By Diarmaid Doherty TALKS are underway to find new cross-border accommodation for the Youthreach programme in Lifford as efforts get underway to keep the much needed facility in the local area. The training centre which is located on Lifford’s Diamond is to close after more than 20 years. Advertisement The current building is no longer […]
Super Donegal see off Down to land Ulster title
DONEGAL Minor Ladies produced an outstanding display to claim victory in Saturday’s Ulster Silver Final against Down in Augher. Donegal . . . 5-11 Down . . . 1-5 Advertisement Only four points separated these sides when Donegal won a very close encounter in their first game of the campaign back at the beginning of […]
Tesco staff hold picket in Letterkenny over roster changes
By Diarmaid Doherty STAFF members at Tesco in Letterkenny held a picket outside the store today to highlight their opposition to controversial roster changes being introduced for some workers. Jonathan Hogan, the assistant general secretary of the Mandate Trade Union, joined with staff members for today’s picket outside Letterkenny Shopping Centre. Advertisement Tesco Ireland are […]
Residents say they will object to Letterkenny apartments plan
By Diarmaid Doherty RESIDENTS opposed to plans to develop eight apartments on a site in the Glencar area of Letterkenny say they will take their case to An Bord Pleanála if necessary. Concerned residents held a meeting this week and they will lodge an objection with Donegal County Council against the proposed development at the […]
Revealed: Council purchases second parcel of land in Letterkenny
By Diarmaid Doherty The demand for housing in the Letterkenny area has received another major boost with news that Donegal County Council has purchased a second parcel of land for housing close to the town centre. On Thursday, the Donegal News revealed that the local authority was behind the purchase of the 8.23 acre site […]
New outdoor classroom officially opened at Glebe House and Gallery
A new purpose-built classroom which will allow children to engage with arts, culture and nature, was officially opened today at Glebe House and Gallery. Children from the local Gartan National School were there to welcome the special guest, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan. The event marked the start […]
Harps no match for rampant Athlone Town
Finn Harps . . . . 1 Athlone Town . . . 4 By Diarmaid Doherty Advertisement Ruthless Athlone Town claimed an impressive win to complete a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend for Finn Harps. Having been held at home by Longford Town on Friday night, Harps were well beaten by an Athlone side who move […]
Busy day ahead at Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals
THE meeting of Glenfin and Termon ladies will get the action underway on Bank Holiday Monday at the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals at The Banks. The Donegal finals are being hosted this weekend by the Naomh Muire club and so far the big crowds have enjoyed some great action. On Monday, the Senior […]
Gildea: ‘Donegal victims of their own success’
BY DÁIRE BONNAR DONEGAL legend John Gildea believes the Donegal fans have become accustomed to winning and the current team are a victim of the success of previous county teams. Last weekend, Donegal lost in the first round of the championship for the first time since 2010. They had been in 10 of the last […]
Curran preparing for serious battle as Donegal open Ulster campaign
By Diarmaid Doherty DONEGAL manager Maxi Curran says his players are ready for a serious battle as they begin their Ulster Senior Championship campaign on Sunday. Donegal ladies are in a three-team group along with Cavan and Division Two league winners Armagh. Advertisement Playing in a round-robin format, each team will play two matches with […]