ALMOST 90 years after he was born in a small thatched cottage in Ballybofey, a renowned fiddler from a famous musical family spoke this week about the release of his first album, in Western Australia.
Man arrested after copper theft breakthrough
GARDAI investigating a spate of bizarre thefts of valuable copper telephone wire in Fanad area made a major breakthrough this week, it has emerged.
Teenagers robbed and beaten in Letterkenny
GARDAI in Letterkenny are investigating a vicious attack on two teenagers by a gang of up to 20 young men on Sunday evening.
Tragic Ballybofey crash victim to be laid to rest on Saturday
THE Funeral Mass will take place in his native Castlederg on Saturday morning of 53-year-old John O’Donnell who was killed following a crash near his home outside Ballybofey last night. It is believed Mr O’Donnell, from nearby Curraghamone, died instantly following a collision between his red VW Caddy van and a 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser jeep […]
Ballybofey crash victim named locally as John O’Donnell (53)
THE man killed in last night’s crash outside Ballybofey has been name locally as John O’Donnell (53) from nearby Curraghamone.
Gweedore man ‘walking about’ after kidney transplant
A GWEEDORE man enjoyed a hearty breakfast followed by a walk on Wednesday morning, just over 12 hours after undergoing a marathon operation in which he received a kidney from his brother.
Milford Inn hotel to re-open next week
THE Milford Inn is to re-open for business next Friday, managed by Neil Blaney and his family on behalf of a group of investors. Up to 50 jobs could be created.
The 2013 ‘Donegal Annual’ is on sale now
THE cover of the recently released 2013 Donegal Annual features Derek Hill’s painting ‘Harvesting at St Columb’s.’
Three of Donegal’s best-known acts in Derry this weekend
THREE of Donegal’s best-known musical acts are taking to the stage in Derry tomorrow night (Saturday) for a unique show.