Coleman enjoyed a stunning season for the Merseyside club last year. His outstanding and consistent performances earned...
View ArticleJOB VACANCIES: HUGELY POPULAR DONEGAL HOTEL LOOKING TO RECRUIT CHEFS
Due to an expansion in our food operations, we require one Chef de Partie and one 3rd year Commis Chef. We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic individual to work as part of our team in one of...
View ArticleMINISTER RING ANNOUNCES €200K FOR MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAMS
A special one-off grant of €200,000 for Mountain Rescue Ireland to purchase new vehicles and equipment has been announced by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar & Minister of...
View ArticleDONEGAL FAMILY GETS EXTRA RESOURCE HOURS FOR THEIR CHILD IN HIGH COURT BATTLE
A Donegal family is one of two who have taken a High Court challenge over resource hours for their children who have special needs. The two families, whose children are Down Syndrome, have been...
View ArticleBUSINESS BOOT CAMP CAN TURN THAT IDEA INTO A REALITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Business Boot Camp are seeking young entrepreneurs for the third wave of the highly successful Business Boot Camp Programme. Businesses based in County Donegal will be eligible to participate. The...
View ArticleDD NOTICE: FIXTURE BETWEEN AODH RUADH AND MILFORD BROUGHT FORWARD
The Division Three clash between league leaders Aodh Ruadh and Milford has been brought forward to Friday evening at 7.30pm. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday evening, but both clubs have...
View ArticleDD LOCAL: BASIC FIRST AID CLASSES AVAILABLE AT LIFFORD CLONLEIGH RESOURCE CENTRE
Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre Notes Basic First Aid: We are looking to run a basic first aid course held over 2 to 3 evenings. If you are interested please contact the Lifford/Clonleigh resource on...
View ArticleVICTORY! TINY SCHOOL WINS BATTLE TO KEEP TEACHER AFTER HIRING THEIR OWN BUS
Mrs Catríona Gallagher (Patrick Gallagher Bus Travel) , Mrs NormaSummers (school principal), Mr Samuel Rankin (parent), Mrs StaceyTease (Board of Management), pupils from the school, Mr and MrsGilbert...
View ArticleOUTRAGE AS THIRD AU PAIR REVEALS SHE WAS TREATED LIKE ‘SLAVE’ BY FAMILY
ANOTHER young au pair has come forward to say she was treated in slave-like conditions by a couple living in Letterkenny. The young woman was expected to do all sorts of jobs during her 70 hour week...
View ArticleDD LOCAL: RAPHOE COMMUNITY GETS READY FOR ITS 5K
RAPHOE LOCAL NOTES Raphoe Family Resource Centre Child Counselling Service: The Family Resource Centre provides a free and confidential Child Counselling Service, made possible from funding received...
View ArticleFORMER FINN HARPS STAR SET TO BECOME A WILD ROVER
Former Harps star James Doherty is set for a move back to the USL. Former Finn Harps star James Doherty is reportedly mulling over offers from both Swilly Rovers and Letterkenny Rovers as he looks to...
View ArticleDD COMPETITION: WIN A FREE WEEKEND ON THE BEAUTIFUL ARRANMORE ISLAND
Arranmore Car and passenger Fast Ferry (The Blue Ferry) are proud match sponsors of Friday’s big match v Waterford UTD at Finn Park. To mark the occasion they’re running a fantastic competition in...
View ArticleTWO DONEGAL SCHOOLS GET FUNDING FOR UPGRADES
Two Co Donegal schools have been given funding for upgrading works. Joe McHugh TD The School Building Unit from the Department of Education and Skills confirmed that St Joseph’s National School,...
View ArticleDONEGAL FAMILY SOUGHT FOR AU PAIR FOR SUMMER MONTHS
A young French au pair is looking for a host family in the Letterkenny area to work with for the summer months. Miriam, 17, has good English but wants to improve her English with a host family for the...
View ArticleRESTORE YOUR SMILE WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS AT READY STEADY SMILES
Are you fed up wearing Dentures? Have unsightly gaps in your smile? Then restore your smile with Dental Implants at Ready Steady Smiles. Ready Steady Smiles is a progressive dental practice offering...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY GIVES A BIG ‘HIGH FIVE’ TO LOCAL SCHOOLS!
Conor Crossan Secretary Loughside Community presents a cheque to Kevin Caldwell Woodland NS. Also in the picture Brian Sweeney, PRO and Cathal Roarty Treasurer Loughside Community The Loughside...
View ArticleJ.J REID MOTORS ARE GIVING AWAY FREE FUEL!!!
Promoted post J.J Reid Motors are giving away free fuel if you purchase a used car from its garage before the end of June. The fantastic giveaway is part of the massive used car sale auction, which...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY ALERT: BURGLARS IN DAYLIGHT RAIDS ON HOMES IN RAMELTON AND CASTLEFINN
COMMUNITY ALERT: At least two gangs of travelling burglars are operating again in Co Donegal after daylight raids today. A woman had her home ransacked by thieves in Ballyarr, 2kms from Ramelton,...
View ArticleHARPS WORK HARD TO GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS
Perfect conditions at Finn Park resulted in a perfect scoreline for Finn Harps as they beat Waterford to snatch a much-needed 1-0 win. Harps striker Ruairi Keating scored the all important goal for...
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