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 […]
Bonagee Utd and Letterkenny Rovers team up for charity fundraiser
Two neighbouring football clubs will put their healthy rivalry to the one side as they join together for a unique charity fundraiser in memory of two valued club members who died last month. Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United are organising a Walking Football Match as part of a Darkness into Light fundraising event. The match […]
Letterkenny woman Triona Coll honoured with coaching award
BY DIARMAID DOHERTY LETTERKENNY’S Triona Coll says she was completely overwhelmed after being named Coach of the Year at the Local Women Sport Magazine’s gala awards held in Belfast last Friday night. Triona (née Kavanagh) was honoured for her contribution to ladies football at Down club St Michael’s GAC, Magheralin. Advertisement She was among a […]
Jasmine McMonagle hearing: Mum recalls day her world fell apart
The mother of Jasmine McMonagle, who was brutally beaten to death by her “on and off” partner in her own home, has told how she relives the killing and wonders if her daughter called out for her family before she died. In a separate victim impact statement, Jasmine’s oldest daughter said that killer Richard Burke […]
Milford pupils meet Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern at Good Friday event
Pupils from Loreto Community School in Milford today attended a special event in Belfast organised to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. They got to meet a host of political figures including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at the Building a Better Peace event at Queen’s […]
Minister McConalogue meets President Biden at Áras an Uachtaráin
Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue shared a few words with US President Joe Biden during the President’s visit to Áras an Uachtaráin today. The visit was part of a busy schedule for President Biden who will address a Joint Sitting of the Dáil and Seanad this afternoon. Minister McConalogue was among a delegation who welcomed the […]