By Paddy Walsh Here’s an imaginary concept that would send shudders through respective political elements on both sides of the border. It’s one where the island of Ireland forms part of the United Kingdom backed up by a history where there was no War of Independence or no Civil War. But there is a way […]
Former councillor Tony McDaid to contest election for Sinn Féin
It’s a case of ‘in with the old’ and ‘in with the new’ as Sinn Féin’s preparations for the forthcoming local elections in Donegal saw the selection of three more candidates last evening. Former councillor and long-time party member Tony McDaid is one of three candidates chosen to contest the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District election. He […]
Student Nathan Wray honoured for WorldSkills success
Nathan Wray, a Donegal student attending ATU Sligo has been honoured at an awards ceremony held on campus. The event celebrated his achievements in obtaining a 2nd and 3rd place in consecutive years in the WorldSkills Ireland Final Competition in Carpentry, combined with his recent accomplishment of receiving a First-Class Honours degree in Construction Project […]
Emergency services attending scene of traffic collision
Motorists are advised to take care as emergency services are this morning attending the scene of a road collision at Manorcunningham. The collision occurred on the main Derry road close to the village at around 8.30am and at least two vehicles were involved. There are some traffic delays and motorists travelling from the Derry direction […]
Owney Dullaghan wins Rovers jackpot prize
Congratulations are extended to Glenswilly man Owney Dullaghan who won the €3,475 jackpot in the Letterkenny Rovers FC weekly lotto. The winning numbers were selected in the draw of Monday, February 5 and they were 6, 9, 23 and 30. Pictured is Cecil Russell (second from left) receiving the cheque on behalf of Owney, from […]
New television series shines light on Earagail Arts Festival
Highlights from last year’s Earagail Arts Festival will feature in a new television series kicking off on TG4 next weekend. Ceol ón Earagail, will premier with the national Irish language broadcaster on Sunday 18th February at 9.30pm. The traditional music series combines highlights of concerts recorded in front of live audiences at An Grianán Theatre, […]
Delight for Manor residents as long-awaited water works begin
RESIDENTS in the Manorcunningham area who have been plagued by water outages are at last to see an end to their misery. Households in Raymoghy, Rossbracken, Pluck and Errity’s Brae suffered a large number of water outages and regular interruption to their supply duirng Christmas and the New Year period. But, their misery has been […]
Packie and Shay delight as special guests at Donegal event in London
Irish international goalkeeping greats Packie Bonner and Shay Given were among the guests at a special event in the London Irish Centre on Thursday night organised to strengthen connections with Donegal’s diaspora. There was a packed house with standing room only as the two Donegal soccer legends enthralled an audience of over 300, with stories […]
College Bursary awarded to Dungloe student
Dungloe’s Ella McLoughlin was among a number of winners honoured at the recent 2024 Bursary and Scholarship event for equine students based at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Enniskillen Campus in Co Fermanagh. She was presented with the Weatherbys Bursary at the Industry Supporters event. Over the years CAFRE’s students have […]
Funeral today of former Harps great John McDaid
THE funeral of former Finn Harps favourite John McDaid, will take place this morning (Monday). The prolific attacker, aged 59, passed away at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex on Friday following a long illness. As well as playing for hometown club, Omagh Town, the former striker, father of current Linfield player, Robbie, turned out […]