WHY THEY’RE ‘LINING’ UP TO DANCE IN BALLYBOFEY
More than 500 line dancers from throughout Ireland were stepping it out in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey last weekend when the Western Dance Association of Ireland held their All-Ireland finals. This...
View ArticleMARCEL MCCAFFERTY WINS THE SECOND OUTING OF THE VEC GOLF SOCIETY
Greencastle Golf Club was the venue for the 2nd Outing of Donegal VEC Golf Society on Saturday 13th April. Winner on the day with a great score of 44 points was Marcel McCafferty, with Second Place...
View ArticleMacLOCHLAINN CALLS FOR MEDIATION IN ROW BETWEEN SHATTER AND JUDICIARY
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD has today appealed for calm and for mediation in the on-going and escalating dispute between Minister Alan Shatter and the judiciary. “The...
View ArticleQUINN MUST SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF COLÁISTE CHINEÁL EOGHAIN – MCCONALOGUE
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education Charlie McConalogue has urged the Government not to abandon the only second level Gaelscoil in Inishowen, Coláiste Chineál Eoghain. The Donegal Deputy has...
View ArticleLYIT IS TURNING JAPANESE – I REALLY THINK SO!
The Hanami Event, a celebration of Japanese culture and custom, is to take place on campus at LYIT on April 25th next. The event will commence at 12pm, with the plantation of a cherry blossom tree by...
View Article‘GERRY ADAMS THREATENED TO HIT BROTHER WITH HAMMER AT BUNCRANA COTTAGE’–...
GERRY ADAMS, the Sinn Fein President, threatened to hit his brother with a hammer during a row over claims Liam Adams abused his own daughter, a court has heard. A prosecution witness in the trial of...
View ArticleDONEGAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS STRUGGLING WITH DEBT BECAUSE OF CUTS – TD
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education Charlie McConalogue has said that more and more primary schools across Donegal are falling into unmanageable debt as a result of a series of cuts introduced by the...
View ArticleGAA: DONEGAL LADIES GAA NEWS AND FIXTURES
Naomh Mhure Ladies CLG U-16s who defeated Glenswilly this evening NOTE to all clubs. As part of increasing the profile of the Ladies GAA, clubs are encouraged to send results and match reports to...
View ArticleDONEGAL ATHLETE MANAGER SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ TO SUPPORTERS AFTER MARATHON BOMB
Ricky, Marion and Micah just before the race MILFORD man Ricky Simms has sent a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all those who contacted him during the Boston marathon bomb incident. Ricky – a member of Finn...
View ArticleDD LOCAL – MEVAGH RESOURCE CENTRE NOTES, DOWNINGS
Mevagh Men’s Group – usual meeting on Tuesday 23rd April at 8:00 pm in the Resource Centre. Dunfanaghy men’s group will be joining the group for the evening. New members welcome. Pilates – will be...
View ArticleUSL LEAGUE CUP: BONAGEE HIT FANAD FOR FIVE
USL League Cup game at Traigh a Loch Tues 16th April 2013 Fanad Utd 3 – Bonagee Utd 5 Played in a blustery breeze in Traigh a Lough both teams served up plenty of goals in this league cup match. Fanad...
View ArticleMORE THAN 20,000 PEOPLE EXPECTED AT NORTH-WEST GARDEN SHOW
With over 20,000 people expected over two days, investing in the 2013 Northwest Garden Show is one investment you can rely on. The family and outdoor fayre takes place at CPI Complex Castlefinn on...
View ArticleRADIO ONE’S BIG WEEKEND TICKETS SELL OUT IN 15 MINUTES
TICKETS for BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend have sold out this morning – in just 15 minutes. Olly Murs is the headline act for the three-day event in Derry from May 21. Five per cent of tickets were...
View ArticleHEALTH: OSTOMY AND INTERNAL POUCH SUPPORT GROUP
Ostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group Meeting • Date: Tuesday 30th April 2013 • Time: 7.00pm -8.30pm • Venue Radisson Hotel Letterkenny All stoma patients and guest very welcome. Information on...
View ArticleEMERGENCY MEASURES NEEDED TO HELP DONEGAL FARMERS – SENATOR
Fianna Fáil’s Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has called for emergency measures to help Donegal farmers who are serious difficulty as a result of the unprecedented fodder...
View ArticleATHLETICS: ROSSES AC NEWS – FAREWELL TO PATRICIA
Training continues on Wednesday and Friday for all age groups at the new time of 6-7pm. Fit4Life group in Carrickfinn on Monday and Wednesday at the earlier time of 6 pm. Walkers and new members...
View ArticleSOCCER – BONAGEE UTD CLUB NOTES
Last Sunday the Donegal league team drew 1-1 away against Kerrykeel. They now play Ballybofey Utd. on Sunday week in Ballyare in the play off for promotion. The U.S.L. team defeated Fanad away 5-2 in...
View ArticleLETTERKENNY’S SARGASSO RESTAURANT NOMINATED FOR FOUR AWARDS
A Letterkenny restaurant has been nominated in four categories at this year’s Restaurants Association of Ireland Ulster Awards. Sargasso on the Port Road has been nominated for Best Restaurant in...
View ArticleSINN FEIN TDs AND COUNCILLORS CHALLENGED ON PROPERTY TAX
The Can’t Pay Won’t Pay group has called on Sinn Fein County Councillors and TDs to support a boycott of the Property Tax after the Council voted in favour of a Sinn Fein motion calling for a repeal of...
View ArticleSADNESS AT DEATH OF NOTED COUNCILLOR TADHG CULBERT
The death has taken place of well-known Letterkenny Town Councillor Tadhg Culbert. Mr Culbert, an employee at An Post, passed away earlier today at the Donegal Hospice. He had been ill for some...
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