St Columba’s College 25 year reunion to take place next weekend
The St Columba’s College, Stranolar, Leaving Cert Class of 1999 is holding a 25 anniversary reunion next weekend. The event will take place in the Drumboe Suite, Jackson’s Hotel, on Saturday night....
View ArticleFar-ren away the longest journey to come in Ali’s varied career path
He’s been a publican, a bus driver, a caravan park owner and a community centre manager. And now Ali Farren has added another string to his bow – a county councillor. Topping the poll in Carndonagh in...
View ArticleAllen Wylie Tractor Run raises almost €40K for two worthy causes
The Allen Wylie Memorial Tractor Run has raised almost €40,000 for two very worthy causes. A total of €38,370 was gathered around the event, held back in May, the proceeds of which were handed over...
View ArticleAll Ireland success for young Rosses AC athletes
At the All Ireland Senior Track and Field Championships at Santry in Dublin at the weekend it was great to see Fodhla Nic Phaidhin getting back to compete at this level. Fodhla (main pic) took on the...
View ArticleNational: Tragic mum and daughter killed in Mayo crash named
Main pic: Aisling Moore (46) and Abbigael Moore-Tournié (8). Pic: Garda Press Office. The tragic mother and daughter killed in yesterday evening’s crash in County Mayo have officially been named....
View ArticleFour young Donegal athletes to take part in U18 European Championships
Four young local athletes will compete at the European U18 Athletics Championships later this month. They include Cranford AC’s Caolan McFadden, Tir Chonaill AC’s Ethan Dewhirst, Lifford-Strabane AC’s...
View ArticleThousands of Donegal residents served by ‘at risk’ water supplies – EPA
Almost 9,500 residents across Donegal are being served by ‘at risk’ water supplies, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The data is contained in its latest Drinking Water Quality in...
View ArticleVacancies: ATU Donegal currently has a number of vacancies
Atlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life...
View ArticleLetterkenny houses undergo DCB test before proposed sale to council
Main pic: Phil Boyle explaining the Defective Concrete Block (DCB) testing process to Ballymacool residents. Nine houses in the Ballymacool area of Letterkenny are currently undergoing ‘rigorous block...
View ArticleRescue volunteer, 40s, dies in climbing accident on Benbulben
A man in his 40s has died after sustaining a head injury while climbing a gully above the Benbulben Forest Walk in Sligo last night. Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team (SLMRT) confirmed two of its...
View ArticleCouncil issues enforcement notice over works at Donegal holiday village
Planners have issued an enforcement notice in relation to ‘unauthorised development’ at a north Donegal holiday village. Last year, Donegal County Council refused a ‘retention’ application for glamping...
View ArticleBanned Letterkenny farmer warned he will be jailed if he keeps animals again
A Letterkenny farmer banned from keeping animals has been warned that he faces prison if he breaches the order again. Leslie Stewart was only spared time behind bars by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham after...
View ArticleSuper summer savings are here at SuperValu Carndonagh
Sponsored Post SuperValu Carndonagh is the place to shop this week for great quality produce at even better prices. Get your grill on with the sizzling combo: save 33% off SuperValu Fresh Irish T-Bone...
View ArticleMogan again nominated for Footballer of the Month award
Donegal star Peadar Mogan has been shortlisted for the PwC GAA/GPA Footballer of the Month award for June. It comes less than a week after he was named as the May winner. He was nominated for the June...
View ArticleFinn Harps sign huge prospect Gavin McAteer
Finn Harps have signed midfielder Gavin McAteer on a three year deal. The club is delighted to announce the signing of Gavin McAteer to a three year deal. The Milford lad, who has just turned 16, has...
View ArticleLetterkenny’s Mad Dog cyclists hop in the saddle for Donegal Down Syndrome...
A group of cyclists from around the Letterkenny area will prove why exactly they’re called the Mad Dogs over the next three days. The 22 friends will today saddle up and begin an adventure which will...
View ArticleDonegal Garda charged with drink-driving after his car found overturned
A serving member of An Garda Síochána has appeared in court charged with drink-driving. Matthew Dougan, a 29-year-old of Ashfield, Letterkenny, is contesting the charge. Dougan was over twice the legal...
View ArticleWatch: Magical moments as Cloughaneely Junior Band performs in Disneyland Paris
Donegal talent was shining in the Disneyland Paris parade yesterday as the Cloughaneely Band gave an unforgettable performance. The junior band marched down Main Street USA with a pitch-perfect...
View ArticleDoors open at new JD Sports Letterkenny store today
Letterkenny’s new JD Sports store is opening today, Thursday, much to the delight of sportswear fans. Whether you’re searching for Adidas Sambas, training gear or the latest in athleisure, it’s all...
View ArticleAnother blustery day with mix of sunshine and showers – Met Éireann
It will be another blustery day across Ulster with a mix of sunshine and scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in a moderate to fresh and gusty westerly wind, but winds will be...
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