Finn Harps’ dismal home form continued on Friday night as they lost out by a single goal to improving Longford Town at Finn Park. Finn Harps . . . 0 Longford Town . . . 1 Advertisement The Donegal side, who have managed only two league wins in Ballybofey this season, fell behind after 18 […]
Donegal man is FBD Young Farmer of the Year
A pedigree sheep farmer from Letterkenny has been named the 2023 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Dwayne Shiels has also been named category award winner for Land Mobility. In addition to farming, Dwayne is a lecturer in Agricultural Sciences at Atlantic Technological University, Donegal. Advertisement He was one of many talented young farmers to […]
Adele selected as 2023 Mary from Dungloe
ADELE Morgan, the Dubai Mary, was selected as the 56th Mary from Dungloe at Sunday night’s Crowning Cabaret. The 28-year-old is from Glasgow and has strong connections with Donegal having attended the Mary from Dungloe many times over the years along with her cousins and extended family who live in the Rosses. Her crowning brought […]
Donegal man jailed for 15 years for attack on security guards at repossessed house
A Donegal man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in an attack on security personnel guarding a repossessed house near Strokestown, Co Roscommon five years ago. PJ Sweeney (44) from High Cairn, Ramelton was one of three men convicted of multiple offences carried out during the incident. Sweeney, along with […]
Over €1m announced for rural road improvements in Donegal
DONEGAL is to benefit from just over €1 million for repairs and improvement works on rural roads and laneways. It’s part of an additional funding package announced today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads […]
McNamee stars in Finn Park goal-fest
By Diarmaid Doherty Tony McNamee captained Finn Harps to victory over Cobh Ramblers in a First Division thriller in Ballybofey on Friday night. Finn Harps . . . 4 Advertisement Cobh Ramblers . . . 3 The Ramelton man made his first appearance back with Harps following his recent move from Bonagee United, and had […]
New Enhanced Grant Scheme: Council issues important information for homeowners
DONEGAL County Council is advising homeowners that the council will be in a position to receive applications online under the Enhanced Grant Scheme for the Remediation of Dwellings damaged by Defective Concrete Blocks from Monday, July 10. The Council say they have undertaken significant work preparing for the implementation of the new scheme which was […]
Rally crew say thanks after another brilliant weekend in Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty THE dust may have just settled on another Donegal International Rally but for one regular visitor to the event, thoughts are already turning to the 2024 rally. Carlow’s Derek Cummins has been coming to Donegal for the June event for as long as he can remember. Advertisement The Leighlinbridge native leads up […]
Over 1,000 ESB customers without power in Letterkenny
Over 1,000 homes and businesses are without power in Letterkenny this evening. A fault in the Gortlee area of the town has left 1,032 ESB customers without a service. The fault was reported at 4.10pm this evening and ESB staff are currently working to repair it.
Kilmacrennan says farewell to ‘dream school secretary’, Anne O’Donnell
By Diarmaid Doherty THERE were tears, tributes, smiles and some wonderful stories as the school community at Scoil Cholmcille National School in Kilmacrennan gathered to say farewell to their retiring school secretary, Anne O’Donnell. Anne, who retires after 24 years of service, was joined by family members and friends as the school staff and pupils […]